Tuning the Brocock Bantam Sniper HR

[bzizzi373]

I have owned my Brocock Bantam Sniper HR .22 for well over a month now and here are a few of the things I did to make gun even better.

* Adjusted trigger from almost three pounds to just under one pound (1.5mm allen key)

* Put Blue reomvable Lock Tite on hammer tension adjust threads to lock into place after adjusting to desired power to eliminate flyers and other accuracy issues.(Still able to adjust screw but will not move on it's own)

* Set Huma Regulator from 130 bart to 145-150 bar to increase power and reduce regulator response time.(Can now rapid fire w/o effecting accuracy)

* Lubricate bolt with moly to eliminate notchy bolt cycling and not always advancing magazine to next pellet because of binding. (Made a huge difference) Tried several lubricants, and moly paste worked the best.

* Added a DonnyFL Tatsu to really quiet shot report and keep OAL to a minimum.

* Machined and added a larger diameter bolt handle to aid in ease of cocking. ( After lubing bolt this may not be necessary but sure is nice)

Doing all of the above made a ok PCP into a really high quality, accurate PCP that is much more enjoyable to shoot. Power is set to shoot 15.9 JSB Exacts at 920 FPS while getting close to 100 shots from a 240 bar fill. This is now one of my all time favorite PCP's !

 

[nvblue]

Thanks for info .... That will help me! Mine should arrive this next week.

 

[Michael]

Good tips (+1 for you)

 

[Guest]

Hello-

Thank you for the information. This will be my next air rifle purchase. I am simply holding out for the wood version. Anyone out there have information on when they will arrive in the states?

Kind regards,

641

 

[Guest]

Thanks Bzizz, great tips!

 

[Mattblum]

Been wanting a Bantum since the first time I saw one. Want the sniper ever more. Thanks for the write up. Will make things much easier for me when I eventually buy one. Great write up!

 

[Guest]

Bzizz, would you mind posting a picture of where the adjustment is for the trigger? Also to go from 3 pounds to one pound which way do you turn the Allen key? I love my Bantam the trigger is the only thing I’m not super enthused about. 

Thanks,

Boog

 

[randy_68]

I should have a Beech stocked Bantam Monday. Can't wait. I've read so much good about these guns I just had to try one out. Mine is the std Hi-lite version. I would love to have a Sniper version but just too much coin right now. BTW, Love your new bolt knob. I may have to make one for mine after I get it.

 

[bzizzi373]

Trigger pull adjustment

Hammer Tension Adjustment and where to put threadlock 

Regulator Adjust screw

Where to Lube bolt with Moly 

My trigger pull weight post adjusting 

 

[Guest]

Bzizzi, thank you so much for going to the trouble to show me how to do it!!! I love my gun and once I adjust the trigger, I’ll love it even more.

I wish airgun manuals were as clear as your instructions

Thanks again!

Boog

 

[DHart]

Very nice! Thank you for the run down on your Sniper! Sounds like Brocock has a winner with the Sniper!

 

[bzizzi373]

I heard others complain about the cocking and magazine not cycling very smooth and at times not advancing to the next pellet thus causing no pellet to exit barrel. Trust me, lube the bolt assembly with moly and start shooting, will be a little stiffer at first but after a few shots becomes silky smooth and no more misfeeds. All of the things I did to my Sniper had a positive effect. If I bought one in .25 I would do all of these things from the get go.

 

[Guest]

I heard others complain about the cocking and magazine not cycling very smooth and at times not advancing to the next pellet thus causing no pellet to exit barrel. Trust me, lube the bolt assembly with moly and start shooting, will be a little stiffer at first but after a few shots becomes silky smooth and no more misfeeds. All of the things I did to my Sniper had a positive effect. If I bought one in .25 I would do all of these things from the get go.

Bzizzi, again thanks so much for a most informative post. I hope everyone who reads it gives you an accuracy vote!

I adjusted my trigger and it’s perfect now! I lubed the bolt assembly and it’s much smoother. I had a dry Teflon bike chain lube on hand and it worked great. That was an excellent tip, I would’ve never thought to lube the bolt assembly. 

 

[Green_Yamo]

sorry - double post

 

[Green_Yamo]

Great info, thanks! Do you think the trigger could go even lighter than you have it - maybe down to 8oz? Also, were you able to adjust it with a clean break at the 2nd stage, with no creep? The trigger unit is the only thing I've read only 'OK' things about on these rifles. I have yet to read a report that it can be adjusted to a low weight (6 - 10oz) AND have a clean break.



Thanks!

 

[bzizzi373]

I tried adjusting lower but gun would not cock at 8 oz or less, you could no doubt get even lower by changing out springs in trigger group.

My Sniper has zero creep and breaks clean at just under one pound.

 

[Bob_O]

Dang, sure would be a nice gun to have....thanks for the post!

 

[Guest]

I have owned my Brocock Bantam Sniper HR .22 for well over a month now and here are a few of the things I did to make gun even better.

* Adjusted trigger from almost three pounds to just under one pound (1.5mm allen key)

* Put Blue reomvable Lock Tite on hammer tension adjust threads to lock into place after adjusting to desired power to eliminate flyers and other accuracy issues.(Still able to adjust screw but will not move on it's own)

* Set Huma Regulator from 130 bart to 145-150 bar to increase power and reduce regulator response time.(Can now rapid fire w/o effecting accuracy)

* Lubricate bolt with moly to eliminate notchy bolt cycling and not always advancing magazine to next pellet because of binding. (Made a huge difference) Tried several lubricants, and moly paste worked the best.

* Added a DonnyFL Tatsu to really quiet shot report and keep OAL to a minimum.

* Machined and added a larger diameter bolt handle to aid in ease of cocking. ( After lubing bolt this may not be necessary but sure is nice)

Doing all of the above made a ok PCP into a really high quality, accurate PCP that is much more enjoyable to shoot. Power is set to shoot 15.9 JSB Exacts at 920 FPS while getting close to 100 shots from a 240 bar fill. This is now one of my all time favorite PCP's !

Hello-

Please describe the raised site mount on the rifle. It certainly appears that it is needed, and I would like to order one with my wood stocked version, when I find it available.

Kind regards,

641

 

[Smitty911]

I don't have the sniper version, I have the .25 cal. Just bought a Altaros Regulator. Shot it a couple times, I may need to adjust the trigger pull, and lube up the handle. So far the impact is louder than the shot.

Smitty

 

[bzizzi373]

The raised sight mount is a Picitanny rail for a weaver style rings with a cross pin, they are bolted onto a 11mm rail so this rail could be purchased and added to non regulated Bantam.