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  1. #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by SHOT BUCK View Post
    I guess the old saying applies here: "If it ain't broke don't fix it"

    Pete

    Its running at 8Ft, lbs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by <Hamish-Mac> View Post
    Its running at 8Ft, lbs.
    ....I retract my statement!
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    Smile bsa springs

    sometimes the springs on lightnings break you might be better with a new bsa spring and a good pollish and lube before trying to cram a big ugly old ox spring in and spoiling it

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    Yep standard parts are the best way to go, or splash out on a Vmach kit.

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    i put an ox accelerator in my omega and despite the reputation it has made my gun a hell of a lot smoother to shoot than with the factory spring, more consistent and smoother to cock with a much faster lock time.

    i dont know if anyone who says they;re rubbish have actually tried one recently or if folk are just jumping on the ox hater band wagon...

    ps, it did put the rifle at about 14ft/lbs when i first put it in so be careful with power. trim a coil or two off if you have to.

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    I had a couple of ox springs fitted recently.

    On my Transit!
    "Improvise, adapt and overcome."

    I can count to potato.

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    chuck the ox spring in the bin,all its worth imho.

    as said before...get a standard lightning spring,a v mach kit or send it to tony at sandwell field sports for a tune up at £45.

  8. #8
    Northernspark Guest
    got an ox in my meteor, it's as smooth as, running at 10.2 flb.

    everybody is keen to jump on the heresay of ox springs been bad.

    S_D_

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