Does the HW97 have the piston weight the same as the HW99s and possibly others ? If it does and its still in the OP's rifle could it be causing the issue?
Does the HW97 have the piston weight the same as the HW99s and possibly others ? If it does and its still in the OP's rifle could it be causing the issue?
Its a metal weight that adds mass to the piston . If you have left it in then it adds more preload to the spring which may cause it to shoot harshly .
If left in then you have that then a top hat which is a fair bit of preload . but i'm guessing it would not cock as the spring guide would hit the top hat before the rifle cocked .
Very good point, Mr Bighit.
Also, Steve, I wouldn't have thought that the tissue paper test for the breech seal when considering a sliding compression cylinder gun would be conclusive. As they're cheap to buy, maybe worth a new breech seal to test and then isolate that possible cause.
97s, correctly set-up, whether a 25mm or 26mm should be an absolute joy to shoot and a model of sweet-shooting springer loveliness. I'm sure you'll get there.
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Thank you very much for that offer mr tinbum but I have booked the 97 to be fettled by Paul short and it's due to be sent off this Friday.i was very pleased with the job your service kit did for my rifle and kn no terms am I saying the rifledoes not shoot very well is because of the kit.the problem must lie elsewhere.thanks again.
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