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Air Gun Home Forum Index » General Air Gun Questions and Topics » Springer Questions.    View previous topic :: View next topic  Springer Questions.   Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 4:18 pm oddtodd Silver Status Member Joined: 30 Dec 2008 Posts: 2029 Location: Richmond, IN USA I just got a storm XT with my xmas gift certificates. I've had it about a week now, and I can't get used to the vibration. The reflex for me is to shy away and blink. Does anybody know of any way to tone it down so that I can learn how to shoot well with this rifle?   Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 4:36 pm cw Banned Joined: 10 Feb 2008 Posts: 1771 You could tune it by putting the correct type, amount and location of lubricants in it along with some better fitting spring guides and a pair of thrust bearings (one at each end of the spring).   Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:10 pm oddtodd Silver Status Member Joined: 30 Dec 2008 Posts: 2029 Location: Richmond, IN USA I guess I'll have to stick to my PCP and CO2 rifles until I can learn enough to be able to tune it. I didn't even know that there are different types of grease.   Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:23 pm cw Banned Joined: 10 Feb 2008 Posts: 1771 Just three basic lubes. Heavy tar. http://www.airguns.citymax.com/catalog/item/251484/42985.htm Clear tar. http://www.airguns.citymax.com/catalog/item/251484/42987.htm And Moly paste (a mixture of Molybdenum Disulfide and graphite in a lithium soap base). http://www.airguns.citymax.com/catalog/item/251484/42989.htm Just as important is where and where not to put any lube.   Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 6:25 pm AirGunEric Site Admin Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 6929 Location: "Out There" The other option is to try and train yourself to expect some vibration and movement and not move away or blink. Easier said than done I know, but given enough effort you should be able to do it. _________________ ` I'd say "I care." But I'd be lying. Canadian Airgun Supplier: http://www.scopesandammo.com/storefront   Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 6:43 pm cw Banned Joined: 10 Feb 2008 Posts: 1771 That's true, plus as the gun wears in (500- 1000 rounds) it will become smoother and vibrate less.   Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:18 pm Slavia Moderator Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Posts: 4382 Location: Waseca, Minnesota, USA Quote: The reflex for me is to shy away and blink Try "calling your shots." In other words, consciously take a mental snapshot of the sight picture at the instant the gun went off. This isn't some macho trick like Babe Ruth pointing to where he'll hit a home run. Your brain won't really capture the image at the exact point of discharge - it will be slightly later. That's the point. It will force to you concentrate past the trigger break, and past the pellet leaving the muzzle ("follow-through"). Since your noodle will be focused on that task, it won't be available for "shying away and blinking." _________________ ¡Listo! ¡Apunte! ¡Fuego!   Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 7:26 am cw Banned Joined: 10 Feb 2008 Posts: 1771 Noodle being the technical term.   Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:09 am oddtodd Silver Status Member Joined: 30 Dec 2008 Posts: 2029 Location: Richmond, IN USA Thanks for all the tips guys. This is my first springer, so I am going to try the tips on getting past it mentally. That and I am afraid to take it apart.   Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:46 pm super6 Member Joined: 25 Jan 2009 Posts: 22 Location: Southwest, USA Pay someone for a good lube tune and if it has a synthetic stock, see if you can buy a wood stock for your gun. Both will settle it down considerably. If synthetic and you want to keep it, stuff it with foam and consider spraying on a couple of coats of bedliner. That will deaden the vibration and noise from the stock. A well-done lube tune will make the biggest difference. A full tune with custom spring, aftermarket piston seal, and custom guide(s) would be the ultimate way to go. The improvement would be dramatic, if done well.   Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 1:47 pm Amigo Veteran Member Joined: 18 Sep 2008 Posts: 263 Location: U.S. MidWest Todd: I've found that half the fun of airgunning is the "tinkering". But, first build yourself a spring compressor - just search the AG forums for one easiest for you to copy. The Crosman website has exploded views of your model C1K77 aka Storm, Quest, Sierra Pro, Remington Summit, G-1 et. al. 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