Airgun Spring Question

[Chris Harrison 21]

Hi all

 

My gun is brand new and it takes some doing to break the barrel and cock it. Is that just cause its new and it will weaken over time with use or is there a way I can make it easier. After about 20 pellets worth it gets very difficult.

[RemyBolt 420]

If it's that new, I'd take it back to the store and explain the issue. They'll probably just exchange it.

 

Usually a gun takes a few few thousand pellets to be worn in, but if it's getting harder to cock, I'd take it back.

[Chris Harrison 21]

If it's that new, I'd take it back to the store and explain the issue. They'll probably just exchange it.

 

Usually a gun takes a few few thousand pellets to be worn in, but if it's getting harder to cock, I'd take it back.

I didnt mean its getting harder to cock I ment its that stiff to do it that if I'm firing loads of pellets on a visit my arm gets worn out lol. Just wondered if there was anyway to adjust it slightly or if it was cuz its a brand new gun why its so stiff.

 

Guess I just have to let it wear in then mate

[toby63 1,236]

just the joys of a break barrel i suppose ??

[patterdale 672]

What make,model and cal is it ?

[Chris Harrison 21]

What make,model and cal is it ?

Smk .22 I forget which model it is off the top of my head but I can tell you later when I'm home mate

[mattybugeye 884]

How tight is the bolt through the breech block check it's not over tight

Could be just a good lock up on it

My 99 was hard to break it was the bolt was way over tight

Don't leave it loose though.

Try hitting it with palm of hand before cocking at top of barrel rather than pulling works for me

[Skot Ruthless Teale 1,701]

Get to the gym mate

[Chris Harrison 21]

Get to the gym mate

Haha funny enough I do mate that's my other hobby. It's even worse if I go after the gym lol.

[Skot Ruthless Teale 1,701]

Ive lost interest in shooting since joining the gym about 5 months ago. Never get time now.. used to go plinking every saturday and sunday! Now its gym and xbox taking up all my time. Cant wait for the leaves to drop il start going shooting again then when i can actually see something to shoot!

[ArchieHood 3,692]

It must be faulty.I know 10 year olds that can cock a springer all day long.And you say you go to the gym? Maybe trade it in for a pram............

[Rez 4,957]

"I've lost interest in shooting since joking the gym 5 months ago..."

 

What. The. F*ck.

 

You'll have a vest on soon man.

 

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[Coypu Hunter 486]

Like mattybugeye says, don't try to open the breech and complete the cocking action all in one go. Smack the end of the barrel with the palm of your hand to break open the breech. Then grab the end of the barrel and cock the gun.

 

I have a 16 fpe Stoeger gas-rammer which is a bitch to cock, but doing it like that makes it easier.

 

Try doing that. If it's still very hard to cock, and it's a 12 fpe springer, then either you're a complete wimp who only goes to the gym to check out the talent, or there's summat wrong with it.