Thanks Steve. Sounds like a very nice set up. Keep us posted as you break it in. By the way..was the TP changed at all with this conversion? Regards,Dan
Is this available for an HW97? Also, about how much does this conversion cost?
Quote from: Gear_Junkie on October 06, 2018, 11:02:31 PMIs this available for an HW97? Also, about how much does this conversion cost?Not yet. Tony is currently working on a 23mm conversion for the HW97K.Steve
Quote from: Nitrocrushr on October 07, 2018, 10:53:59 AMQuote from: Gear_Junkie on October 06, 2018, 11:02:31 PMIs this available for an HW97? Also, about how much does this conversion cost?Not yet. Tony is currently working on a 23mm conversion for the HW97K.SteveThanks Steve. Now that you've had this for awhile, how are you liking it? Do you still find that there is less hold sensitivity? I'm hoping that one of these kits in a heavy laminate stock should reduce the hold sensitivity a significant amount in an HW97.
Very nice write-up Dan I see you have the new double seal as well. Testing has shown that this minimizes velocity variation due to temperature change.Nice work! I couldn’t agree with you more. The 22mm conversion makes a huge difference Steve
Quote from: Gear_Junkie on October 07, 2018, 11:37:37 AMQuote from: Nitrocrushr on October 07, 2018, 10:53:59 AMQuote from: Gear_Junkie on October 06, 2018, 11:02:31 PMIs this available for an HW97? Also, about how much does this conversion cost?Not yet. Tony is currently working on a 23mm conversion for the HW97K.SteveThanks Steve. Now that you've had this for awhile, how are you liking it? Do you still find that there is less hold sensitivity? I'm hoping that one of these kits in a heavy laminate stock should reduce the hold sensitivity a significant amount in an HW97.I was really impressed with it Zack. It does a few things;Reduces mass due to the lightened piston - less recoilReduces stroke - shorter shot cycle; but not so short as to make the rifle jumpySpeeds up shot cycle (very quick) - lower lock time equals less hold sensitivityTony works the transfer port also. It is extremely efficient, with almost no wasted energy.From what I understand, Tony is going to lengthen the stroke on the 97K kit a little bit. This will soften it up a little. The 97K is rather short on stroke (I think they are around 81mm with a heavy 26mm diameter piston). While too long of a stroke makes for a sluggish shot cycle, too short can make a rifle buck a bit on the shot. Getting the stroke just right for the piston diameter and total volume is what Tony goes after on his conversion kits. The end result is a quick, smooth shot with minimal jump.I just sold my 22mm TX200HC in preparation for another project Tony Leach is now offering a 200g lightened piston with a dual seal that shortens the TX/PS stroke by 5mm. I am planning to either try that, or get another 22mm skirtless conversion with his new dual seal set-up that you see pictured in Dan's post above.Steve
Am I reading this correctly regarding the 22mm TX200 conversion. Is the Tony Leach piston with the piston rod only 130 grams?
GentsI see a few of you guys are getting interested in my 22mm conversion...if you can get your head around my accent i have produced a few short video's in the AVE and This old Tony stylee to help you have a look round my YT channel, you can search for Tony Leach on YT, there is a pic of me wearing a bobby hat and i have a white beard...click that and you will get links to video's about the 22mm conversionI'm hoping the video's for now answer most questions...Please remember, this kit was designed for sub12fpe use, it will deliver more BUT it has not been designed to, however running a .22 set up with a .177 kit/spring set up is probably very safe Over springing the kits is VERY easy to do, the kit is designed to work with the OEM 16j /12fpe AirArms mk3 spring ONLY...stifffer springs will break the rear guide...don't push the kits to do what they are not designed to do Running a full length Mk3 12fpe AA spring is to much... trust me i know!I will do my best to drop by, or you can get me on my Lost Volume facebook group of message me on my Airguntech facebook page...Tony