Airsporter vs new budget springer

[TonyL]

The Remmingtons were kinda the reason for my original question but still happier to repair the Airsporter

They still need work to get them to shoot nice, they are one of the better Chinese clone rifles.

Pete

You most certainly took the correct route there, Josey. The Airsporter is an absolute classic and will be loved by many forever. The "Remington" will be just another forgotten about fraud. Its origins mean it won't ever be something that I'd want to own.

[Joseyw]

While I’m waiting for parts, might as well get other stuff ready.
It seems like the quietest (really want to minimise noise for neighbours - I know, shouldn’t be using old underlever springer then pellet catcher or backstop will be a box stuffed with old clothes or paving slab with carpet in front of it ? I take it that these work well or anything better?
Cheers

[TonyL]

If you have the time, also take a look at one made from a cardboard box and stuffed with rubber mulch. Often championed by Tom on the Pyramydairblog.. They sound excellent and I really must get round to trying one myself. Will try and post a link.

https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2021...t-and-bb-trap/

Here you go. I think Part 2 is the bit you'll most need.

[TonyL]

P.S.....Whilst waiting for parts, maybe you'll have done this / some of this already.......clean the cylinder and, if it were me, I'd be treating it to a little moly.....either powder or small amount of high content paste, or one of the aerosol dry moly sprays.......applied to cylinder and buffed in. Also clean the trigger out as best you can and lube with a little gun oil / light machine oil on pivots / bearing surfaces. Make sure you have a little moly grease and paste ready for the rebuild. Will's kits come with their own grease which seems very good for spring / guides etc but I'd still be happier also applying some moly paste to high load areas like the very rear of the piston and pivot points. Also a tiny smear on the end of the cocking rod in the piston. Hope this helps a little.

[look no hands]

P.S.....Whilst waiting for parts, maybe you'll have done this / some of this already.......clean the cylinder and, if it were me, I'd be treating it to a little moly.....either powder or small amount of high content paste, or one of the aerosol dry moly sprays.......applied to cylinder and buffed in. Also clean the trigger out as best you can and lube with a little gun oil / light machine oil on pivots / bearing surfaces. Make sure you have a little moly grease and paste ready for the rebuild. Will's kits come with their own grease which seems very good for spring / guides etc but I'd still be happier also applying some moly paste to high load areas like the very rear of the piston and pivot points. Also a tiny smear on the end of the cocking rod in the piston. Hope this helps a little.

Also if you have some small files and wet and dry paper, get rid of all the sharp edges on the cocking slot on the outside and inside.

Pete

[TonyL]

Absolutely, Pete.. Yes, sorry, forgot to mention that.

P.S....Got a welcome extra day off today. Using holiday days up and we may have had a family hospital run to sort. Now probably happening tomorrow, so I think the Mercury S will be having some plinky playtime shortly.

[look no hands]

Absolutely, Pete.. Yes, sorry, forgot to mention that.

P.S....Got a welcome extra day off today. Using holiday days up and we may have had a family hospital run to sort. Now probably happening tomorrow, so I think the Mercury S will be having some plinky playtime shortly.

Good man.

Pete

[Joseyw]

P.S.....Whilst waiting for parts, maybe you'll have done this / some of this already.......clean the cylinder and, if it were me, I'd be treating it to a little moly.....either powder or small amount of high content paste, or one of the aerosol dry moly sprays.......applied to cylinder and buffed in. Also clean the trigger out as best you can and lube with a little gun oil / light machine oil on pivots / bearing surfaces. Make sure you have a little moly grease and paste ready for the rebuild. Will's kits come with their own grease which seems very good for spring / guides etc but I'd still be happier also applying some moly paste to high load areas like the very rear of the piston and pivot points. Also a tiny smear on the end of the cocking rod in the piston. Hope this helps a little.

On the list to do

I was going to use the grease in the kit, but will look out for the Moly grease / paste type as well and use as suggested.

Thinking re-the standard Airsporter piston O ring that can be tight and rob power, and perhaps a leaky tap hear and there, I wonder how many actually came out of the factory never making the claimed power even after bedding in?

Cheers

[look no hands]

On the list to do

I was going to use the grease in the kit, but will look out for the Moly grease / paste type as well and use as suggested.

Thinking re-the standard Airsporter piston O ring that can be tight and rob power, and perhaps a leaky tap hear and there, I wonder how many actually came out of the factory never making the claimed power even after bedding in?

Cheers

Probably not many, I had a look at a mk1 Airsporter yesterday and marvelled at the self opening tap and that one was also so air tight, thinking about it I've not checked the taps on my two new ones I recently acquired.

Pete

[thisisdonald]

What was the name of the stuff Mick T20 recommended for lubricating the tap? It was a brand name and was a viscous lube used in optical equipment threads... at one point there was someone selling small tubs of it on the bay... it was super expensive!

[TonyL]

On the list to do

I was going to use the grease in the kit, but will look out for the Moly grease / paste type as well and use as suggested.

Cheers

Re the Moly Paste. To just get a small quantity and not spend lots, try the "Bumslide" from Tinbum Tuning.
Moly Grease:- I know some have enjoyed satisfactory results with CV Joint Greases but, for your pride of joy why not go for some stuff intended for airguns specifically? Abbey LT2 or Bisley Gun Grease is fine. And small pots of the grease and paste will last for ages and serve many guns.
Dry Moly Powder available from Chambers Airgun Spares.
Various Moly Sprays, like Ambersil / Rocol etc available off the 'net from tool places / motor factors.

Hope this is useful.

[Joseyw]

Greases, Check.
“Serve many guns” lol, sounds like an excuse to look out for a Hw45

[Joseyw]

If you have the time, also take a look at one made from a cardboard box and stuffed with rubber mulch. Often championed by Tom on the Pyramydairblog.. They sound excellent and I really must get round to trying one myself. Will try and post a link.

https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2021...t-and-bb-trap/

Here you go. I think Part 2 is the bit you'll most need.

Cheers for link.
That looks perfect, shoot, shake around, stick another target on, patch it up again and carry on and so on.