Almagard 3752 (Tune in a Tube?) experiment.

[Bayman]

Double checked the gun to ensure my memory was correct. Average 735, ES 6 & SD 2. 16.47 fpe in a tame manageable package.

[BigDean]

Double checked the gun to ensure my memory was correct. Average 735, ES 6 & SD 2. 16.47 fpe in a tame manageable package.

How is all of your rifles doing with the almagard?

[Bayman]

Double checked the gun to ensure my memory was correct. Average 735, ES 6 & SD 2. 16.47 fpe in a tame manageable package.

How is all of your rifles doing with the almagard?

I've since abandoned the Almagard because whatever initial dampening it provided would dissipate after a while. I never had any lubration problems with it or anything else for that matter. My last few spring changes were relubed with the tan grease Vortek used to include in the kits. I still have a ton of it because I've installed a bunch of his kits and he gives you so much more than you should use. The tan grease is a lighter viscosity than the 3752. I don't see the need for the extra viscosity and stickiness of the 3752 if the dampening eventually goes away.

I have to return to my original position that relying on tar or lube for dampening is a poor substitute for properly made guides. It's been my personal experience from experimenting with my own guns and seeing the long term effects of "lube tunes" on guns sent to me that the excess lube eventually overwhelms the piston seals wiping ability. When that happens the lube winds up in the compression chamber. That leads to excessive dieseling and sometimes detonation. Both not good for the gun. Broken, bent springs and burnt out piston seals are often the end result.

HTH
Ron

Ps That's a honker of a smallmouth. I'm sooo jealous!

[nced]

Double checked the gun to ensure my memory was correct. Average 735, ES 6 & SD 2. 16.47 fpe in a tame manageable package.

How is all of your rifles doing with the almagard?

I've since abandoned the Almagard because whatever initial dampening it provided would dissipate after a while. I never had any lubration problems with it or anything else for that matter. My last few spring changes were relubed with the tan grease Vortek used to include in the kits. I still have a ton of it because I've installed a bunch of his kits and he gives you so much more than you should use. The tan grease is a lighter viscosity than the 3752. I don't see the need for the extra viscosity and stickiness of the 3752 if the dampening eventually goes away.

I have to return to my original position that relying on tar or lube for dampening is a poor substitute for properly made guides. It's been my personal experience from experimenting with my own guns and seeing the long term effects of "lube tunes" on guns sent to me that the excess lube eventually overwhelms the piston seals wiping ability. When that happens the lube winds up in the compression chamber. That leads to excessive dieseling and sometimes detonation. Both not good for the gun. Broken, bent springs and burnt out piston seals are often the end result.

HTH
Ron

Ps That's a honker of a smallmouth. I'm sooo jealous!

"I have to return to my original position that relying on tar or lube for dampening is a poor substitute for properly made guides."

Exactly my own experience! When I used to do tunes I also received guns that were "slathered internally" with grease like this (to dampen twang/vibration I assume...........

[BigDean]

Double checked the gun to ensure my memory was correct. Average 735, ES 6 & SD 2. 16.47 fpe in a tame manageable package.

How is all of your rifles doing with the almagard?

I've since abandoned the Almagard because whatever initial dampening it provided would dissipate after a while. I never had any lubration problems with it or anything else for that matter. My last few spring changes were relubed with the tan grease Vortek used to include in the kits. I still have a ton of it because I've installed a bunch of his kits and he gives you so much more than you should use. The tan grease is a lighter viscosity than the 3752. I don't see the need for the extra viscosity and stickiness of the 3752 if the dampening eventually goes away.

I have to return to my original position that relying on tar or lube for dampening is a poor substitute for properly made guides. It's been my personal experience from experimenting with my own guns and seeing the long term effects of "lube tunes" on guns sent to me that the excess lube eventually overwhelms the piston seals wiping ability. When that happens the lube winds up in the compression chamber. That leads to excessive dieseling and sometimes detonation. Both not good for the gun. Broken, bent springs and burnt out piston seals are often the end result.

HTH
Ron

Ps That's a honker of a smallmouth. I'm sooo jealous!

Thanks he was 24in he was a big one on one of my painted crankbaits. I caught a 17in yesterday!!

&^^& lol i ordered some of that almaguard to try it out lol it was 30$ a tube.

[Bayman]

Double checked the gun to ensure my memory was correct. Average 735, ES 6 & SD 2. 16.47 fpe in a tame manageable package.

How is all of your rifles doing with the almagard?

I've since abandoned the Almagard because whatever initial dampening it provided would dissipate after a while. I never had any lubration problems with it or anything else for that matter. My last few spring changes were relubed with the tan grease Vortek used to include in the kits. I still have a ton of it because I've installed a bunch of his kits and he gives you so much more than you should use. The tan grease is a lighter viscosity than the 3752. I don't see the need for the extra viscosity and stickiness of the 3752 if the dampening eventually goes away.

I have to return to my original position that relying on tar or lube for dampening is a poor substitute for properly made guides. It's been my personal experience from experimenting with my own guns and seeing the long term effects of "lube tunes" on guns sent to me that the excess lube eventually overwhelms the piston seals wiping ability. When that happens the lube winds up in the compression chamber. That leads to excessive dieseling and sometimes detonation. Both not good for the gun. Broken, bent springs and burnt out piston seals are often the end result.

HTH
Ron

Ps That's a honker of a smallmouth. I'm sooo jealous!

Thanks he was 24in he was a big one on one of my painted crankbaits. I caught a 17in yesterday!!

&^^& lol i ordered some of that almaguard to try it out lol it was 30$ a tube.

Nice! There's nothing like catching big fish on homemade lures.


The Almagard will be fine when used sparingly and not to reduce twang. I believe it also comes in 3751 which I believe is a little thinner viscosity. The 3752 is very sticky stuff wait until you work with it
Good luck to you.
Ron