If you dont have them already I found some good "dummy pins" for the trigger pins that really made it go back together much easier.
Please give us a follow up on the rod.
John
Please give us a follow up on the rod.
John
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Something happened to my 48? **Update**
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Justin, the exact same thing happened to my 48 just one day after you posted here. You can see my thread about it over on the German Gateway board. At the time I made this video, the lightbulb had not lit up above my head yet. I was still under the assumption that the problem was in the trigger unit...
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I called Umarex this morning and spoke with Evan and explained what happened. All he asked for was a copy of my receipt. I e mailed him a copy and my parts are on the way. I'm impressed.
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That's great! I bought mine used and have not heard back (I had emailed). I'm thinking that I'll be out of luck having purchased it used...
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Just wondering and looking around on the net but how does the latch rod stay connected to the piston? Like my TX, the rod is threaded into the piston. The pic you posted it doesn’t appear broken. So the question is how is it held together?
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Mine shot good since new. When the spring broke at about 10,000 shots I put the vortek pg2 kit in it and the kit made the shot cycle very quick and more accurate out a longer ranges due to the smoother shot cycle. I normally shoot mine out to 80 and 100 yards and it is very accurate. Think you will really like that kit. Word of advice though, use the blue factory piston seal instead of the one that comes with the kit. Had some fps variations with the moly seal in a couple of guns. Now I use factory blue seals in my Diana’s and ARH seals in the others. Just my experiences and hope it helps you.
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Thanks Butch, my seal is perfect. I installed a Vortek kit in my 34 and it made a big difference in my shooting experience.
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It is really hard to get pi$$ed at companies (I have been a bit naughty but as you already used that I guess it is ok...I will be a good boy I promice) I know from my 2 month long maximus ordeal....but that is a different duck.
This the thing broke.....I generally go under the rule that if it is made by man it can be screwed up.....unless this is a common thing (looks like two have had it on this forum alone) there is not a real cause to toss the baby out with the bath water.
You do scare me however......my new 48 should be on the truck to be delivered today. Midway had them on sale last week....$100 cheaper then Pyrmaid.....I had to do it. Wanted a 54 but that was out of stock.
I had a 54 years ago but sold it when my left side had issues....so I figure I will be shooting this big girl off a rest....no issue with that.....not sure how the cocking is going to be now....trying to get stronger again so I can play more.
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My 48 shoots well and I like the rifle, that being said if I had bought the 34 first I probably wouldn't have bought the 48. I was chapped when I started this thread and still am to a point. I understand things breaking and wearing out and if this rifle was bought used or several years old, ok. But IMO this being a pretty new rifle the stem shouldn't have pulled out of the piston.
A couple weeks ago I commented to a buddy that I thought the spring was broke because it was vibrating after the shot, something it had never done. Unlike the 34 the 48's shot cycle had always been smooth and vibration free. Looking back the rifle was telling me something and I didn't listen.
A couple weeks ago I commented to a buddy that I thought the spring was broke because it was vibrating after the shot, something it had never done. Unlike the 34 the 48's shot cycle had always been smooth and vibration free. Looking back the rifle was telling me something and I didn't listen.
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Hats off to Umarex, my new piston complete with seal arrived today, great customer service IMO. The Vortek kit came yesterday so I have everything to put it back together, just have a little polishing and clean up to do.
Thanks for all the advice guys. Justin
Thanks for all the advice guys. Justin
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Good to hear you’ve had good luck with them also. I think you’ll like that vortek kit in it.
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Well it's together and it cocks and fires................ but it only fires when you turn it upside down and give the sear a little nudge with a screwdriver. I tried adjusting the trigger and it makes no difference.
I hope I can communicate this so it makes some sense. When it cocks it sets the trigger like it should, push the safety off and squeeze the trigger to the second stage, the squeeze to fire. it makes a small click and the trigger comes back like it should. The piston is still cocked at this point, pull the cocking lever back and at the end of the stroke I can feel and hear it click, at this point I can press the anti bear trap button and return the lever forward and uncock the rifle. However, when if I continue to pull the cocking lever back as just described it will click again and reset the trigger but will not fire unless I give the sear a little nudge with a screwdriver. I loosened the action screws too, no help.
With the rifle uncocked I can reset the trigger with a screwdriver and it works like it should. Also it won't bump fire even when holding the trigger back.
I'll take it apart and hopefully figure out what's wrong, just not today. I think I'll take my 34 out and relieve some stress. BTW I got my first kill with the 34 this AM, a sparrow on one of my bluebird boxes at about 25 yards, so today hasn't been a total bummer. lol
I hope I can communicate this so it makes some sense. When it cocks it sets the trigger like it should, push the safety off and squeeze the trigger to the second stage, the squeeze to fire. it makes a small click and the trigger comes back like it should. The piston is still cocked at this point, pull the cocking lever back and at the end of the stroke I can feel and hear it click, at this point I can press the anti bear trap button and return the lever forward and uncock the rifle. However, when if I continue to pull the cocking lever back as just described it will click again and reset the trigger but will not fire unless I give the sear a little nudge with a screwdriver. I loosened the action screws too, no help.
With the rifle uncocked I can reset the trigger with a screwdriver and it works like it should. Also it won't bump fire even when holding the trigger back.
I'll take it apart and hopefully figure out what's wrong, just not today. I think I'll take my 34 out and relieve some stress. BTW I got my first kill with the 34 this AM, a sparrow on one of my bluebird boxes at about 25 yards, so today hasn't been a total bummer. lol
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I did notice when I was assembling the gun that the end of the new stem is machined different than the original.
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Did you clean the trigger assembly? I spray mine out with cleaner then lube the trigger assembly with Remington oil. Put some oil in that trigger unit and see if it helps. One other thing is back the trigger guard screws out a little. I have seen some screws a little long putting the trigger in a bind when cocked.
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