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Target Shooting Discussion Forums General => Springer Rifle Target Gate General => : Magicwolf July 28, 2009, 08:15:57 AM

: cocking spring and holding
: Magicwolf July 28, 2009, 08:15:57 AM

I own a Walther Talon .22 Cal. break barrel Rifle, I'd like to know, How bad is it for the rifle, If you cock  back the spring piston and store it that way for an extended period of time, say a couple of months. The Walther Talon requires 27 lbs of cocking pull.

Thanks!

: RE: cocking spring and holding
: ronbeaux July 28, 2009, 08:37:31 AM

It's bad. It will loose power and won't recover. I wouldn't go over 30 minutes, but there is a spring study somewhere on this sight that explains everything in detail.

: Re: cocking spring and holding
: gamo2hammerli July 29, 2009, 01:16:06 PM

I did that twice on purpose....10 hours each time....with my Crosman Sierra Pro to lessen the power and kick/vibration.  After the second time...the SP was and still is more accurate.

: Re: cocking spring and holding
: Magicwolf July 29, 2009, 01:48:50 PM

Ronbeaux I found the spring study, its here if anybody else needs it ----> http://www.gatewaytoairguns.com/library/Keeping%20a%20Springer%20Cocked.htm
Basically there saying dont do it, it decreases power! Thats what I figured. Thanks!