I understand your point and thank you. Also I am glad your rifle work well now.So, I'll just share what is common with SOME of the new-ish hw50's which is what I have. Apprently a number came over-lubed, and were dieseling and burning up the piston seals. Mine was tuned I think almost when new. VERY few shots thru it, and the seal was burned up. This was of course replaced by the tuner (motorhead). And it does about 16fpe (.22). I think slightly above factory rating. I think generally, the guns are slightly over-sprung possibly with spring fatigue in mind? So, removing this little bit of over-sprung nature tends to increase power a little bit.
So, personally, me being me, if the spring feels like it is doing it's job, I would look into what is needed for disassembly and proper piston/spring lube. Tear it down, replace the seal which I'm sure doesn't cost much, and lube it properly. Should this have to be done to fix a relatively new gun? Of course not. But what is the likelihood the same thing will happen again. What is the liklihood your gun will get lost/damaged/or stolen when shipped? I'm good on all that. I'd sooner fix it myself.
FWIW, I did not have my gun tuned, but it was a sound investment for sure. As I am an absolute novice when it comes to springer tuning. I bought the gun already tuned in like new condition.
I just do not understand why we as the consumer should have to expect crap from the company that we support.
I know Mr Motörhead is an artist. I hope I can shake his hand one day,
Thank you all, I do appreciate your comments, I believe my rifle must have been packaged wrong and I must have been delivered one marked for England.
I will let everyone here know how AOA decides to deal with my brand new POS. Thank you
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