ATI Nova Freedom .177 "no warranty parts gun" (pic heavy)

[avator]

And I apologize to those of you read all this expecting me to break out the tool box and schematics and do a frame off restoration. I don't see a need for that at this point.
Oh, that slow leak? It don't bother me in the least. Does it bother you?
The way I see it, if I plan to spend the day out on the 4 wheeler in the back woods of southern Alabama, I'll tank/compressor fill it in the morning before I go. That will get it up there where I just need to top it off with the onboard pump.
If it gets worse, or I ever do venture into the bowels I'll address it then.
What say ye?

[avator]

Now where's that half of Subway meatball sammich I left in the fridge last night? A man can't pump on love alone... 

[avator]

Did I get any on me?

[UlteriorModem]

Guys, I don't know if I'd do anything to this gun.... would you?

Well, maybe just refill, load a mag and rip 10 off at hi power setting...lol
BRB..

Your results look pretty typical. I would not do much of anything to it. Besides it is still kind of breaking in.

The only thing I might try is a drop or two of silicone oil in the tiny hole of the fill port then fill it quickly from empty with a bottle of you have one. That fixed my slow leak.

Just remembered that.

[Bicycleman]

And I apologize to those of you read all this expecting me to break out the tool box and schematics and do a frame off restoration. I don't see a need for that at this point.
Oh, that slow leak? It don't bother me in the least. Does it bother you?
The way I see it, if I plan to spend the day out on the 4 wheeler in the back woods of southern Alabama, I'll tank/compressor fill it in the morning before I go. That will get it up there where I just need to top it off with the onboard pump.
If it gets worse, or I ever do venture into the bowels I'll address it then.
What say ye?

Like I said . . . .

[avator]

Yes Sir, I'll have to look around for some silicone. Maybe a call to ATI might do it. All I have here is the Secret Sauce that I put in all my pumpers and a drop on each C02 cart I use.
I might add, I suspect those burnt o-rings are from being under lubed. I been wrong before.

[avator]

So, maybe it's time to de scope this puppy and try out that holographic red dot.
Might be that I can put the open sight back on in front of the mag and the red dot behind.

[avator]

Guys, I don't know if I'd do anything to this gun.... would you?

Well, maybe just refill, load a mag and rip 10 off at hi power setting...lol
BRB..

Your results look pretty typical. I would not do much of anything to it. Besides it is still kind of breaking in.

The only thing I might try is a drop or two of silicone oil in the tiny hole of the fill port then fill it quickly from empty with a bottle of you have one. That fixed my slow leak.

Just remembered that.

It might be still breaking in... this was a definite returned gun. Who knows how long it was preowned.

[UlteriorModem]

Guys, I don't know if I'd do anything to this gun.... would you?

Well, maybe just refill, load a mag and rip 10 off at hi power setting...lol
BRB..

Your results look pretty typical. I would not do much of anything to it. Besides it is still kind of breaking in.

The only thing I might try is a drop or two of silicone oil in the tiny hole of the fill port then fill it quickly from empty with a bottle of you have one. That fixed my slow leak.

Just remembered that.

It might be still breaking in... this was a definite returned gun. Who knows how long it was preowned.

One would think not very long. Most returns happen within the first week or so of ownership it seems.

[avator]

Well, why wouldn't you?
This way I can have both sighted in and just have to remove one to swap out.

[Buldawg76]

I have a local shop that handles Rc and paintball. Just played him a visit told him what the oil was for and he recommended something else. He told me to use silicon spray, said the silicon oil is not a true lubricant  it's made for holding and accepting pressure in the shocks on rc  vehicles. Said to spray three or four short bursts Into oil hole then pressurize the tank and then shoot to let it float though the system.

Please do not use any aerosol form of silicone spray in any PCP gun. It contains flammable carriers to distribute the silicone in the spray and then they evaporate leaving a highly flammable vapor. Your hobby shop guy does not understand the required use of silicone in PCPs is to lubricate the o rings allowing for smooth friction free movement in the cylinders or tubes, It is not to prevent metal to metal contact or lubrication of metal to metal contact. Use ONLY shock oil in bottled oil form period or silicone oils specifically designated as PCP safe. No aerosol ever PERIOD.

Mike

[avator]

Guys, I don't know if I'd do anything to this gun.... would you?

Well, maybe just refill, load a mag and rip 10 off at hi power setting...lol
BRB..

Your results look pretty typical. I would not do much of anything to it. Besides it is still kind of breaking in.

The only thing I might try is a drop or two of silicone oil in the tiny hole of the fill port then fill it quickly from empty with a bottle of you have one. That fixed my slow leak.

Just remembered that.

It might be still breaking in... this was a definite returned gun. Who knows how long it was preowned.

One would think not very long. Most returns happen within the first week or so of ownership it seems.

I'll give ATI a call Monday... then go from there.
Thanks Tom

[avator]

10 rapid shots with the red dot at 22yds. Not quite the money shots but I'll take it.... pun intended.
We know what the gun can  do.... now we know what I can do.
That green dot covers the whole sticker, not much room for error.
But, if I was hungry, I'd take the shot.

[Madd Hatter]

I put some silicone oil from RWS in my rifle and it seems to do a much better job than the stuff that came with the rifle.

[AGEnthused2]

Amazon is often my go to when I'm looking for products, not always the cheapest though.
There is RWS chamber lube for around $12, and there is treadmill oil 100% silicon for around $8.
The treadmill oil shipping weight suggests it's 3 oz.
Of course a hobby shop should have the silicon oil.
My local hobby shop smells slightly like a smoked plant that hasn't been legalized in Idaho.
Ok it smells a lot like it.

[avator]

Would this stuff work?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pure-Silicone-Oil-Dimethicone-Liquid-Fluid-1000-cst-4-oz-/232800578552?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10

[wll2506]

Just went to my local Hobby shop and picked up some 45wht silicone shock oil ... should be great for the pump and for seals. I looked at it and it has the consistency of an heavy oil ... Just what I wanted !

wll

[UlteriorModem]

or



I use the latter.

Chamber oil I think it is called.

[Brets Crappy Shots]

I'm gonna give this a try.

[AGEnthused2]

I finally gave in an ordered an RWS cleaning kit from MidwayUSA, even with their rough handling of pellets I am going to be optimistic that the packaging from RWS will keep everything together. I needed more superdomes anyway.