Another possibility could be to try an earlier Mk1 or 2,the pistons appear to have a thicker wall and possibly greater mass.
The trigger mechanism is definitely superior.
Another possibility could be to try an earlier Mk1 or 2,the pistons appear to have a thicker wall and possibly greater mass.
The trigger mechanism is definitely superior.
I'm down to one and a half Mk1s now,still not entirely sold on the aftermarket piston seals.
The leather items always seem to produce consistent high power levels.
Were the mk1 Meteor ever factory nickel plated?
I have this .177" Mk1 Meteor that is nickel plated but it's worn through in places so may have been factory done or maybe as an aftermarket option some time after, I think it's been done for a lot of years!!
Serial is NH286..
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A Mk1 .22 ultra carbine,around 11ft/lbs at the muzzle with superdomes.
All standard internals including a new mainspring from protek.
ive got a mk1 meteor but it not got the bsa logo on the rear dovetail, but its unusual in that the barrel is proof marked
It remains a mystery to me,maybe it's the sunflower oil used on the piston seal?.
Strangely all the chopped early Meteors I've had produce good power compared to the standard length.
Inertia on firing opening the breech slightly perhaps?.