Tuning high end springers?

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blackdiesel

blackdiesel

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I thought one got a high-end springer in lieu of tuning a lower-priced springer? One of my friends who is an avid FT shooter came out to shoot this weekend. I had an LGU 177 cal that I recently bought. He was going on and on about me putting some "tune kit" into it. But I was hitting 1/2 inch spinners at 55 yards every time. He kept saying that the shot cycle would be a lot smoother and so on. It feels great to me. I have a few other high-end springers and none of them are tuned. For the people who get their high-end springers tuned, are you doing it for accuracy, shot cycle or both?
 
PM me anytime you want to shoot and I will bring a couple of my tuned Spring guns. Definitely the shot cycle. The one I felt the biggest difference in was the LGV in FAC from factory. I put in a Vortek kit and de-tuned it to sub 12. Huge difference. Also, someone with the right skills can make the trigger much much better.
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I've shot a tuned springer, just none of mine are tuned. Well, my D48 was turned down to 18 FPE. I have shot a tuned Theoben Eliminator and a couple of others, but no sub 12 tune.
 
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I am interested in the responses you get to this post. From what I have seen, the only people reporting clear improvements in accuracy from tuning a high end springer are those who choose to drop power from FAC levels down to 11-12 ft-lb. Usually they find that the gun has become easier to shoot accurately, meaning more forgiving. When I did a full power kit tune on a TX200HC, I experienced a modest improvement in shot cycle noise/vibration and maybe a slight improvement in consistency. A 12 ft-lb kit tune to an R9 gave more noticeable improvements in both areas.

If my springer were producing 1/2" groups at 55 yards, I would thank the airgun gods and not touch a thing!
 
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To this point, I will say, as for my LGV: I ordered the FAC because it was the only one available at the time, I always wanted it to be a sub 12fpe gun, ergo the Sub 12 Vortek. The gun was always very accurate, it’s accuracy didn’t charge. It was how pleasant the gun became to shoot that changed. It was very twangy, and harsh, and loud. I would do it again and twice on Sunday. What else it did for me was to give me the experience of doing it. 


As stated above, if you are happy with the shot cycle and accuracy, let it be and enjoy it. 

 
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If my springer were producing 1/2" groups at 55 yards, I would thank the airgun gods and not touch a thing!
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BD...listen to this man!!!!!! Michigander.....I'm with you on this one!!!
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I said I was hitting 1/2 spinners at 55 yards. I've only shot groups at 25 & 35 yards and they are pretty good. I will admit that I seem to be able to concentrate better when I'm shooting things instead of targets.
 
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I think it really depends on what tune you do and what you expect. I open virtually all of my guns new or used and remove the factory lube and sand/polish surfaces & re-lube. Some guns get a more complete tune (springs, guide, seals, tophat, trigger work, etc). Depends what I'm looking for or what I deem is needed but I believe just about anything can be improved a bit but it's up to the individual if they think it's worth the time/money. 
 
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Leave it alone. My LGV was the best shooting, out of the box, springer I ever had and I have had a lot. After a couple thousand shots it just gets better. You may well be disappointed if you mess with it. Just the opinion of an old airgunner.

Good luck with whatever you do,

Bob in WV
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Agree 100%. Seems that the Walthers generally are viewed as shooting great out of the box, smooth and accurate. That was certainly my experience with the LGV and LGU.
 
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