What springer did you shoot today?
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Got this spring press in finally. I like it compared to what I was using. My thanks to Warlock. 
Wish there was a little more room for your hand to twist on the trigger block. Crow
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It's a .177, bought if off a member here. Guy that had it before him (he got it in a trade) said he couldn't get it to group? So I'll see what I can do with it.
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I’ve already tried. Close but no cigar. When I do get it back together I’m going to weld it shut so no one has to go through this. Talk about slow down production.
This one could end up in the lake. Crow
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I’ve been stuck messin with the Daisy 853. Oh well, it’s been windy anyway. 
My spring compressor...Not fancy ,but works . For 300S, can cut slots for other guns,etc.....
That gold plated one you have Crow is a Dandy ! LOL
That gold plated one you have Crow is a Dandy ! LOL
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I’m too stubborn to give up. These threads on this 50 were messed up in the past, big time.
Don’t get this problem with new guns. Part of the game. Crow
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It’s the best I’ve seen or used. I’ve made 2 or 3 in my shop. They worked. Always looking. Saw this one couldn’t resist. I have a few springs to change. I plan on upgrading every new springer.
Most are put on by hand presently, only need press for a few difficult ones. Crow
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I made the spring compressor because...these are metric screws coming out, from some guns that you cant get parts. Screw up the treads and your...screwed ! LOL
Using for the FWB 124 just put a 1/2" square rod across end of walnut board and you can let it out nice and easy. I like good equipment if possible, my wood working shop ,of the guys that have seen it ...is to die for ! But its a business so no China crap here. More GD snow coming down,were in the clouds right now,like a white out. so after lunch its suit up and get on "Bob" and have at it..... Free snow to whomever wants it !
Using for the FWB 124 just put a 1/2" square rod across end of walnut board and you can let it out nice and easy. I like good equipment if possible, my wood working shop ,of the guys that have seen it ...is to die for ! But its a business so no China crap here. More GD snow coming down,were in the clouds right now,like a white out. so after lunch its suit up and get on "Bob" and have at it..... Free snow to whomever wants it !
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This morning 28F snowing. Took out 2 identical rifles, both HW50 .22 Cal. Only difference 1 is TbT with Vortek seal and 1 is Vortek spring and original seal, changed 02/02/23. Lead is JSB 14.35?
‘First up the 50 with the Vortek. I didn’t have a stash of piston seals back then, but I will put one in.
Beautiful sounding gun with excellent accuracy. Crony stats
Next the 125 yr. 50 .22. TbT spring Vortek seal and a nicer scope. 
Gave a buzz when shooting and I believe, my mistake, not enough grease. Accuracy was dead nuts on.
Here are the crony stats.
|’m going to change the piston seal on the one and a regresse on the other and do another comparison.
I have a few other models I’ll be able to compare. Crow
‘First up the 50 with the Vortek. I didn’t have a stash of piston seals back then, but I will put one in.
Here are the crony stats.
I have a few other models I’ll be able to compare. Crow
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Took out my .177 HW50 this afternoon. I am still amazed at the accuracy this rifle. I'm going to have to shoot a 30yd card. Here's my warmup (at 25) before I shot a bunch of silhouettes.That's 5 shots at the bull and 4 at the crosses. If I had one clicked my scope to the left, it would have been even better. I had to go for head shots on all my targets out to 40 yards just to make it a challenge. Cheers!
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Athelon scope. IOW, "same ole same ole" 