Just a thought, but that looks like a lot of lost volume over the head of the screw that retains the seal. What effect would that have on output?Originally Posted by louisvanhovell
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Just a thought, but that looks like a lot of lost volume over the head of the screw that retains the seal. What effect would that have on output?
People who have been there focus on the fundamentals. People who sit at keyboards all day focus on the trivial and inane.
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That's a good question. Haven't thought about that. Could try to fill it with something (?) and test the difference.
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The thick buffer washer behind the piston seal will be reducing cylinder volume,effectively short stroking the piston can the thickness of it be reduced or even completely done away with?
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Another good idea. I guess its function is to absorb the shock of the piston hitting the cylinder wall (which shouldn't happen that much, in a well balanced gun).
I will take it out, the seal should then still fit. And then I'll report my findings.
Still need to find some 5.55/5.6 mm pellets though haha.
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Another good idea. I guess its function is to absorb the shock of the piston hitting the cylinder wall (which shouldn't happen that much, in a well balanced gun
I will take it out, the seal should then still fit. And then I'll report my findings.
Still need to find some 5.55/5.6 mm pellets though haha.
Wasp pellets can be got in 5.6mm,
http://images-nitrosell-com.akamaize...mm-pellets.jpg
as well as Marksman pellets,
http://images-nitrosell-com.akamaize...mm-pellets.jpg
Neither are great,but they are proper .22 cal!
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Much appreciated. I'll have a look. Hwtyger on here is a fellow "Dutchie" and has good results with H&N FTT 5.55 mm, which are available over here. Will give those a try first.
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Bit of an understatement. They are both rubbish, especially wasps.
Try RWS Superpoints. They may positively surprise you.
Last edited by Geezer; 13-02-2019 at 08:19 PM.
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RWS Superdomes seem happy in my 0.22 Senior, as do Hobbys.
My 0.177 Mk3 is a late one, June 1971. The trigger is heavy, but so is the Senior's! It was a lot better after a fettle, so I am hoping the Mk3 will show similar improvements...
Too many guns, or not enough time?
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