Help! Misplaced both fill probes for ataman ap16 and can’t find them online anywhere. Is there anybody who knows the size of it so I can hopefully replace. Thanks
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Ataman ap16 fill probe size
- Thread starter Robrobierob3
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.232 "dia. x .525" lg.
Then steps up to .270" dia., that acts as a stop, so the probe doesn't go in too deep.
The center of the first o-ring is about .110" from the end of the probe, the second o-ring is about .390" from the end of the probe.
Good luck
Mike
Then steps up to .270" dia., that acts as a stop, so the probe doesn't go in too deep.
The center of the first o-ring is about .110" from the end of the probe, the second o-ring is about .390" from the end of the probe.
Good luck
Mike
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Thanks so much for responding i really appreciate it. I’m so irritated with the fact i misplaced the originals. I’m probably gonna need way more than luck to find that thing online anywhere with those same specs 
there’s almost no doubt in my mind that I’ll never shoot my ap16 again. Poor gun has less than 50 shots on it
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Is there anyone here who has made their own fill probe? Or had one made? Just curious. It's funny that when Ataman was no longer shipping to the states that I actually thought about copying mine on the lathe. Just in case.
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It's going to be tough to find a replacement fill probe. Your best course of action may be to post a WTB in the classifieds here and on other forums.
One thought - I just compared my AP16 fill probe to a Cricket I fill probe and they are very close. If you could machine down a Cricket probe it could work.
One thought - I just compared my AP16 fill probe to a Cricket I fill probe and they are very close. If you could machine down a Cricket probe it could work.
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Rob -
Have you tried this one -
It "looks" right. Seems to be in stock. Might be worth the $15 to give it a try.
If it's too large, it's an easy modification to make it smaller. Any machine shop a lathe and about 5 minutes of work.
Mike
Have you tried this one -
It "looks" right. Seems to be in stock. Might be worth the $15 to give it a try.
If it's too large, it's an easy modification to make it smaller. Any machine shop a lathe and about 5 minutes of work.
Mike
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I saw that same piece already on that same website but I wasn’t sure to trust it because of the payment methods and all the reviews about it being a scam. Is that a trust worthy site mike. And again thanks for all your help
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Well...get out there and do some work !
I know of one guy that needs an Ataman fill probe
Mike
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I'm on it MIke. If I'm unable to get the dimensions for the o-rings while their still in place what are the odds I'll ruin my o-rings if I try to take them off for sizing?
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Cool...
Yeah, pretty high, unless you are really careful, and go slow. But, even then.
If you have something that's a hook form on the end, round, and pointed, that's a good start.
You'll need the "hook shape and point" to get under the o-ring, and then give it a little twist, to grab the o-ring, and slowly pull it up and out of the groove.
Mike
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I have the opposite problem. I bought an early Ataman rifle,so early it was a bolt action. About 5 years ago I misplaced the rifle, don‘t know if I left it at the range or it was stolen from my home or car or what happened. I do however have my spare fill probe for it. It measures about .25 inches in diameter. Here is a pic, with the bag it came in ,if you have the part # it may help. If you think it may work for you PM me and I’ll send it to you, unless of course you’re tired of looking and just want to send me the AP-16. 
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We will be making all the Ataman fill probes shortly. And spare parts for all the guns from Ataman that can no longer be had.
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Interesting.
While none of my Ataman guns (3) have needed anything, this is very good to know.
Thanks Lee.
MIke
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