I appreciate that Pellpax rebrand rifles. The aforementioned rifle appears to have a lever lock, any idea what this gun started life as before Pellpax rebranded it? I thought it looked a bit like a Norica but couldn't find one with a lever lock
Lever locks have no advantage in the accuracy department, but are very smooth and quieter when closing. Latest Weihrauch and some other makes of wedge shape detents usually need a sharp tap on the barrel to open them, and are a bit too clicky for my liking. What I do is take a small diamond file to the point of the wedge and round it off a little, making sure it it cleaned well afterwards. This gets rid of the click, then I apply a bit of moly grease, and the result is a smooth and quiet break action.
Last edited by Spitzer; 27-09-2018 at 01:55 AM.
I appreciate that Pellpax rebrand rifles. The aforementioned rifle appears to have a lever lock, any idea what this gun started life as before Pellpax rebranded it? I thought it looked a bit like a Norica but couldn't find one with a lever lock
The Jongmans Zealandia over- centre lock is a joy to use - low effort, absolute lock, repeatable and quiet.
Last edited by slow_runner; 26-09-2018 at 07:55 PM.
I also have numerous break barrels without a manual latch and have had no issues over many years and find them very accurate. However, the smooth, silent operation of the manual latch lends an air of more refinement in my view. More discreet for hunting purposes, too. And the LGV one I do find particularly lovely in operation.
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No, no, no, Nick!
I love my four HW35s and my two 99s to bits!
Lovely, lovely accurate rifles and I just wish I had more time to play with them.
If I get the chance to get a plink in on Sunday I think I'll get some playtime in with one of the 35s. I might even endeavour to try and post some pictures......just for you!
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Before I had my Walther LGV 55 break barrel, I only had lever-less break barrels that needed slapping to open.
I was pleasantly surprised to see how easily and smoothly the LGV opened just by tilting the barrel slightly upwards and gently squeezing the locking lever.
So for ease of use I like lever actuated barrels better and I certainly do not think they are detrimental, but more beneficial with added refinement.
The only post-War lever lock that actually 'locks' is on the HW55 which cams down and locks solid. All the other ones can be opened with a firm rabbit punch.
The HW98 and HW80 etc have relatively small chisel detents but they can be made as accurate as any springer, so I would say the barrel lock is a waste of time and engineering.
Get a fixed-barrel rifle if you are concerned about breech misalignment.
[QUOTE=Spitzer;7570419What I do is take a small diamond file to the point of the wedge and round it off a little, making sure it it cleaned well afterwards. This gets rid of the click, then I apply a bit of moly grease, and the result is a smooth and quiet break action.[/QUOTE]
OK , I won't be buying anything off you!