using airguns properly

[sam 47]

i have a gd products model 600 air rifle. the problem i am facing with it is that it breaks down pretty often (once in two months). i fire approx 20 shots a day. can anyone tell me how to operate it so that it doesnot breakdown so often. (i use the artillery hold and shoot from standing offhand position & cock the rilfe as gently as possible0.

[AnandNair]

what is the breakdown???

[sam 47]

break down is the phenomenon in which the catcher lock that holds the main spring in position after the rifle has been cocked and before the trigger is pressed goes to hell. in such a scenario the rifle doesnot cock or fires just after closing the break barrel, which is quite dangerous.

[adityarane]

break down is the phenomenon in which the catcher lock that holds the main spring in position after the rifle has been cocked and before the trigger is pressed goes to hell.

"Goes to hell..." Well, how about getting is repaired and bringing it back to heaven?

[MPK]

SAM47 I had similar issue with a "New Light Art Works" .22 Cal under lever AirRIfle. But after dissembling it and proper internal lubing of the Piston it works pretty good. The Trick is using the right Lubricant and i am sure there quite a lot of articles by the pro's on I4G for reference.

[Basu]

Dear MPK,
It seems that the "breakdown" is caused by poor engagement of trigger with piston sear.
I think , in this case , the piston sear is worn out or piston rod developed a play.
You need to open the gun and restore a 90 degree angle to piston sear.
If you notice piston rod play, weld may help.
If welding is not possible , buy a new piston.

Basu

[MPK]

Dear MPK,
It seems that the "breakdown" is caused by poor engagement of trigger with piston sear.
I think , in this case , the piston sear is worn out or piston rod developed a play.
You need to open the gun and restore a 90 degree angle to piston sear.
If you notice piston rod play, weld may help.
If welding is not possible , buy a new piston.

Basu

Now i Know what resolved the issue. I had 2 issues
1) The gun never used to Cock, as the trigger did not engage.
2) when the gun Cocked, the gun did not fire as the piston got jammed in that position and there was free play of the trigger.
When i removed the Piston there was a lot of rust on the piston which i guess jammed the piston in a cocking position and hence the free play of the trigger. removal of the rust and lubing got the piston getting jammed issue resolved.
And as stated above by Basu , when i assembled the rifle back, the piston sear was aligned in a right position for the trigger to latch on and engage.