gas ram

[dogman27 0]

hi all just getting into air gun guns could any one tell me what a gas ram is and what it does cheers

[hughesey1552 0]

I wasnt sure so had a read up, have a look.

 

http://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2005/11/wha...ram-airgun.html

 

Hughesey

[klarakoi 0]

hi all just getting into air gun guns could any one tell me what a gas ram is and what it does cheers

 

Hello mate,

This is not my work it is taken from another site,

 

A gas ram airgun is a spring-piston gun in which the coiled steel mainspring is replaced with a sealed "gas spring" unit. Instead of the coiled spring pushing the piston, compressed gas does the job. "Gas ram" is just one name for this powerplant. It's also called a gas strut and a gas spring, which I prefer because it is more descriptive of the unit.

 

You find gas springs in many mechanical things these days. Cars are probably the most familiar. Anyone who owns a minivan has seen a gas spring unit push the deck up when it's opened. Gas spring units have all but replaced coiled steel springs.

 

Gas spring advantages

There are several advantages to gas springs over steel. Here are a few:

 

1. They last longer. Gas springs last for decades, while steel springs wear out in the same timeframe. Gas springs seldom leak, so it doesn't matter whether they are under tension or not - they still retain all their power. Steel springs fatigue over time if they're under tension. You can leave a gas spring gun cocked for weeks, and it will not lose any power.

 

2. They are lighter. A gas spring unit, which includes the piston, will shave off close to a pound of the rifle's weight.

 

3. They are faster. Gas springs react faster than coiled steel, so they get the pellet out the muzzle quicker. They tend to be more powerful than equivalent guns with steel springs, but that can easily be adjusted with piston diameter and stroke length.

 

Gas spring disadvantages

Very few disadvantages, but you should know what they are before you buy a gas spring airgun:

 

1. They are harder to cock. For muzzle energy equal to a conventional coiled steel spring, a gas spring can tack on another 50 percent to the cocking effort.

 

2. They have a harsher firing behavior. They don't vibrate like steel springs, but the jolt when they fire is quick, sharp and objectionable to some shooters. They also tend to be harder on some scopes.

 

Limited availability

Ten years ago, there were real choices in gas spring airguns. Theoben, the British company that made them popular, was selling a large line through Beeman, plus some people were importing the guns straight from England. The Weihrauch company put a Theoben gas spring into the Beeman RX, which is the RX-2 today.

 

RWS imported the RA800, which was a wonderful mid-level breakbarrel. Then, Vortex started selling gas spring units so shooters could convert their Weihrauch and Webley guns from steel springs. They were available for the R1, HW77, Beeman Kodiak, TX 200 and a few others. Today, only the Beeman RX-2 is still available in the U.S.

 

Is a gas spring a good powerplant? Absolutely! Is it the best? That's hard to say.

 

Well I hope that sheds some light on the subject,

ALB,

Rob.

[hughesey1552 0]

Haha we both went to the same site.

 

Great minds think alike!

 

Hughesey

[davyt63 1,845]

hi all just getting into air gun guns could any one tell me what a gas ram is and what it does cheers

 

hi dogman

check out "fubar" member he will fill you in ,hope this helps .not qiet sure myself on gasrams but did find this on a reveiw

 

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Good Points

High build quality. Heavy solid feel. Accuracy. No real recoil due to gas ram system. Short barrel length about 10in. The vortex silencer. Good to look at.

 

Bad Points

Some people might find it a little heavy. Quite expensive at £450 ish without combo.

 

General Comments

The gas ram system on the Theoben Fenman HE air gun has the reliability of a saint with regards to consistant full power. For a brake barrel this gun is extremely accurate. Kill range is comfortable at 35 yards and knock down targets at 45 yards.

 

This is an extremely well made weapon that allows you to become quite confident with it from the start. Predictable aiming and an extremely solid walnut stock make this a mighty fine weapon. I like this gun as much as my FX2000.

 

With the vortex silencer this gun is complete. But, beware, this is not a gun for weaklings as it weighs as much as my barbells.

 

Gas ram is midway between spring and pre charged but without their associated hassles. Little recoil. Quiet to use.

 

You pay for this kind of quality, but i really believe it is worth it.

 

http://www.reviewcentre.com/review11007.html

 

REGARDS

 

DAVY

[dogman27 0]

cheers all and could i have one put in a BSA murcery and do they cost much thanks