Benjamin Old leaky Disco .22

[Dog]

My first affordable PCP bought new 2009 around $250. That’s about $10,000 in today’s dollars?

The gun always had slow leak, now retired and still had slow leak! So rainy days ahead I snooped the rifle and found leak at base of pressure gauge. Looked online, found schematic and ordered o-ring kit to cover anything I might tear up.

Only issue found is I have the old version with NPT gauge threads. Read that the newer rifles went o-ring seals before discontinued. Replaced gauge block o-rings then set up tube; fill valve, gauge and valve as seen in picture for HP test. I had to really crank down on tapered threads or new gauge block with o-ring would be in the works.

Cheap and easy to work on

 

[Airgunmann]

Piece of derlin with a hole in the center can be used as a spacer / oring seal as well

 

[Gerry52]

The Disco was my 1st PCP. It opened the rabbit hole & I dived in head first. Had so much fun with it I had to try 6 other PCP'S before finally ending up with what I have now. Wish I still had it. Gave it away to someone who's been shooting it for 7 years with no problems.

 

[Dr. Kralenstein]

Ye Olde disco is a fine instrument. Many builds I've done on that platform. Some I definitely miss. I got sucked into the "single shot is so lame" game when mag fed guns became affordable. I sold mine all off, some of which had tons of money into them.

Hold on to it.

 

[Perle]

Definitely hold onto it. Great platform

 

[bf1956]

I recently acquired 1in 177 from a Verterans widow in a package deal. This rifle is amazing, awesome accuracy, nock down power. No break dancing after the shot. Had I knew now back then could have possibly saved me some money.

 

[Dog]

Thanks. The Disco and my Talon SS are light and easy to carry in the field. The TKO is a must on the Disco to be back yard friendly but have to be careful in the brush or just remove it.
Anyone have a good source and experience with new O-ring gauge block, extension and gauge package? If I have to do valve work, not sure if I can get the NPT threads tight again in the future. Cheers.

 

[Dog]

Piece of derlin with a hole in the center can be used as a spacer / oring seal as well

To be used in the old NPT block or used to replace the block? Got me thinking...

 

[Privateer]

https://www.archerairguns.com/benjamin-discovery-airgun-parts-s/173.htm

 

[Airgunmann]

It would only work if there is a bottom to the hole so it can squish it down to seal I don't remember if the disco was like that or not

 

[Dr. Kralenstein]

Can always switch to a Prod gauge and block. Will pick up a few FPS too. Would need the gauge adapter too.

Probably around 25 bucks from crosman. Can't remember how much they are anymore.

 

[w1lp]

Speaking of old leaky Disco’s this one came to me last week. It leaks out the barrel when you try to fill (even when cocked) so I‘m assuming it is a valve issue. It came with an estate I bought that included 2 Marauders with Michael Chavka stocks. It doesn’t look like there is much stock on the Disco. BNM receiver, shroud, etc. Does anyone have a guess who might have made the stock?

Clint

 

[Quad82]

Yup, a disco and Maxamus. Still have mine. Grandkids are just about ready!

 

[SteveV]

Speaking of old leaky Disco’s this one came to me last week. It leaks out the barrel when you try to fill (even when cocked) so I‘m assuming it is a valve issue. It came with an estate I bought that included 2 Marauders with Michael Chavka stocks. It doesn’t look like there is much stock on the Disco. BNM receiver, shroud, etc. Does anyone have a guess who might have made the stock?

Clint

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Judging from the pistol grip, would guess that is a Steve Corcoran stock. Want to sell it?

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[w1lp]

Thanks but going to get it shooting again.