Double Regulator on a RAW TM 1000

[Cutler]

I recently bought a RAW TM1000 in 5mm for benchrest, and it is very accurate, shooting at around 790 to 800fps. I am a bit concerned about the spread, would it be beneficial if I put an inline regulator at the air tube? Think my current reg is at 130 bar, if I have a second one at say 150bar, would that be of any benefit? One thing I can see is that if my bottle pressure drops below 150bar it will need to be topped up. Not sure if that will give me enough shots. I might be able to pump the tube to more than 200 bar to solve that problem, within reason of course, probably 230 or so.

Would really like some advice from some of the RAW experts here.

 

[corny]

If the gun is accurate, I wouldn’t mess with it. 

Cleaning and light lube on the hammer can address ES issues. 

 

[jps2486]

If the gun is accurate, I wouldn’t mess with it. 

Cleaning and light lube on the hammer can address ES issues.

I shot one of those in 25M BR for years. I agree, don't mess with it, but I would remove the hammer etc and make sure it's not greasy. That will affect your shot spread. If you must lube it, put a very light coat of a very thin lubricant on it. I replaced my stock LW barrel with a polygonal barrel with a thimble so I could index the barrel. You have a fine rifle.

 

[Motorhead]

If an older gun ... have a competent Air Smith or / person REPLACE the "Seat" in regulator with "PEEK"

The ES value will shrink further with a very stable regulator .... beyond that ENJOY that .20 cal RAW ... WORLD CLASS Rifle in that caliber at that speed !!!!!!



Scott S

 

[Cutler]

Thanks Guys, appreciate the good advice. It has a custom laminate stock made by one of our top stockmakers, I am sure you will appreciate the beauty of this gun.

 

[Motorhead]

Very very nice !!

 

[esromvre]

Wow

 

[BobS]

WOW - that's a beautiful stock

 

[Cutler]

Thanks Guys, the stock was a collaboration between James Mitchell (arguably the best stockmaker in SA at the time) and Paul van Gass, one of our top benchrest shooters.

I was lucky to acquire the stock after I bought the TM, it just rounds off the package beautifully.