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LCTChamp
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Mon Aug 29, 2011 5:15 pm
Gun completely built but piston wont seal
I have checked for particles and cleaned it which didn't fix the issue.
Ideas?
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LCTChamp
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Mon Aug 29, 2011 5:21 pm
Pictures will come but I cant seem to find my camera.
Breech end was cut in a mitre box and then sanded. Im filling with a large air compressor, so I don't think that is the issue. Im dumbfounded

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Mon Aug 29, 2011 5:28 pm
Is the barrel properly centred and supported? Could the washer keeping the sealing face rubber be making contact with the breech edge?
hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life
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LCTChamp
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Tue Aug 30, 2011 6:09 am
jackssmirkingrevenge wrote:Is the barrel properly centred and supported? Could the washer keeping the sealing face rubber be making contact with the breech edge?
Ahh

What should I use as a barrel support?
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Tue Aug 30, 2011 6:27 am
LCTChamp wrote:Ahh

What should I use as a barrel support?
It could be as simple as three screws at 120º in the breech end, adjusted so they protrude enough to keep the barrel centred, and epoxied to prevent air from the chamber leaking into the barrel. They also provide a convenient "projectile stop" keeping whatever you muzzle load from going into the chamber.
hectmarr wrote:You have to make many weapons, because this field is long and short life