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Re: In most cases, making a springer piston lighter will DECREASE power - not increase it. July 7 2009 at 4:07 AM		Paul (Login paulg25) YF
Response to In most cases, making a springer piston lighter will DECREASE power - not increase it.

The energy required to launch the pellet to its target comes from the main spring. It must, as the gun has no other source of energy. The rate of accelleration of the piston is a function of its weight and the force the spring can apply. A lighter piston will accellerate faster. How this affects performance I'm not sure. Just my thoughts.

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Yup a 35 pound kid... - Kristin on Jul 7, 2009, 5:31 AM

The question is one of efficiency. A typical springer transfers about 1/3rd of the energy - Steve in NC on Jul 7, 2009, 12:53 PM

Going to cast a tophat - Kristin on Jul 7, 2009, 5:15 PM

Should be interesting. Just be aware that there is a limit... - Steve in NC on Jul 8, 2009, 9:33 AM

didn't make much of a difference - Kristin on Jul 9, 2009, 6:18 PM

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Re: In most cases, making a springer piston lighter will DECREASE power - not increase it.