jazmin 44 Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 I have a tx200hc in .177 but recently bought a bsa lighting for lamping on foot on long treks as the tx was just to heavy for me on the fell sides i lamp.Trouble is its .22 but recoils very sharp.Does the vmac kits fit all new and old lightings??I also hear the welsh willy kits are very smooth after fitting.Anyone done any tuning on theres or could suggest a way of damping down the harsh recoil. Quote Link to post
secretagentmole 1,701 Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Buying another rifle? Quote Link to post
jazmin 44 Posted November 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 I like the gun and like alot of others would maybe like to smooth things out a little.Or are you saying the lightnings are poor choice of rifle? Quote Link to post
secretagentmole 1,701 Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Yes. not least their habit of snapping stock bolts.... Quote Link to post
charlie caller 3,654 Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 They are rather snappy, but like anything, can be tamed, a Welsh Willy kit, with a good internal polish, and a re-lube, with some Macarri tar on the spring will calm it down and smooth it out considerably, but its never going to be an HW95 etc. Quote Link to post
barrywhite 282 Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) I made my own tuning kit . for a 177 an xs spring .a tight derlin spring guide .a top hat made out of high carbon steel with the center drilled out to make it lighter , it was then harded and tempered and polished . all so I made a ptfe washer and dropped that in the piston for the top hat to twist on .It improved the gun a lot,smoother and quieter but you still have to have a knack to shooting it .I would think it will be a problem if you put a lamp on the gun maybe if you practice with a lamp on the gun has a lot of kick . I put a laser on my lightning and used night vision . I have thought about making a very heavy silencer ( moderator) on my lightning to stop recoil , then just the trigger to go . OR GET A BETTER GUN . Edited November 9, 2015 by barrywhite Quote Link to post
donnyc 1,203 Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 gas ram it Quote Link to post
secretagentmole 1,701 Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 With what you would spend on tuning the BSA you would be better buying a Hatsan 900 breaker, available from Browns in Sheffield for £69.95! It has a lousy but predictable trigger, is low recoiling but is full powered and has a silencer on as well. It is light, has a walnut stock and if you want a cheap gun for night work, well you will do a lot worse (as you found out by buying the damned BSA). Quote Link to post
jazmin 44 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Cheers for replys fellas looks like ive been had for the 235 ive dished out ha ha Quote Link to post
warokijo 1 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 With what you would spend on tuning the BSA you would be better buying a Hatsan 900 breaker, available from Browns in Sheffield for £69.95! That price included shipping? Quote Link to post
barrywhite 282 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Cheers for replys fellas looks like ive been had for the 235 ive dished out ha ha the gun you have is ok I have shot loads of rabbits and rats . the gun is light weight and easy to carry but for accuracy a heavy spring gun is better but that is understood by you withy an aa tx200 . I shot a lot of rats and rabbits with my lightning at night . I put a laser sight on the barrel and used nignt vision to see . just shoot the aa with a light . Quote Link to post
secretagentmole 1,701 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) With what you would spend on tuning the BSA you would be better buying a Hatsan 900 breaker, available from Browns in Sheffield for £69.95! That price included shipping? That price is plus shipping, which is why I said from Browns, you will have to go there or phone them and ask how much they will charge to ship. Your best bet is to go to Country Way, who also sell that gun for £69.95. Have a link! http://www.countrywaygunshop.co.uk/product/hatsan-breaker-900x-177-or-22-break-barrel-air-rifle/ They are in West Malling... Edited November 10, 2015 by secretagentmole Quote Link to post
philpot 4,934 Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Johnny Brown in Sheffield is a tiny shop but nevertheless friendly and they will look after you. I used to live about 10 mins from them when living there and have dealt with John a number of times, very honest guy. How effective is the mod on the 900x Phil Quote Link to post
secretagentmole 1,701 Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) Johnny Brown in Sheffield is a tiny shop but nevertheless friendly and they will look after you. I used to live about 10 mins from them when living there and have dealt with John a number of times, very honest guy. How effective is the mod on the 900x Phil Pretty damned effective actually, surprised me! 75db recorded noise level 60cm from the left at the end of the muzzle... Edited November 19, 2015 by secretagentmole Quote Link to post
philpot 4,934 Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) Hmmmm, at that price it might be worth getting one for when we are having a bit of family plinking in the garden as well as a back up gun. I have heard it said that they are quite accurate so could be worth a punt. I think I am in Sheffield next week, a coffee at John's place me thinks. Phil Edited November 19, 2015 by philpot Quote Link to post
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