WynessGreg Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 I have bought my daughter a bsa jsr for Christmas. I was wondering if there is any way to ease the cocking of it. She is struggling at the moment. Thanks. It’s the 16 joules version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 You could lighten the hammer spring tension to minimum but it wont make a huge difference. To the effort .it will drop the power a bit though to id guess around 9 fpe An easier option might be to fit a bigger rear bolt to the action it gives more to grab onto I suppose a lighter hammer spring fitted would also help ,though this may throw off the efficiency of the valve and consequently shotcount . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 (edited) hello, i would not tamper with internals , maybe a longer loading bolt handle or even a straight bar handle so more leverage as long as it loads and rests in same position, would not take much to make one suitable but you might need to cut off the original handle unless it screws in , if not cut off handle drill a tap hole of appropriate size bar and refit, i had a look on google for any BSA straight bar loading bolt handle , i am sure there are made some where, Edited December 25, 2019 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 The bolt just alan keys onto the rear of the probe there are a few after market options . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, i would not tamper with internals , maybe a longer loading bolt handle or even a straight bar handle so more leverage as long as it loads and rests in same position, would not take much to make one suitable but you might need to cut off the original handle unless it screws in , if not cut off handle drill a tap hole of appropriate size bar and refit, i had a look on google for any BSA straight bar loading bolt handle , i am sure there are made some where, hello, just found these on E**y number 333164988147, you maybe be able to fit a bit of extra tube in if required Edited December 25, 2019 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 I had the same issue with my son years ago. A metal work engineer friend of mine create an over size extra long bolt for my scorpion. It’s looks a bit different but does the job due to leverage. If you want it, you can have if you can cover the postage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biketestace Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 27 minutes ago, Pistol p said: I had the same issue with my son years ago. A metal work engineer friend of mine create an over size extra long bolt for my scorpion. It’s looks a bit different but does the job due to leverage. If you want it, you can have if you can cover the postage. Thats a kind offer mate, If you dont get any response i will have it for my mates daughters bsa.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 25, 2019 Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Pistol p said: I had the same issue with my son years ago. A metal work engineer friend of mine create an over size extra long bolt for my scorpion. It’s looks a bit different but does the job due to leverage. If you want it, you can have if you can cover the postage. hello, nice offer, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WynessGreg Posted December 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2019 7 hours ago, Pistol p said: I had the same issue with my son years ago. A metal work engineer friend of mine create an over size extra long bolt for my scorpion. It’s looks a bit different but does the job due to leverage. If you want it, you can have if you can cover the postage. Thanks for the kind offer. I’m taking her out tomorrow I will see how she gets on. Thanks again. Greg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WynessGreg Posted December 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2019 On 25/12/2019 at 11:00, WynessGreg said: I have bought my daughter a bsa jsr for Christmas. I was wondering if there is any way to ease the cocking of it. She is struggling at the moment. Thanks. It’s the 16 joules version. I have been out with my daughter this morning and she is able to cock the gun using both hands whilst pulling gun against shoulder. Thanks everyone for there replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted December 26, 2019 Report Share Posted December 26, 2019 To be honest the best solution is what u have found .dont mess with the gun ,just persevere and grow to manage it You should see my son pumping up my 1377 pistol carbine .he has found his own technique and can pump it to about 5 pumps .which is plenty and gives him the independence to shoot by himself . (With some supervision ofcourse) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 26, 2019 Report Share Posted December 26, 2019 I was going to post my son has the same rifle and just uses both hands and his shoulder as your daughter has learnt to. shame I can’t get a left handed bolt option now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arron yeates Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 Type in Bsa bolt handle on ebay theres plenty on there. My ultra se was tunned by Darrin Xtx Air and tgat made all the difference the the bolt pull weight. However fitting a big bolt ball bolt off ebay or Xtx Air or Rat works will help alot. 18 hours ago, welshwarrior said: I was going to post my son has the same rifle and just uses both hands and his shoulder as your daughter has learnt to. shame I can’t get a left handed bolt option now! Hi mate there are left handed bolt handle on ebay. Search bsa bolt hqndle and scroll down a few until you see tge big round bolts theres a few there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 Thank you that’s good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 You do realise a left handed bolt .wont make it work left handed ? The bolt always has to be rotated anti clockwise before it can be pulled backwards .and the weight of the bolt knob (in its right had configuration) helps combat bolt jump on firing . So if you had it on the left the weight of the knob would drift the bolt downwards and potentially the whole bolt would blast backwards on firing . (Not good ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arron yeates Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 Yes true actually. As when right handed it lifta up fist doesnt it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 Did think it could be a simple swap over unless some very clever bits had been designed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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