Summer bash 2024 3rd and 4th August

[TonyL]

I took the Ox out & put it next to the spring that came with the rifle.

The Ox has 34 coils, the other has 33, the ox is 267mm long (scragged) & the other is 255mm. There isn't much in it, the other spring is made of 3mm wire, so it's quite stout. The old spring is slightly bent too, I'm wondering if the spring that was in the rifle isn't the original spring, because it is also over sprung. There were no slip washers or preload spacers either, the spring guide is steel but it has to be because of what it sits on.

I'm thinking of taking an inch or more off the Ox & finding some suitable slip washers, if that doesn't work I might get a Titan spring, they have a more open coil, the N° 3 is 34 coils like the Ox but 304 mm long.

The problem is the small chamber, I want more power out of it for shooting at decent distances but not at the price of lots of recoil & twang.

On another topic, I found some Czech bud and an American IPA called "shipyard" in Lidl yesterday, yet to try them

*Just read the back of the bottle of Shipyard, made in the uk by carlsberg

It might also be an idea to have a look on the Mainspring Data Thread to see if any other likely candidates exist.

Personally, I wouldn't be chasing high power with the 50. It was never intended to be a powerhouse. Maybe go for a nice, sedate 9.5 - 10ft.lbs with less strain on the internals and much nicer cocking and firing cycle.

The Budweiser Budvar is a firm favourite of mine. Hope you like.

When I was enjoying sampling lots of IPAs, I also enjoyed the Shipyard. May have to re-visit again sometime.

I think Lidl should have the Greek Mythos lager in now; I really liked that when I last tried it.

But I'm also still enjoying the Carlsberg Pilsner (green can). When I first tried it a couple of years ago I didn't rate it. But when Lidl started to sell it very cheaply last year, I tried again. Got used to it and enjoy it now. My last pack was £9.99 for 18 x 440ml cans from Morrison's. Bargain!