Where to buy a cocking lever replacement?
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I found one at Barra Airgun website, but the shipping cost has stopped me from proceeding. The part is $5 and shipping is $40. Ya, I am cheap, lol.
Beside I don't even know if that part will fit my M60B and I don't want to waste the money. I am waiting for a solution...
Beside I don't even know if that part will fit my M60B and I don't want to waste the money. I am waiting for a solution...
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Ive found barra to have awesome customer service in the past. Im gonna bet if you called them, they would charge a more appropriate ship price.
That said, I get it.
Was just wondering.
That said, I get it.
Was just wondering.
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No worries. I will keep on looking and see if I can find a solution to the cocking lever mod.
Please watch my next video tomorrow where I shot the M60B out at 50 yards with the NSA 17.5gr slugs. The result will intrigue you. Too bad I didn't have a sideshow 34mm mount to film it. However, I have recently learned to use a 3D program (FreeCAD) to create a 34mm mount. My friend has a 3D printer and my prototype worked! Just waiting for clear weather to do some filming.
Please watch my next video tomorrow where I shot the M60B out at 50 yards with the NSA 17.5gr slugs. The result will intrigue you. Too bad I didn't have a sideshow 34mm mount to film it. However, I have recently learned to use a 3D program (FreeCAD) to create a 34mm mount. My friend has a 3D printer and my prototype worked! Just waiting for clear weather to do some filming.
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Update with the Barra lever on my M60B. Unfortunately, It does not fit.
One of the forum members here had done me a great favour by ordering and sending me the levers from Barra to help me save some shipping cost. It is too bad that I couldn't modify it in any way to make it workable. Oh well, it was worth the try. Last resort would be buying the FX lever.
One of the forum members here had done me a great favour by ordering and sending me the levers from Barra to help me save some shipping cost. It is too bad that I couldn't modify it in any way to make it workable. Oh well, it was worth the try. Last resort would be buying the FX lever.
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The Maverick lever looks to be close, a few minutes on some medium grit paper would probably get it within acceptable tolerances.
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Possibly. It is pricey that's why I didn't go that route. Anyway I have already flushed $34 down the toilet, lol. I will keep looking.
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@Max115 Can you post a photo of the current lever on your Snowpeak M60B or the one that came with it? When you say that “the stock version is too long,” do you mean that it is too long for your liking? If so, can a replacement lever from the manufacturer be altered to fit your needs?
I assume that you’re saying that the bracketed part too long. Gerry mentioned a knurled handle (where the arrow is pointing) and that doesn’t seem to be what you’re concerned with. If it is the bracketed portion, what exactly is it that you’re trying to do in replacing it with a different lever?
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In this Rabbit Hole? $34 bucks is nothing.
I'd probably save money if I just gambled or drank more and dropped air guns!
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@Ezana4CE. The stock lever is longer than the FX one which I am used to. When I cock the gun I would need to reach out further; Hence, I was looking for something shorter. unfortunately, I would have to cut 16mm and weld the stock piece if I want it shorter. That weld joint might be too weak with constant pulling.
The Barra lever is the right length and it actually fit inside the cocking pin area. The only thing is the angle of the end is 90 degree instead of angled. So when it is installed inside the pin area, it does not cock back fully without hitting the opening of the slot. See picture.
I marked out the with the red pen, and that might be how much material I will need to cut out to fit. I will definitely try to grind off some material slowly and see if that clear the cocking travel.
Also, the M60B lever is straight except the end where the cocking handle sits. The Barra one comes out much further, so even if I can get the modification done correctly, the cocking handle (which I have to source one to fit) will stick out too far on the gun.
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Yes Rabbit Hole indeed. I knew I was going to loose some money trying to find this alternative lever, but at least it wasn't that much. And yes, that's peanut compared to what I have invested in my collection, lol.In this Rabbit Hole? $34 bucks is nothing.
I'd probably save money if I just gambled or drank more and dropped air guns!
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@Max115 Now I think I have a much clearer understanding of the issues with the Barra replacement lever. I see the angle of the leaver and how it cannot cock back completely because of the area behind the red line in your photo. I can also better understand your concerns regarding the tolerances of the weld (if you cut the stock lever shorter and welded the end of the lever where the handle affixes) with repeated cocking. This is a tough one. I tried sourcing Snowpeak replacement parts and that in itself was tough. A custom-machined lever may be the next best alternative from what I can come up with as a person with no machining skills. I hope you can find a solution that works for you. Keep us posted on what works for you. Have you emailed the manufacturer to see what they may be able to do?
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I just spoke with my welding friend who helped me with my DIY steel spinners. He said it might be possible to cut and weld the stock lever but it needs to be steel so that it is strong. I don't know what material the M60B is made of. If we cut it and found out it wouldn't work, then I will have a bigger issue that I have started with, lol. I will see if I can reach out to the manufacturer, but I wouldn't hold my breath for an answer.
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Check it with a magnet. If it's Steel? A BlackSmith could rework it by heating and bending.
Then hammer down the end to get an area for the handle.
Then hammer down the end to get an area for the handle.
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Ah, great idea! The Barra part is steel, but the M60B is not. I guess I have to stretch my finger longer lol.
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@Privateer That's actually a decent idea. Do you think that the leverage of the cocking action would be affected greatly due to that sort of simple design change?
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