When i put the bolt forward and lock it in its tight... try to load a pellet in its even more so....any suggestions gents?
When i put the bolt forward and lock it in its tight... try to load a pellet in its even more so....any suggestions gents?
Everyone is entitled to an opinion ...but only mine is right!
DAVE G
The QB bolts are usually very sticky when new.
I take mine out and buff them a bit with some emery and crocus and then put a buff coat of moly or PTFE grease on them.
Instantly better.
Or rub a little lube on the areas you can see and keep working it.
Sean
I waited a few weeks before tearing mine apart, but why wait - they benefit greatly from a polish, lube and re-seal.
To do what Sean has suggested, you will need to open up the breach, but if you're careful you can reuse the factory breach seal so don't worry if you don't have a seal kit.
Polish up the bolt, hammer, hammer spring, cocking pins. If you ever think you will install a hammer de bouncer from Archer (over priced little U shaped piece of metal supposed to increase your shot count by 30-50%) then don't polish the pin slots.
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That would be the biggest issue with all the QB's- rarely does one not need to take it apart soon after getting it. If someone isn't mechanically inclined, or wants "perfect" out of the box- QB's are not for them. It's sad really, with just a bit more effort at the factory, they would have a super-accurate and, if better seals were used, long-lasting product at minimal, if any, extra cost. But, as many people have put it before, they are a bit of a "diamond in the rough' and can be some of the best shooters around, with a bit of effort.
I'd say I care- but I'd probably be lying...
On a good note though I've noticed recently that the hammers and cocking blocks are really smooth and shiny. They look like they have been put through a tumble mill. So maybe they are getting it ....slowly.
Sean
Sometimes it's great to just tinker and polish stuff. I really enjoyed deburring and cleaning up the internals on an AR2079A I just got.
Cheers
DaveD
Qb's are pretty nice but for sure need a little TLC.
I got a qb78d for my son ... was going to be xmas present but.. Its more dads toy now :)
It's been apart a few times :) Tuned
2 things I should note....
1) Check your crown... I know mine was bad. Used the brass screw trick and now its a tack driver.
2) The barrel band need to be attached to the co2 tube some how otherwise it moves and cause left to right shift in poi... a set screw does the trick.
At the same time both my brother-in-laws got qb's for xmas ;)
Bruce