Author Topic: DAR Gen II is now available (Read 78897 times - 3 votes)
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Firewalker · « **Reply #580 on:** January 29, 2021, 04:21:50 PM »

I have wanted a .25 forever but the cost per pellet is way too much! I'll just swage my own and work up a good hollow point.

singleshotcajun · « **Reply #581 on:** January 29, 2021, 04:31:54 PM »

Gosh when they send my air tube back maybe they send an extra ? 🤔

Firewalker · « **Reply #582 on:** January 29, 2021, 05:13:13 PM »

Well... I did ask for an extra magazine to make up for the defects.

Quote from: singleshotcajun on January 29, 2021, 04:31:54 PM

Gosh when they send my air tube back maybe they send an extra ? 🤔

Nvreloader · « **Reply #583 on:** January 29, 2021, 11:58:10 PM »

I hope you guys get a reply back, I sure haven't had any success from Ryan.

I have been asking for a diagram to get the correct size of good "O" rings and haven't heard back on that either.

I have the funds to buy a 22 & 25 cal, but I think I get another brand, Not very happy..........

I can't get my 17 cal Dar to stop leaking, had it since the 1st of Dec,
I thought I had it fixed but still leaks very slowly from somewhere etc.

I give up on it and stuffed it back in it's sleeping bag,
but I did get 6 shots before the leaking started........

Don

tracker1955 · « **Reply #584 on:** January 30, 2021, 01:37:52 AM »

It saddens me to see people having the same issues with their Gen 2 guns that I had with my Gen 1 two years ago. After recalling all the rifles last time and all the tests and improvements, I was hopeful they had resolved all the problems but evidently not. I even considered giving one a try again but wanted to wait this time for others to wring them out. Sad too because I really like the weight and simple design, maybe they'll have better luck with the Gen 3. In any case, they are at least still standing behind their product, would hate to see the communications between Aim and their Chinese manufacturer though. $:-\$

Nvreloader · « **Reply #585 on:** January 30, 2021, 01:45:03 PM »

Tom
It wouldn't be so bad, if they (DAR) would just get the diagram out with the "O" rings sizes shown,
then you could at least get GOOD "O" rings and reseal everything up and have a better than 99% chance of it working right etc.

I have no problem doing the work, as then I can see the working of the air rifle etc,
as probably most of us modders are capable of working on them, as far as the warranty goes.
I can count on 1 hand the times I have had any good warranty backup on just about anything I have bought,
I prefer just doing it myself, then I KNOW it is done right etc.

Now if this ag were a $300,000 price model, I would be plum up set with the ongoing problem,
and demand a fix, but for the amount I paid, I don't expect too much.
Just need the parts diagram to fix the problems.

Tia,
Don

RDB · « **Reply #586 on:** January 30, 2021, 02:08:17 PM »

Quote from: Nvreloader on January 29, 2021, 11:58:10 PM

I hope you guys get a reply back, I sure haven't had any success from Ryan.

I have been asking for a diagram to get the correct size of good "O" rings and haven't heard back on that either.

I have the funds to buy a 22 & 25 cal, but I think I get another brand, Not very happy..........

I can't get my 17 cal Dar to stop leaking, had it since the 1st of Dec,
I thought I had it fixed but still leaks very slowly from somewhere etc.

I give up on it and stuffed it back in it's sleeping bag,
but I did get 6 shots before the leaking started........

Don

Don, if its leaking from the reg vent, and your not to frustrated at this point. Replace the small oring on the reg seat with a 006. Stopped the leaking on mine and hasn't leaked since.

Nvreloader · « **Reply #587 on:** January 30, 2021, 02:43:22 PM »

Thanks Rod

The first leak was 2 different spots in the fill valve, got those fixed, (I think),
then the gage sleeve was leaking >fixed?

Then it leaked from inside the gage face, replaced that and fixed > (I think),
then the reg vent was leaking silicone oil/air and I got mad and put it to sleep in it's sleeping bag............LOL.

And there she sets for the last month or so, with only 6 shots toal fired thru it,
I want to replace ALL the "O" rings, at one time, but I am not going to waste my time,
and replace every "O" ring in steps chasing leaks etc.

Tia,
Don

Firewalker · « **Reply #588 on:** January 30, 2021, 03:26:01 PM »

I am actually very exited about DAR, my replacement is now holding 20MPa just fine.

I really dont see these problems as overwhelming or impossible to overcome and certainly not something that has not shown up on the big boys like Daystate or FX as I have read many, many threads about leaking o-rings on just about all PCP's including the new Avenger (my next purchase).

I have been very critical of DAR due to what Tracker1955 is calling (rightly so) "problems" with the first gen seemingly bleeding over to the second gen guns. But frankly, it is coming down to a single o-ring. I personally can live with that now that I understand the issue and considering that the issue is being addressed, going forward, the o-rings will be replaced before shipping, parts will be sent out and they now have an understanding of the fix.

For this reason, I have also bought a .25 from DAR and am exited to see if it is a "Laser" like the .22.

I'm gonna' shut up and get set up for 50 yards to get some lead on paper today and see what it likes the best.

Quote from: tracker1955 on January 30, 2021, 01:37:52 AM

It saddens me to see people having the same issues with their Gen 2 guns that I had with my Gen 1 two years ago. After recalling all the rifles last time and all the tests and improvements, I was hopeful they had resolved all the problems but evidently not. I even considered giving one a try again but wanted to wait this time for others to wring them out. Sad too because I really like the weight and simple design, maybe they'll have better luck with the Gen 3. In any case, they are at least still standing behind their product, would hate to see the communications between Aim and their Chinese manufacturer though. $:-\$

Privateer · « **Reply #589 on:** January 30, 2021, 04:27:00 PM »

I've never seen a Gun that didn't need modified from the manufacturer that meets our demands.
Most use the cheapest o-rings out there and we all know that!

tracker1955 · « **Reply #590 on:** January 30, 2021, 06:04:42 PM »

Sorry guys, wasn't trying to sour anyone on the DAR, I actually like the looks and feel of the rifle, and the improved magazine is definitely a plus, just hate seeing all the comments about problems between the two forums. O-rings wouldn't fix the problems on the Gen 1 rifles I had, spent $25 dollars on o-rings for that one for nothing, just bad machining. If the new ones are machined ok where o-rings fix the leaks then it's far less of a problem than before. I will say that if Aim knows the old o-rings are an issue they should be replacing them on every rifle before shipment.

crazyhorse1 · « **Reply #591 on:** January 30, 2021, 09:31:49 PM »

I'm e-mailing Monday about my two issues with my DAR .22. Just have to decide repair or refund. I really like the rifle and it reminds me of my Discovery .22 (which went 12 years without a leak).
My Marauder .25 is in it's 10th year no issues.

Firewalker · « **Reply #592 on:** January 30, 2021, 09:34:15 PM »

Tom,

No need to apologize, I think everybody understands the frustration at not being able to shoot a gun that you want to try.

I was able to work on a window mount in my shop for a 50 yard target today. I am getting the final few adjustments done tonight but here is what I have so far.

tracker1955 · « **Reply #593 on:** January 31, 2021, 01:14:18 AM »

Can't see what's below the window, I assume it's a benchtop. I actually have a shooting bench at my family room window, it allows me 58 yards until it hits the woods to my rear. That wooded area is Core Of Engineers hunting grounds between me and J Percy Priest Lake near Nashville.

Firewalker · « **Reply #594 on:** January 31, 2021, 12:42:29 PM »

Tom, There is actually nothing under that window, my work bench is just to the right of the window making this a perfect spot for shooting. I also stand to shoot as the window is 54" off the ground.

singleshotcajun · « **Reply #595 on:** January 31, 2021, 12:59:55 PM »

The first time I toured the Battleship Alabama I knew sailors could not be much more than 5’6” 😉 the same day I went through the USS Drum WWII Diesel electric submarine, I’m 6’4” had a concussion before the day was over.

Firewalker · « **Reply #596 on:** January 31, 2021, 01:49:57 PM »

I am just thrilled that the DAR's trigger is so easy to work on! Threw the receiver in the gunsmithing vice and tapped out all the pins, deburred everything (very little to do, nice and clean) and honed the sear on a DMT then polished it to a high gloss, dropped a pin ^#(*% of Moly on the surface and reinstalled everything. A very quick 10 minutes of work.

I then set the gas tube in the vice and got to work on the sear preload screw and turned it in until it fired the gun then backed it out 1 full turn. 33oz on average now, still a little stiff and some creep but a lighter spring may take care of some of that.

I may over extend the trigger spring a bit and see if that gives me the 1 pound trigger I am looking for.

I finished the window rest and held the reticle dead zero, got a magazine down range full of H&N Sport Field Target Trophy domes, 14.66gr. The bull is 4" so the group was about 2.5", not great so I will keep running through my pellets and see if I can find a shooter. BTW- the top two were with 22MPa and went high, once I fell to 20MPa, the group tightened up a lot.

Firewalker · « **Reply #597 on:** January 31, 2021, 01:52:21 PM »

Quote from: singleshotcajun on January 31, 2021, 12:59:55 PM

The first time I toured the Battleship Alabama I knew sailors could not be much more than 5’6” 😉 the same day I went through the USS Drum WWII Diesel electric submarine, I’m 6’4” had a concussion before the day was over.

I'm 5'8", I can run through door frames without ducking. Ships were made for a guy my size!

singleshotcajun · « **Reply #598 on:** January 31, 2021, 02:04:42 PM »

Thanks for your service Sir, I am Glad we have brave men well under six foot to operate our flying and floating defensive tools.

Firewalker · « **Reply #599 on:** January 31, 2021, 03:45:22 PM »

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