maluk Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Sorry if the following questions are basic but I'm pretty new to this. I can fit a gas-ram to my BSA lighting, I've read it makes it smoother, more consistent, and easier to shoot. Does it simply replace the spring? Does it still mean the lighting will have full power? Can I leave it loaded ready for a shot for a period without damaging anything (like weakening the spring)? Do they last a long time? Is it easy to fit? Is it worth it? Your help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernyha Posted May 22, 2004 Report Share Posted May 22, 2004 maluk, i have fitted a gas-ram to my BSA Superstar and it is just a case of removing the spring and replacing it with the ram. The power is still 12ft/lbs. It can remain loaded for far longer periods without doing damage or losing power. Mine has been in for 7 years and is still as good as new. If you are capable of fitting a spring , you are capable of fitting a ram. Yes, in my opinion they are worth it. I know my gun is not the same as yours but i think my answers may help you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyblanco Posted May 22, 2004 Report Share Posted May 22, 2004 would definately recomend it, had one in my super sport .177 and loved it. fitted one to my mates .22 lightning and used it for the 1st time last night. it jumped a hell of a lot more than i remember, but i have been on pcp's for 18 months so that could explain it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 of 5 Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 I can fit a gas-ram to my BSA lighting, I've read it makes it smoother, more consistent, and easier to shoot. - A sharp, short, nasty recoil IMHO Does it simply replace the spring? - yes Does it still mean the lighting will have full power? - yes Can I leave it loaded ready for a shot for a period without damaging anything (like weakening the spring)? - yes but a spring will tolerate this too. Do they last a long time? - some do and some don't Is it easy to fit? - yes Is it worth it? - no. Sell the gun and add the price of a ram to it and buy a better gun in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowstopper Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 My mate has put 1 in his lighting and it improves it not end, worth the money in my opinion, Think he got his 4 £55 Crowstopper :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maluk Posted June 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 I can fit a gas-ram to my BSA lighting, I've read it makes it smoother, more consistent, and easier to shoot. - A sharp, short, nasty recoil IMHO Does it simply replace the spring? - yes Does it still mean the lighting will have full power? - yes Can I leave it loaded ready for a shot for a period without damaging anything (like weakening the spring)? - yes but a spring will tolerate this too. Do they last a long time? - some do and some don't Is it easy to fit? - yes Is it worth it? - no. Sell the gun and add the price of a ram to it and buy a better gun in the first place. I'm not asking what's a better gun to buy, I'm trying to determin whether it's worth trying to improve the one I already have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharp_shooter Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 In which case read the other submitions and base your opinions on that. It sounds like a yes to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 Maluk... In answer to your questions... 1. YES 2. YES 3. YES 4. YES 5. YES 6. YES 7. YES You will no doubt appreciate that I am an admirer of the GAS RAM system from previous posts, and although sadly not on commission from Theoben their Non PCP air rifles are the best in the world. One day you will only find a spring gun in a museum, I am confident of that. Go for it. You wont regret it. FM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 I still can't get over the sound they make when they fire... I was standing about 20 yards in front of and 10 yards to the right of my mate when he took a shot at a rabbit at the weekend and the sound his Fenman made was really odd! I've heard air rifles before and this was totally different. From another 20 meters, I would probably have not heard it. Wookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoMercy Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 [Maluk... In answer to your questions... 1. YES 2. YES 3. YES 4. YES 5. YES 6. YES 7. YES ] Fisherman Mike that was truly a good answer, the gas strut at this time is going to be one of the best purchases that you could possibly attain. Go For it man!! P.S check the calibre of the gun as the gas strut has set powers and can defect barrel velocity. CHECK THIS SITE FOR MORE INFO: gas strut web page hope this helped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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