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Question about cocking effort
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July 29, 2015, 07:04:30 PM »
Is it normal for a gun to become easier to cock over time? I have a Kodiak that's had this happen and wonder if it's normal or a case of spring fatigue. I guess I really didn't notice until getting my Vantage NP. The cocking effort on the Kodiak is so low in comparison I'd have every bit of confidence in a small child being able to cock it now. Oh and the Kodiak's velocity hasn't dropped off from what I can tell either.
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July 29, 2015, 07:46:38 PM »
Easier cocking over time is normal. The parts wear in or break in and things smooth out.
Of course over time the spring will lose force, as will the gas strut. If you have not lost velocity this has probably not happened. The seal wears a bit and slides more freely in the compression tube, too.
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July 29, 2015, 08:29:27 PM »
You also get a bit stronger and your muscles adapt to the movement over time.
It seems easier to cock but may be just as much force is needed but you've adapted.
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