Paul T Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Gents Just noticed that my HW80 springer has some movement on the barrel when the gun is closed. The fine metal shims either side are present, but it would seem to need more to prevent the excessive movement. If it was a shotgun I wouldn't entertain any amount of slack, but air rifles ain't my area of expertise. So what do I do - forget about it and carry on? Add more shims? I could let my gunsmith have a look, but ultimately I'd like to know if it is something that can be fixed at home. What's the best course of action? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 take it to the gunsmith ,,at least then you know it will be right when you get it back,,a truelly fantastic springer so best not to mess with it,,good luck ,,Evo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT SEARCHER Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 I have had an HW80 for over 30 years and never had any probs. I put an ox spring in it 15 years ago. I would just re shim it the same amount either side of the breech block and keep it well oiled. How old is it and how much use has it had. Is it ready for a spring and piston seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Is it vertical or horizontal movement and have you tightened the pivot bolt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted March 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 I have had an HW80 for over 30 years and never had any probs. I put an ox spring in it 15 years ago. I would just re shim it the same amount either side of the breech block and keep it well oiled. How old is it and how much use has it had. Is it ready for a spring and piston seal. Don't know how old it is, but it looks to have had a rough life before I got it, but piston seal and spring are actually fine. Is it vertical or horizontal movement and have you tightened the pivot bolt? Horizontal, but the pivot bolt is about as tight as I can get it. I hadn't checked before you mentioned it. It's like the ends of the cylinder have been sprained somehow when the gun has been open - not my doing I hasten to add. It was a good starter though, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 take the barrel off and wrap the end of the cylinder in a cloth then using a rubber mallet tap gently on the tongs, use some calipers and you wil find with some gentle ( note the Gentle ) pursuasion they will close up a bit. You can then put it all back together, then use some low strength loctite to stop the bolt undoing its self due to vibrations and the movement of cocking the barrel. Just what ive done on a crappy one of mine but i dont see why it wouldnt work on yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT SEARCHER Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 If it has been sprained and the fork is bigger than it should be. You will need a vernier gauge or some other fine messuring tool. If it is tapered or flared you could ease it back in a vice. A bit crude but it would do it. Or take it to a gunsmith i can`t see you being charged much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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