If it ain't broke, don't try to fix it.
If/when something starts to leak change the seals, maybe a dab of dri-slide on the bolt/sidelever, otherwise leave well alone.
So coming from a springer background I'm thinking of adding a pcp to the collection. Just wondering what maintenance is needed on a pcp and if anything is it a diy job....or take to the gunshop job. Any advice greatly appreciated👍👍
If it ain't broke, don't try to fix it.
If/when something starts to leak change the seals, maybe a dab of dri-slide on the bolt/sidelever, otherwise leave well alone.
dont need to do anything much. if you hunt, clean the blueing and woodwork as soon as you get home. never leave it until tomorrow. make sure you have some charge in it. empty will knacker you if you use a pump. will keep you fit though.
never strip it down unless absolutely necessary. even then it probably wasn't necessary.
and get used to less recoil and noise.
the only thing i can find wrong is the nut on the steering wheel.
I can only speak from a couple of months owning a AA S400. Basically all that's needed is to keep it clean. Worth dropping the action out of the stock ASAP if it has been wet to ensure all the water is wiped off and the surface oiled for storage. Some like to clean the barrel regularly, other don't.
I did have occasion to clean dried grease off the hammer rail, so cleaned and re-lubed the trigger unit whilst I had it off the gun.
Certainly AA and probably most manufacturers state that the air cylinder should be inspected at least annually and they will condemn it once it's 10 years old. They also suggest that the rifle should be serviced annually. Since servicing entails stripping cleaning and replacing all the seals,I suspect that most owners ignore this until a problem arises. My own gun was manufactured in 2006 and was given to me having had little use, maybe 200 pellets. It's working fine, producing the correct power level and won't be touched until a problem arises.
Rob.
Thanks for all the responses guys
Just like the bear says --a nice wipe over after use is usually all that needed and most common pcps have a ready available spares to source with ease also lots of info available via the internet on working on most your biggest outlay will be for the gun and charging equipment
never stripped any of my pcps,but often wondered how easy it is to do
I bought a spanking new theoben mfr a few years ago, I had it in bits before firing a single shot.
Bb
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I agree with the above seal, changes when it leaks and a light lube on the moving parts. Buy your seal kits from Chambers and see their exploded diagrams. Best in the business in my humble opinion.
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