Spring compression, how long?

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Bosun
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Spring compression, how long?

Thu Aug 06, 2015 6:55 am

Hi All,

I get a bit concerned while I'm out hunting. If I leave my rifle cocked for too long, will it affect the spring rate? Am I being a little paranoid?

What would be a general rule of thumb?

I have a TX200 HC and a ProSport.
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Timmytree
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Re: Spring compression, how long?

Thu Aug 06, 2015 7:44 am

As long as you like, it makes virtually no difference.
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roadrunner
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Re: Spring compression, how long?

Thu Aug 06, 2015 9:20 am

Standard AA springs are fine, other springs ie my titan spring suffered after leaving it cocked
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Bosun
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Re: Spring compression, how long?

Fri Aug 07, 2015 7:19 am

Thanks for the replies, it was just a thought as the springs must be getting almost coil bound.
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Air Arms TX200 HC 0.177 Walnut, MTC Mamba Lite 3-12x44
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Umarex Beretta 92FS pellet Pistol
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Re: Spring compression, how long?

Fri Aug 07, 2015 8:48 am

Bosun wrote:Thanks for the replies, it was just a thought as the springs must be getting almost coil bound.

Just make sure it has enough lube/grease so that it doesn't get hot on compression

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