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by Manuel
Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:23 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: FWB 80 pellet velocity
Replies: 8
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Re: FWB 80 velocity

I did find some other unopened tins of pellets to try. A different tin (not previously opened) of Beeman H&N match (bright, no oxidation evident) had a average velocity of 414 fps (with SD of 5.9). This was only about 15 fps faster than the previously opened pellets (probably from the same batch...
by Manuel
Wed Dec 07, 2011 9:26 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: FWB 80 pellet velocity
Replies: 8
Views: 3519

Re: FWB 80 pellet velocity

Mainsprings and seals were replaced (professional job, not my work). I don't have any other pellets at the moment but do plan on trying others. Probably shouldn't have bought as many of the pellets I have as I did. I can't hold well enough to shoot a one hole group! My scores are the same as always-...
by Manuel
Wed Dec 07, 2011 5:00 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: FWB 80 pellet velocity
Replies: 8
Views: 3519

FWB 80 pellet velocity

I measured pellet velocity for my FWB 80 for after it was reconditioned at Pilkguns. For 25 shots, the average was 399 fps with a standard deviation of 5.2 and spread of 19 fps. Any other forum members who can post velocities for their FWB 80 for comparsion with these numbers? (I used a ProChrono at...
by Manuel
Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:21 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: How do I adjust ports (gas relief drillings) on Hammerli 232
Replies: 0
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How do I adjust ports (gas relief drillings) on Hammerli 232

My Hammerli 232 has 6 barrel ports (gas relief drillings). A picture in the manual shows screws that go in the two rear ports. There is no mention of the purpose of the ports or protocol for adjusting these screws in the manual, nor mention of how many screws can be used or even if any are necessary...