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CJOttawa · 12-31-2009, 10:57 AM

OK, initial result: SUCCESS!

Shot INDOORS, temperature around 20°C/68°F.
Fresh, Mosa 12-gram powerlet
0.682 S.S. Freak insert, standard unported Redux barrel, 6.25 inches
Mid-grade paint
Red main spring, blue valve spring.

285 +/-2fps.

Most interesting: instead of the characteristic "BRAP!" I've grown used to, the marker made a distinct, single note "pop."
I'm guessing the lighter hammer causes less bounce, hence no "brap."

Things to watch for from now on:

shots per 12-gram (guessing this will go up)
additional wear and tear on the hammer or snub due to smaller contact patches

EDIT - I find it interesting the velocity didn't suffer from the lighter hammer. I wonder if, being lighter, it gets accelerated to a higher speed than the heavier version.

12-31-2009, 10:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
CJOttawa Immune to sales tactics. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada's National Capital	OK, initial result: SUCCESS! Shot INDOORS, temperature around 20°C/68°F. Fresh, Mosa 12-gram powerlet 0.682 S.S. Freak insert, standard unported Redux barrel, 6.25 inches Mid-grade paint Red main spring, blue valve spring. 285 +/-2fps. Most interesting: instead of the characteristic "BRAP!" I've grown used to, the marker made a distinct, single note "pop." I'm guessing the lighter hammer causes less bounce, hence no "brap." Things to watch for from now on: shots per 12-gram (guessing this will go up) additional wear and tear on the hammer or snub due to smaller contact patches EDIT - I find it interesting the velocity didn't suffer from the lighter hammer. I wonder if, being lighter, it gets accelerated to a higher speed than the heavier version. Last edited by CJOttawa; 01-11-2010 at 11:10 AM.