The barrel lines up with the port when closed. I worry that removing material would cause a leak reducing power.
I am a Airgun Newbie but I have considerable experience with powder firearms. I love practicing with my new P17. I am having a tough time loading the pellets though. I had the idea to take my Dremel tool and grind a shallow groove into the barrel loading port. I figure if I do this I could then slide the pellet into the proper position before pushing it in. My problem is that lots of times the pellet is canted and my finger is too fat to readjust it. The other option I was thinking about was grinding a slight bevel into the loading end to kind of funnel the pellet in. My question is has anybody done either of these modifications and is there a possible down side from doing either one of these modifications
If you are referring to the pictures I just displayed, that was not done with a faring tool at all. The 'stem' of the champagne glass has been tuned down with a lathe.
Quote from: avator on October 14, 2022, 11:31:17 AMIf you are referring to the pictures I just displayed, that was not done with a faring tool at all. The 'stem' of the champagne glass has been tuned down with a lathe.I don't understand how that works.
Quote from: Earl on October 14, 2022, 01:14:03 PMQuote from: avator on October 14, 2022, 11:31:17 AMIf you are referring to the pictures I just displayed, that was not done with a faring tool at all. The 'stem' of the champagne glass has been tuned down with a lathe.I don't understand how that works.I think I do. The barrel end being thinner you have more space to get your fingers closer to the barrel to insert the pellet. I have somewhat meaty fingers but don't struggle too much inserting a pellet, however it's not a sin to make your life easier, I may well do that mod soon . Thanks for posting these pics Avator!