× There are considerable benefits to the shooter of switching to a gas ram powered air rifle. the crosspin slips right out. This drastically reduces the Lightning’ Display as a link instead, × You will need to fabricate a tool that will pass around the main pin at the back of the gun, enough to compress thr spring and guide forward almost 1/2". The Lightning XL is basically the same as a Supersport, so instructions should be in the archives here. Ronnie Sunshines - UK's Largest Gun Retailer! Anyone have any advice on what I am facing? Hi there personally i dont know how to fit a spring.If you have never installed one yourself before i would highly recomend you took it to a gun shop.That way you will know that it is fitted safely and succurly for your use.If you are not up for paying to get it fitted just ask the gun shop for some tips and im sure they will probalbly help. Im off to the gsmiths 2morrow to get one but im not sure how to install it, anyone with any diagrams or just a step by step would be greatly apprciated! Martin, think very hard before you decide to replace the spring yourself. Clear editor. Click here & read all the take it to the gunsmiths! Page 1 of 2. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our. Having the more advanced technology also makes this version of the lightning much more quiet when used in the field. Got a new spring in my XL last month.
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As one, this provides all the power and accuracy that has made the Lightning range a legend. Click/Collect & delivery available You can post now and register later. Also the gunsmith will chrono it to make sure it's below 12ft/lbs of power. Convert you Marauder to a Bottled and Regulated Gun. dibbz2000, I've written on the BSA's several times. BSA have also upgraded the silencer, as a dull ‘thock’ is the only sound heard on firing and it also doubles up as a useful cocking aid. I can't think of anything worse than messing up such a nice model! Is it a straight forward tear down? The Lightning XL is basically the same as a Supersport, so instructions should be in the archives here. My dad used to do my bsa ligthnings spring change, its so easy m8. Any advice/tricks greatly appreciated. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Powered by Invision Community. You will need to fabricate a tool that will pass around the main pin at the back of the gun, enough to compress thr spring and guide forward almost 1/2". Subscribe to our newsletter to be upto date with the items! Price: £3.16 B1075 Rear guard screw . I was shooting a lot of very light weight pellets at the time and think that had something to do with the breakedge. Having the more advanced technology also makes this version of the lightning much more quiet when used in the field. To create our new GRT Lightning SE, we have taken our successful Lightning model, added the SE improvements and finally exchanged the traditional steel main spring for Gas Ram Technology. However I recently had the chance to see a BSA lightning in action with a Theoben Gas Ram installed, there was virtually no re-coil and I was very impressed how silent it was, the ram was factory set to produce 11.5FT/PS.
I don’t know much about gas rams but the owner seemed very impressed on the rifles increased performance and accuracy. the crosspin slips right out. The BSA Lightning is a very predictable and easy rifle to shoot, has excellent accuracy potential with handling properties to boot. Once the guide is clear of the crosspin,. By Jetzt BSA bei mobile.de kaufen. The latest version of the classic Lightning with the new nitrogen Gas Ram Technology gives something new to try with its smooth internal action.
× Just a thought and hope this may help. I didn't get a manual, and the gun is in obvious need of a good lube job,(starting to sound like my old dart guns) but never having owned a BSA before I want to make sure there is not going to be any big suprises awaiting me. Your link has been automatically embedded. My dad used to do my bsa ligthnings spring change, its so easy m8. August 29, 2006 in Airgunners. The pressure behind the spring is immense and would certainly cause an awful lot of damage.