I do have a video that Dirty Harry sent me but even that looks frustrating to install the o-ring. It's the one, video, that uses a sharpened dowel. Of course I can't find a dowel small enough down here to use. So I'm hoping someone here has a method that will work for me with out to much frustration. I have the o-rings being brought down from the States next week, hopefully. but I'm hoping to practice using a SAE ring so I learn the process. Just my luck ... The package of spares that came with my Cricket has lots of o-rings and other seals but not one for the 22 breach. Thanks for any advice.
? Breach Seal o-ring install and other issues
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Thanks Chuck. The cleaning rod trick is what I was thinking. I did try it without a head screwed in but got really frustrated. The new o-rings are due this coming Wednesday so I'll try again then. The golf t should help too. I'll post when I'm shooting again.
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I'm really frustrated. 3 different sessions trying to jamb the little bugger in and still no luck. I'll take my meds and try again today.
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Chuck, I haven't removed the barrel. The gun was shooting so sweet I didn't want to get into something I haven't done before. I can see how removing it would make it easier though. I'll want to investigate removal and install before I go there. Thanks for you're help!
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You're right Chuck, it was easier to insert the o-ring and seat it with the barrel off. But getting the barrel back on has created a new problem. The screw that is suppose to set in the dimple is concave not pointed so it won't sit down in the dimple to set the barrel. Even if I tighten the screw the barrel still turns. I feel really inept now. I just don't see how it's supposed to work without a pointy end on the screw. HELP????
I'm using Ernest Rowe's video, as a guide and he just aligned the dimple and screwed it in carefully. I aligned the dimple but it doesn't work out like Ernest shows.
I'm using Ernest Rowe's video,
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Okay, so I went ahead and centered the little dimple and tightened down the screws. Then tightened down the 4 aiir tube screws. The barrel is tight but the screw that is suppose to center and seat the barrel doesn't have any effect. Now the next problem is the damn gun won't cock! What am I doing that this gun hates me so much??
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Hey Chuck, Pretty hard to think I can laugh about the Cricket right now. I loved the gun when I first got it and got it zero'd in. Even had a couple nice colored dove meals. But for awhile now it seems tor I seem to be jinxed. I'm trying,again to quit smoking so I'm just a little shot on patience and know better to work on stuff when frustrated. This new thing with it not cocking kinda put me over the edge and have enjoyed a few smokes after putting the gun away for the day. Any ideas you may have will, as always, be appreciated.
I like your positive attitude and looks forward to your advise when you have the time. Here's a shot of where I live in Baja from the air. I'm the last house so you can see I have a wide open area to setup targets and enjoy shooting. I'm really anxious to get more familiar with the Cricket.
I like your positive attitude and looks forward to your advise when you have the time. Here's a shot of where I live in Baja from the air. I'm the last house so you can see I have a wide open area to setup targets and enjoy shooting. I'm really anxious to get more familiar with the Cricket.
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It's so easy when you have the barrel off, it takes less than 5min to do it on my bobcat, I would not even try with it in the gun, It is almost impossible for me to load a single pellet let alone try and work picks or tools in the little space.
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I'm gonna calm down for a few days and then take another look. Sending Ernest/Sniperlabyo a PM sounds good if I can't resolve the issues.
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AZBOBCAT, yep once I had the barrel off getting the o-ring set was just a mater of being calm and got it seated in short order. I love my place down here and I have a Polaris Ranger I explore in so the shooting opportunities are endless.
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AZBOBCAT, yep once I had the barrel off getting the o-ring set was just a mater of being calm and got it seated in short order. I love my place down here and I have a Polaris Ranger I explore in so the shooting opportunities are endless.
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