steve42 Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Hi there can anyone help me , have a BSA lightning .22 and it is starting to get a bit noisey and seems to have a bit more recoil.Have read some where about rifle tuning , can anyone tell what this entails and could i do it myself ? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 (edited) sounds like you could need the breach seal replacing if its noisey- an easy enough task - your rfd should be able to supply seals etc the increase in recoil?? now there you have me stumped- could you explain a little more? Les Edited July 19, 2010 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve42 Posted July 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 sounds like you could need the breach seal replacing if its noisey- an easy enough task - your rfd should be able to supply seals etc the increase in recoil?? now there you have me stumped- could you explain a little more? Les hard to explain , but seems to be a "twang" of the spring as the trigger is pulled and dosnt feel right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyflier Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Betcha the spring is broken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jega Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Hi Steve ,you shouldnt have any real problems tuning your lightning mate .These guys do a full D.I.Y. kit and are very helpful with advice etc . Give them a ring and they'll soon have you sorted . Heres the link and good luck . http://www.gunspares.co.uk/default.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve42 Posted July 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 Hi Steve ,you shouldnt have any real problems tuning your lightning mate .These guys do a full D.I.Y. kit and are very helpful with advice etc .Give them a ring and they'll soon have you sorted . Heres the link and good luck . http://www.gunspares.co.uk/default.asp thanks for that jega helped a lot Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpkiller Posted July 20, 2010 Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 ive just completely stripped my lightning xl tactical and used parts from gunspares. For instructions on how to strip it go to the v-mach website and view their instructions on how to fit one of their upgrade kits, these are spot on instructions, you will have to make a spring compressor though. I saw off the end of a c clamp screwed it to a board then screwed some wood blocks to hold the rifle then cut a notch in the end of a broom handle to compress the spring (you will understand if you do it yourself) in all honesty i would of taken it to a gun smith to have it serviced price permitting but non seemed to want to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve42 Posted July 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 ive just completely stripped my lightning xl tactical and used parts from gunspares. For instructions on how to strip it go to the v-mach website and view their instructions on how to fit one of their upgrade kits, these are spot on instructions, you will have to make a spring compressor though. I saw off the end of a c clamp screwed it to a board then screwed some wood blocks to hold the rifle then cut a notch in the end of a broom handle to compress the spring (you will understand if you do it yourself) in all honesty i would of taken it to a gun smith to have it serviced price permitting but non seemed to want to do it. thanks for that , instructions on that site are really good cheers steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlord Posted July 20, 2010 Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 Hi there can anyone help me , have a BSA lightning .22 and it is starting to get a bit noisey and seems to have a bit more recoil.Have read some where about rifle tuning , can anyone tell what this entails and could i do it myself ? Steve fit a gas ram system would be my answer to any springer .its as good has one gets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve42 Posted July 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 fit a gas ram system would be my answer to any springer .its as good has one gets wot wud that entail mate , cud i do it myself and is it costly ? steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpkiller Posted July 20, 2010 Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 I think ive seen them in Lincoln city air weapons for £65. after spending about £45 quid on standard parts id recommend that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfinger Posted July 20, 2010 Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 I agree get a gas ram fitted,I put one in my lightning and never looked back,but watch that it do'snt take the ft lbs over the legal limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve42 Posted July 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 I agree get a gas ram fitted,I put one in my lightning and never looked back,but watch that it do'snt take the ft lbs over the legal limit. Thanks for all your feed back guys seems gas ram is the way forward steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jega Posted July 20, 2010 Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 (edited) As if by magic heres the very beastie Steve.Again dont be afraid to give them a call mate LLoyd and the boys are renowned in the air gun world for their outstanding customer service,just click on Theoben gas rams in the side menu to find your model.Good Luck http://www.airgunbuyer.com Edited July 20, 2010 by Jega Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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