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    Quote Originally Posted by TonyL View Post
    I've not studied them all in fine detail, Pete, but what I was referring to mainly was whether he might use an alternative spring, not listed for the model in question, but still from the Titan range? I wonder if he might sometimes, however, look elsewhere, now you mention it, or just stick with the Titans that he trusts and has the experience with?
    I think he does use different spec Titans in his rifles, I did have a lot of dealings with Will a few years ago and helped him with the making of the BSA Superstar kit, as I had one at the time and he needed specs, he did say that he was using a different spring in a rifle (can't remember which one) that was listed.

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    Excellent information; cheers Pete.
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    When I come to reassemble with the WW kit how many “power bands” are you using in your Airsporter?
    I understand each rifle can be different but just so I have an idea
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joseyw View Post
    When I come to reassemble with the WW kit how many “power bands” are you using in your Airsporter?
    I understand each rifle can be different but just so I have an idea
    Cheers
    Did you tell Will what power you wanted to run the rifle at? Will could get the power you want with the spring and then you fine tune it with the power bands, you need to use the flat slip washers so the spring can completely revolve, one slip washer in the bottom of the piston with the top hat on top of that, then a thin power band on the top hat with the spring end on top of that, then a slip washer on the spring guide with another slim power band on that and then the spring on the guide with the spring end on the power band, you aim to make the spring uncoil without any contact with the piston or trigger block, so all the torque from the spring isn't transfered to the cylinder, personally I would aim for 10.5ftp, 11 max.

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    No, there wasn’t that option when I ordered from Woodfield gcp site, only which caliber was required, sounds like 2 of the three power bands is a good place to start

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joseyw View Post
    No, there wasn’t that option when I ordered from Woodfield gcp site, only which caliber was required, sounds like 2 of the three power bands is a good place to start
    Thinking about it you're right there wasn't, I used to order my kits via a forum and talk to him that way, I think he's extremely busy now.

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