Have noticed this with both my 460 and my 430L the rifles are Great, but.....the cocking cycle is what i would describe as very metal on metal grindy. What is the exact cause and solution for this? Am I just spoiled by my weihrauch underlevers?
Diana Diana underlevers, grindy cocking stroke
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the stocks come off and you need to take a look at the metal-to-metal contact areas and add grease and or replace the warn parts but without pictures hard to say what the problem is
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I have the same issue with a D65. It's very accurate, but sounds as if there is sand in the gun! Is this normal? What pictures would show this?
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My Diana 48s had the same problem. The factory cleaning and lube job is pretty poor on these rifles.
They need stripped, thoroughly cleaned and relubed new, out of the box imo.
They need stripped, thoroughly cleaned and relubed new, out of the box imo.
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My experience with airguns that have an applied rail on the receiver is that the interior can have burrs and rough edges. When the piston is ran up against this it scars the piston. Then the metal to metal grinding starts and sounds exactly like what you are describing. With a simple tear down, it would reveal this. Sand/polish both receiver and piston. Grease the surface and the grinding is gone.
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I was told by a top tuner that with the 60-65s due to the three springs, two inside one, that thats normal as you cock it the springs will rub against each other. Was told you could tar them up to help that but then risk slowing it down by a good amount.
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With the Diana underlevers, I would first check that the front stock screws haven't gone in too deep, due to stock wood crushing under them from overtightening. This will cause interference with the cocking lever and extra friction and sound, and it is a progressive condition.
IME, every springer needs to have either the stock screw pockets hardened with superglue, or flat washers added under the star washers, if not already by the factory. I do both. Only then is the proper function and durability of the stock / receiver interface guaranteed.
A few drops of thin, quality gun oil (I use V-Mach) into every accessible joint of the cocking system of my sidelever Dianas (I've had three) worked wonders with regards to quiet, smooth and low-resistance cocking action. No need to dismantle, even though it is a good idea if you have the tools and the skills.
IME, every springer needs to have either the stock screw pockets hardened with superglue, or flat washers added under the star washers, if not already by the factory. I do both. Only then is the proper function and durability of the stock / receiver interface guaranteed.
A few drops of thin, quality gun oil (I use V-Mach) into every accessible joint of the cocking system of my sidelever Dianas (I've had three) worked wonders with regards to quiet, smooth and low-resistance cocking action. No need to dismantle, even though it is a good idea if you have the tools and the skills.
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Just a update after paying closer attention to what's going on here....it's the anti bear trap engaging that feels grindy to me...I'll have to pop her out of the stock and put a little moly paste in that area. The model 460 appears to have the same bear trap on it also.
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