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AZ

after spending the weekend shooting my original CO2 propelled BlueStreak, I am doubting very much I would convert that rifle to PCP if it was the only one I owned. I think you could get plenty of enjoyment out of it as a CO2 rifle. You could still do a wonderful custom stock for it. The velocity it shoots with the CO2, is perfectly suited for the rifle, and packs plenty of Punch.

The converted rifle that I discussed in this post now feels somewhat like an over bore. Kind of like putting a V-8 in a Datsun 240 Z.

I would suggest at least trying the rifle as it is before you have it converted. I just did a post on that original CO2 rifle in unmodified condition.

Obviously your call, and either decision is a good one. I just wanted to give you a little more data before making your choice.

Mike

You read my mind Mike, we are on the same frequency ! ..I was going to try it first with CO2 and then decide if converting it to PCP...

The issue with your modified gun feeling as an overbore is caused because of the HPA vs, CO2 operating pressure differences...CO2 guns operate at a pressure of around 850 to 900 PSI Max and if you are filling your gun to 1500 PSI and the gun is not regulated as you mentioned, then the extra 650 PSI of pressure is the issue.

I thought about converting it, but adding a regulator set at 62 - 65 BAR with a medium size power plenum in order to keep the same velocity and pressure as when CO2 operated, this should work just fine and the shooter should not feel a difference.

The issue I am having is finding the darn CO2 Blue Streak for sale in good condition!...I've found a few, but nothing worth buying; I don't want to get into having to blacken the bronze air tube, action, barrel, etc...Having said this, if you encounter one of those guns (could also be a silver Streak) for sale, I will appreciate it if you give me the heads up...I ask for the same favor to anyone reading this thread. I am not interested in Collector's guns where the price goes to the stratosphere, a simple plain blue streak from the mid 60's - early 70's in good condition at a fair price but before Benjamin took over...I don't like the transitional models and neither the latest Crossman-Benjamin-Sheridan guns...

Regards,

AZ

 

[BC]

Good shooting old man.....BC

 

[Guest]

That's very impressive and what a beautiful rifle. Superb.