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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: Why do we lubricate? The Meteor’s needs for lubrication Leather piston seals Velocity Watch the performance Synthetic piston seals Summary Other lubrication requirements Yesterday a reader asked why I bothered with Tune in a Tube. Why didn’t I just clean the Meteor Mark I when I … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Mainspring compressor. This report covers: Can you make a mainspring compressor? BSA Meteor Description Bridge Headstock Tailstock Legs General Today I’m going to show you a mainspring compressor that I will use in tomorrow’s blog. I was asked this week by a new reader to show the tools … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Diana 23 was a find on Gun Broker. The finish is bad but the gun works well. This report covers: An update Step 1 Rust Step 2: To buff or not? Pits Steel wool I’m not done prepping … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 HW35 Luxus This report covers: Disassembly Rekord trigger End cap comes out Mainspring and guide come out Piston is next Assembly The safety Back together What’s next? Today, we’ll look inside the HW 35 Luxus to see what we find. I’ve thought … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Diana 45 is a large breakbarrel spring rifle. This report covers: RWS Superdome pellets Uh-oh! RWS Hobby pellets Air Arms Falcon pellets Time to stop and think H&N Baracuda Match pellets with 4.53mm head … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Diana 45 is a large breakbarrel spring rifle. This report covers: • Barrel must go on • Piston into the tube • Piston liner and cocking shoe go in • Install the barrel • Install the … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Diana 45 is a large breakbarrel spring rifle. This report covers: • Piston head swaged • Eliminate sloppy tolerances • Buttons • Tighter spring guide • Remove all burrs • Clean the spring tube • Lube the spring … Read more
