So, 3 days and 40+ posts in and we still haven’t really decided whether the 95 is abnormally “bouncy” and, if it is, why.
So, 3 days and 40+ posts in and we still haven’t really decided whether the 95 is abnormally “bouncy” and, if it is, why.
But we may have established that a D34 or a D280 shoots with better manners
Jokes aside I do hope the OP gets to the bottom of things. I think there has been many constructive suggestions in this thread and suspect the cause is a combination of factors rather than one single issue.
For my part it's got me curious about my early 85s and how they shoot. I doubt I've put more than zeroing shots through either.
Dave
Ho ho. Well, that I guess is one solution though I'm not sure I'd advocate blocking this country's canals with air rifles
I think no matter where your loyalties lie with your chosen favourite make of gun, very few if any of them are practically perfect in every sense. I don't think there's a spring air rifle that cannot be improved in some aspect. Even if it's as simple as reducing wear and tear or spring twang.
Some air rifles genuinely do seem to have better handling and firing characteristics than others for various reasons.
However, I do wonder at times, that our experiences with some brands/models can be a classic example of hype v reality. Could this be said of the HW95? It's been around a few years now and must have had these general characteristics from.the outset? At least with modern consistent manufacturing processes you would think the first 95 back in the day pretty much acts the same way a current one does?
There again there will always be the. "lemon". A Friday afternoon gun
Yep, I'm definitely curious about the 85s I have here and if I will be able to get them to shoot well (as long as I'm on top of my game)!
Dave
Well, seeing as how many people really like the 99's firing cycle......same bore. According to Bruce's excellent thread on bore / stroke / TP etc., the 95 has a 14mm longer stroke and a piston approximately 30 grams heavier. The transfer ports are also very similarly sized. So, theoretically, reducing the weight of the piston by an ounce or so and lopping half an inch off the stroke should result in a similar prescription.
I think the cylinder on the 95 is a good bit longer. I'd have to free a couple of rifles from the cabinet in order to compare the dimensions. So, more spring space in the 95. But, maybe more crucially, what does this do to the weight distribution / balance? Many have commented in the past about the weird "long" feeling of the handling of the old school 85. Also, wacky as it sounds, maybe worth trying a 99 spring in the 95 but with a spacer behind? Less active coils would often be frowned upon, I know, but I said it was a bit wacky! Worth a looky or total non-starter?
And another wacky one.......could different users' different perceptions of the feel of the cycle actually come down to piston seal sizing too?
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I think I'm nearly at the same conclusion as you Mick!
Now, mine isn't shooting too bad at the moment but accuracy is not near what it should be with any jsb, (lets face it if your gun will shoot them they are the best) so before I take it apart again I'm going to clean the barrel then shoot some more groups.
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Maybe a good plan, sir.
Now, I've never cleaned a barrel. Not felt the need to. But Jim Tyler, in an article a couple of months ago, explained why it can often be a good idea if accuracy isn't as expected when using a soft pellet (like the JSB) if the barrel has had other, harder pellets through it.
I'm sure you're au fait with the procedure, making sure you lead it back in afterwards.
Hope it works and be sure to report back.
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