Re: different air

Hardtime wrote:

Have you thought about polishing the internals and such? This makes
it easier for your O-rings and such to maintain a seal during their
movement. In other words the parts that move over rough surfaces may
lead to undue air loss. It is just a thought. You will probably find
those that will argue with this but I have seen improvements through
the polishing of internals of several markers (different makes and
models). You will need to be careful though as to ensure that you do
not overdue it. I have a buddy that attempted to polish his and over
bored one side of the main bolt tube. He ended up having to reorder
half of the frame to correct.

Most of the high-end markers are pretty darn good on the internals. Not that a touch of rubbing compound would really *hurt*.

As for the effiency, some well-tuned Intimidator knockoffes (like the Ego) could get 1000 out of a 68ci tank, and I've heard of plenty of nicely tuned Vikings and Excaliburs getting a case, give or take a couple hundred. I'm considering grabbing one when I've got the money, but I've got so many projects right now I need to finish. My Rainmaker, my project 'gun (recently labelled 'Sin'), and I'll be soldering up some old-school brass soon.

I'll post some pictures on the forums when I get these things done. If anyone wants in on some updated Sheridan goodness after I'm done with the first brass project, I'll let the group in on them for the price of materials and shipping. :)
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