Bowket told me that he advised BSA to use the same rifling specs that were used on the SuperTen range for both the Spitfire and Firebird. The barrels are to pcp specs and choked unlike the springers. The service he does on them includes upgrading internal parts to cure all leaks, better barrel lock up and trigger.
hi, i spoke to jb last year about servicing mine.It was £120 inc vat which i think is fair but £48 postage picked up and back to you. atb mick
Just spoke toJB. He said most arrive in carrier bags and old pellet tins containing buggered up bits, springs etc. The cost to put back to better than factory standard, not hard to do with BSA QC, is £125 + £20 post and packing if it isnt collected in person. Knackered major items such as barrels etc on examination by JB
are quoted for as an extra.
I've done quite a few of these they not the best designed pcp around they do have various design faults the main valve unit body etc are terrible for corrosion theirs a few other glitches but all sortable with the right know how, I've had quite a few bag jobs some just total scrap,
Personally I would not own one for all the tea in china.
Dave,
Last edited by DM80; 18-04-2018 at 02:27 PM.
Its obvious you have never experienced a correctly assembled and sorted Spitfire. Many who have, me included, would not agree with your sentiments. They always work better if fully dismantled before dropping into caustic bluing tanks. Its not good for seals you know
Sorted dozens of these in my time and i still think they are the worst airgun Bsa ever produced by a country mile
Dave,
Are you related to Rancid Tom on the BSA*G? You use the same phrase book
The Smallbore Rifle Association had a Spitfire for testing and evaluation at Bisley and after almost a year it was approved as their preferred pcp trainer replacing the CZ/AirArms s200. As such it would be a worthy addition to your collection. There is more information and photos on the Facebook JB fanpage of which I am editor
Who is JB?
Dave.