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Title: Can't Help Myself
Post by: Ronno6 on September 26, 2023, 03:06:14 PM
I have worked on a few Benji Bulldog .357 rifles, and find them to be pretty straight forward.(As long as I don't extract the breech seal..)
I have been keeping an eye open for a deal.
Ine popped up "untested, and we KNOW what that means...) on the bay for $360 + $30.00 shipping.

After due consideration,I passed it by. However, later I got a price reduction offer of $299 + shipping.
I grumbled and muttered a bit, then hit the button........

I just can't help myself.......
Title: Re: Can't Help Myself
Post by: ranchibi on September 28, 2023, 10:30:28 AM
Congratulations and I do hope it doesn't take much effort on your part to get it shooting!
Title: Re: Can't Help Myself
Post by: Ronno6 on October 02, 2023, 01:49:35 PM
I received the Bulldog this morning.
Looks like new.......
Aired it up........I hear NO leaks.....
Fired off 1 round, WOW.........this thing IS a cannon!

Holding 1100# of air.............I'll let it sit for a while.
So far............so good
Sometimes you just get lucky!
Fingers crossed....
Title: Re: Can't Help Myself
Post by: lefteyeshot on October 02, 2023, 07:59:50 PM
At least you hesitated, I want something I usually buy it right off.
Title: Re: Can't Help Myself
Post by: Ronno6 on October 02, 2023, 08:19:16 PM
Quote from: lefteyeshot on October 02, 2023, 07:59:50 PM
At least you hesitated, I want something I usually buy it right off.

My hesitation saved me $60.00.........
Title: Re: Can't Help Myself
Post by: ranchibi on October 04, 2023, 02:33:21 PM
Awesome! Still holding air!? 🙏
Title: Re: Can't Help Myself
Post by: Ronno6 on October 04, 2023, 02:42:53 PM
Quote from: ranchibi on October 04, 2023, 02:33:21 PM
Awesome! Still holding air!? 🙏

It might have dropped from 1150 to 1100psi, but it is cooler today.......
Title: Re: Can't Help Myself
Post by: ranchibi on October 06, 2023, 05:18:37 PM
Quote from: Ronno6 on October 04, 2023, 02:42:53 PM
Quote from: ranchibi on October 04, 2023, 02:33:21 PM
Awesome! Still holding air!? 🙏

It might have dropped from 1150 to 1100psi, but it is cooler today.......

That's great! When I fill my guns, they always drop a smidge when the fill air cools down....
Title: Re: Can't Help Myself
Post by: Ronno6 on October 12, 2023, 11:40:40 AM
10 days since airing up with 1150 psi.
The bulldog has lost about 350#........
Will I be able to locate such a slow leak??
Where to begin ??
Title: Re: Can't Help Myself
Post by: Trucker3573 on October 15, 2023, 11:16:48 AM
Quote from: Ronno6 on October 12, 2023, 11:40:40 AM
10 days since airing up with 1150 psi.
The bulldog has lost about 350#........
Will I be able to locate such a slow leak??
Where to begin ??

That might not even be a leak. I would air it up and just continue to keep an eye on it.
Title: Re: Can't Help Myself
Post by: longhunter on October 15, 2023, 03:21:22 PM
First place I'd look is the air gauge.
After that,  the poppet.
Those are the two most common sources of leaks in any pcp.
Strip it down to the action, and sink it in the bathtub.