But I really do need to address that trigger somehow.
I'm not one to buy a bargain-basement utility gun like this and start swapping in expensive parts; I'm not interested in having a slightly-improved bargain-basement gun that has cost me a fortune. Also, I am leery of unholysavage's issue with a potential new trigger. Aside from plinking, this gun's mission is coyotes, and in prime coyote-hunting temperatures I don't want a very light trigger. I suspect I will just experiment with this trigger and try to smooth it out a bit with careful polishing if possible.
I like two-stage triggers. Since this one is now about a nine-stage trigger, all I need to do is lose a few of those steps.![]()
Unfortunately the only affordable trigger upgrade is the ALG ACT which is a single stage which you said you don't like.
Aside from that just dry fire it 1000 times while watching TV or something, the original trigger in my 180B-2 was terrible when new but was smoothing out nicely when I replaced it with the ALG.
Just looked at the ALG ACT unit. Around six pounds pull, but apparently with all the coffee grounds and gravel removed from the mechanism. Looks like it would fit the bill perfectly. Thanks again!
I don't dislike single-stage, although I prefer two. I will look at that one, thanks.
Dry-firing at Animal Planet is one of my favourite gunsmithing techniques...my wife says I am "funsmithing".
I had a 180B2 years ago. Going from memory, it had a much nicer trigger than the WK180.
It doesnt matter if the gas block touches the handguard or not. Its not a free float because its a piston gun, and even if there was no contact you can flex both the handguard and the barrel to make contact.
You can interpret the quotes as you see fit. Like the original author, I believe freedom of speech is the first and most important freedom. Stay classy.
PS I love my 180.
As per my post 57 - can anyone tell me what they got in their 'spares kit'?
Mine has no extractor spares and a couple pieces I have no idea what they are for....
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...d-problems?p=15636537&viewfull=1#post15636537
Wow, that's news to me. You can free float a gas gun. The piston system acts as an independent oscillating member with consistent harmonics. When it strikes or rests up against the handguard it, imparts a lot of inconsistencies in the oscillation. This can be attributed to variability caused by user input. (eg. sling pressure etc.). You have obviously never competed in long distance shooting or else you would be aware of that Cameron. If you look at the manufacturer's information you can clearly see that they state it is free floating. So if you can't float a piston gun why do they claim it is so?
You say you are being misinterpreted and that we should re-read your posts. O.K, which of the 8,000 plus comments should we read. You obviously have a lot to say about a lot of things. Maybe you should confine yourself to matters where you have experience or knowledge. As already stated by others on this thread it's a free country and everyone's opinion is welcome regardless of it's relevant, so say your peace.
You love your rifle. That sounds like there is an emotional attachment there. Well, I on the other hand do not. It's just tool. It either performs up to my expectations or it doesn't. I don't sit in my basement with my rifle calling to it "My precious, my precious".
This thread is here to consolidate all of the information on this rifle that is floating around on the web. I feel the author has done a pretty good job of doing that. How can you complain about him re-stating the issues without copying from other posts?
Maybe you should separate your feelings from your facts. Do me a favour and pull down your skirt, the cold January wind is blowing.
Sure, I'm looking at the bag right now.
Contents: 1. White plastic piston guide sleeve 2. Gas block set screw 3. 2x Handguard screws 4. 2x C-clamps 5. small o-ring