10 strokes should put you at 1740 +- 145 psi. This is if you have pre-charge. Mine does not, and the 30 extra pumps I believe will balance out with more shots at the 2000 psi and below. Shooting the ultra-shocks (25.4 grains), the sweet spot is between 2000 and 1800 psi, or a little lower. I am going down the rabbit hole and seriously considering ordering some parts guns from ATI, another .22 and a .177. These rifles are just too much fun! Good luck with your replacement rifle. May the lube be with you
I put 5-6 drops in the oil hole then pumped it, put 5-6 drops in the oil hole and pumped some more, repeated until the pump lever moved like it should and pumped like it should.
Mine and the others I have seen have been 3.5 - 4 turns out (CCW) from bottomed out from factory. CW to bottom out the HS. That will give you a starting point.
Good morning to each of you
Here's an update on Freedom # 3 ( new + 2 warranty replacements)
Upon arrival I inspected the gun, tightened 1 loose screw, lubed ( 6 drops) & began pumping
The lube routine became 3 drops every 5 pumps,or whenever I stopped pumping; whichever came first
The manometer indicated just above zero so I read it as 200psi
– 8 pumps 200-1700
– pressure held 2 hours
– 36 pumps 1700-3000
– pressure held overnight
I have been shooting 2800 down to 2000 +/- and then pumping in back to 2800
Working in 3 or 6 pump then lube routine; as 3 pumps gets 100psi usually
The pumping has become smooth;except for an occasional clunk when bringing the handle home
As of this morning with the rifle at 2800psi: 97 rounds and 265 pumps.
The barrel has been cleaned (string method)
The rifle is sighted in at 10, 20, & 30 yards (iron sights) & chrono testing has begun
(More data needed before reporting)
As my first PCP I must remark that sighting in is way easier, and fewer rounds, than with a powerful nitro/springer.
So,that's my log
Feel free to comment upon it and ask questions,
Here are remarks, observations & of my own
– When pumping I hear an occasional soft gurgle (blup) sound; Oiling (1-3 drops) stops it
– If the gun rests before pumping sometimes the first strokes are ineffective; again,oiling 1-3 drops fixes this
Is this sign of a bad or leaking pump?
That's it for now
Ed
PS
This is a great gun!!!