.25 AV Avenger

[triggertreat]

Big difference in start fill pressure.

Yes, I bumped it up a little to equal three mags. 

[avator]

Yep... all of this is a benchmark thing. I'm going to typically run the gun at 4k max fill.

[triggertreat]

Upon reviewing my chart, I noticed a minor discrepancy in the record of when I came off the regulator. This happened at the twentieth shot, which was followed by a modest bell curve. Even though the bell curve was diminishing, it was still a bell curve. Since an analog gauge can make it difficult to pinpoint the exact regulator setting, this spreadsheet, along with others, provides a more precise representation of the regulator settings.

[avator]

My Avenger finally sprung a leak. I tried to order the complete rebuild kit from PA but they are out of stock and no expected eta posted. Matter of fact, I contacted them hoping for some good news but they didn't have an answer.
So I ordered the oring kit from the Captain.
I watched the video from Rick and hoped it is the same issue he had... the tube orings. I took the tubes off and sure enough, the orings were hard and deformed. I tried to match them best I could with what I had but no joy.
I can't confirm these orings are the issue.
The kit is out for delivery this morning and I've cleared my busy agenda to devote my attention to this task... ok, that's kind of a stretch.   
But I do plan on replacing every oring in the gun and hold on to hope that it's not the known poppet issue or the regulator. If it is I may have to reach out to other potential resources.. if there are any.

I'll update later.

[nervoustrigger]

the same issue he had... the tube orings. I took the tubes off and sure enough, the orings were hard and deformed.

Hard as in brittle?  Surface cracks or did one or more actually break or crumble when removing them?  The former is a common aging symptom but the latter is usually due to either heat stress or exposure to an incompatible lubricant.

[Bicycleman]

My Avenger finally sprung a leak. I tried to order the complete rebuild kit from PA but they are out of stock and no expected eta posted. Matter of fact, I contacted them hoping for some good news but they didn't have an answer.
So I ordered the oring kit from the Captain.
I watched the video from Rick and hoped it is the same issue he had... the tube orings. I took the tubes off and sure enough, the orings were hard and deformed. I tried to match them best I could with what I had but no joy.
I can't confirm these orings are the issue.
The kit is out for delivery this morning and I've cleared my busy agenda to devote my attention to this task... ok, that's kind of a stretch.   
But I do plan on replacing every oring in the gun and hold on to hope that it's not the known poppet issue or the regulator. If it is I may have to reach out to other potential resources.. if there are any.

I'll update later.

Bill, if your rifle is still in warranty, Blue Line Solutions are the people to talk to.   

[avator]

the same issue he had... the tube orings. I took the tubes off and sure enough, the orings were hard and deformed.

Hard as in brittle?  Surface cracks or did one or more actually break or crumble when removing them?  The former is a common aging symptom but the latter is usually due to either heat stress or exposure to an incompatible lubricant.

Hard as real hard and deformed as squished out around the edges.

[avator]

My Avenger finally sprung a leak. I tried to order the complete rebuild kit from PA but they are out of stock and no expected eta posted. Matter of fact, I contacted them hoping for some good news but they didn't have an answer.
So I ordered the oring kit from the Captain.
I watched the video from Rick and hoped it is the same issue he had... the tube orings. I took the tubes off and sure enough, the orings were hard and deformed. I tried to match them best I could with what I had but no joy.
I can't confirm these orings are the issue.
The kit is out for delivery this morning and I've cleared my busy agenda to devote my attention to this task... ok, that's kind of a stretch.   
But I do plan on replacing every oring in the gun and hold on to hope that it's not the known poppet issue or the regulator. If it is I may have to reach out to other potential resources.. if there are any.

I'll update later.

Bill, if your rifle is still in warranty, Blue Line Solutions are the people to talk to.   

According to my first post to this thread.. I purchased the gun in 2020.

[avator]

Just for gits and shiggles I replaced the 2 orings on the breech block end of the tubes. Screwed them back on and filled the gun to 4k with the YH. I couldn't hear any leaking so I let the gun sit for a couple hours. Still sitting right at 4k. I suppose it does help to use the right size orings. 
I know I said I was going to replace them all but after the fiasco with forgetting to open the damper on the stove and coming home from the store with a smoke filled shop I took the easy route. At least I have the rest of the kit if another one fails.

[Bicycleman]

That would be a 'WOO HOO' moment!

[avator]

That would be a 'WOO HOO' moment!

Yep... I'm pickled tink.

[triggertreat]

Just for gits and shiggles I replaced the 2 orings on the breech block end of the tubes. Screwed them back on and filled the gun to 4k with the YH. I couldn't hear any leaking so I let the gun sit for a couple hours. Still sitting right at 4k. I suppose it does help to use the right size orings. 
I know I said I was going to replace them all but after the fiasco with forgetting to open the damper on the stove and coming home from the store with a smoke filled shop I took the easy route. At least I have the rest of the kit if another one fails.

Thank you, thank you.  I removed the ashes from my fireplace today and put them in a tin pale and placed them temporarily on my shed's wood tabletop with plans to spread them out but got distracted.  We got 8.9 inches of snow overnight, so the garden cannot be found, lol.  I moved from Nashville to Pensacola and thought I was done with the snow.  That's what I get for thinking or not thinking.


I am glad you got the Avenger running again.

[avator]

Thanks Keith.. I had planned to run  it through the paces today to test the reseal but that dang stove and the frozen pipes got in the way. Now it will need to wait another couple days while I deal with this stuff and the temps come back up. Then the weekend will most likely be busy helping get ready for Killer's thing at the barn.

[triggertreat]

Thanks Keith.. I had planned to run  it through the paces today to test the reseal but that dang stove and the frozen pipes got in the way. Now it will need to wait another couple days while I deal with this stuff and the temps come back up. Then the weekend will most likely be busy helping get ready for Killer's thing at the barn.

I didn't really say that you leaving your damper closed in the shop triggered my brain about my ash pale I left in my shed on wood.  All was well.  The bottom of the pale was just warm, but you probably figured that out.  Yes, the snow is too deep to run around outside to shoot in.  Plus, the cold makes for miserable shooting fun.  It won't last but another day or two and then we will be back in the 60's.  I don't think you are too far from me.

[avator]

Thanks Keith.. I had planned to run  it through the paces today to test the reseal but that dang stove and the frozen pipes got in the way. Now it will need to wait another couple days while I deal with this stuff and the temps come back up. Then the weekend will most likely be busy helping get ready for Killer's thing at the barn.

I didn't really say that you leaving your damper closed in the shop triggered my brain about my ash pale I left in my shed on wood.  All was well.  The bottom of the pale was just warm, but you probably figured that out.  Yes, the snow is too deep to run around outside to shoot in.  Plus, the cold makes for miserable shooting fun.  It won't last but another day or two and then we will be back in the 60's.  I don't think you are too far from me.

Ah, I got ya.
Yep, only a couple hours north of you here straight up 29. If you and I ever did and dealings it would be an easy meet in the middle and save all that packing and shipping garbage. 

[Bicycleman]

I moved from Nashville to Pensacola and thought I was done with the snow.  That's what I get for thinking or not thinking.

I wondered where you had gone.  Nashville has been so down since you left.  Everybody asking "Where's Keith?"   
Nashville's loss is Pensacola's gain.

[avator]

Betty Lou turned on the green light for buying a new gun..  budget $300 max.
But I've been exploring options and I don't think any of the current offerings would give me anything I don't already have. At least nothing exciting enough to drop $300 on.
Something I have been looking at though is the Buck Rail conversion kit for the AV Venturi.
Ok, y'all heard me say many many times that I'm not a tactical gun kinda guy.. but I gotta admit.. the NOTOS has really brought some change to my sweet tooth.
I can buy this kit and still have money in the kitty. Think I'll let this simmer a bit longer before I pull that trigger. It ain't like it's an invasive upgrade. It can be reversed.

[Rick67]

Betty Lou turned on the green light for buying a new gun..  budget $300 max.
But I've been exploring options and I don't think any of the current offerings would give me anything I don't already have. At least nothing exciting enough to drop $300 on.
Something I have been looking at though is the Buck Rail conversion kit for the AV Venturi.
Ok, y'all heard me say many many times that I'm not a tactical gun kinda guy.. but I gotta admit.. the NOTOS has really brought some change to my sweet tooth.
I can buy this kit and still have money in the kitty. Think I'll let this simmer a bit longer before I pull that trigger. It ain't like it's an invasive upgrade. It can be reversed.

A nice scope or 2’s feasible as well, Mr. B 👍

Promised myself not to buy airguns anymore, just beautify the ones I have, or get more scopes.

If the plating by Mahovsky Metalife goes really well I’ll have the rest of my guns plated one at a time 

[avator]

The gun already has a great sf scope on it. No need to upgrade that. And I already have 6 or 7 Big Air 12 rounds mags. I have scopes for all my other guns as well.

[avator]

Welp... the deal is done.. I pulled the trigger.
$153 no tax and free shipping. I went with the black.
I wonder if there is a market for the take off stuff or if I should hang on to it for a perk if I ever decide to sell/trade the gun.