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   <title>BSA bent barrel : Does it still shoot? And if it...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=681">RangerPete</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 1330<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 26&nbsp;Mar&nbsp;2026 at 8:41am<br /><br />Does it still shoot? And if it does, is it still grouping consistently?<br />Usually springers suffer from barrel droop and scopes need to be shimmed.<br />I’d say rather up then down… 😂]]>
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   <title>BSA bent barrel : It&amp;#039;s certainly worth a try...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=787">-Ec</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 1330<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 25&nbsp;Mar&nbsp;2026 at 10:06am<br /><br /><div>It's certainly worth a try and with a bit of care you might just be able to sort it.&nbsp; I personally would find it hugely satisfying to fix something like this.</div><div><br></div><div>At the end of the day you should be able to source a replacement barrel if you don't succeed.</div><div><br></div><div>Good luck - and keep us updated on your progress.</div><span style="font-size:10px"><br /><br />Edited by -Ec - 25&nbsp;Mar&nbsp;2026 at 10:21am</span>]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:06:11 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>BSA bent barrel : FinallyAs you can see when thw...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=814">Airgun1</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 1330<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 25&nbsp;Mar&nbsp;2026 at 9:37am<br /><br /><img src="uploads/814/20260325_093109.jpg" border="0" /><br />Finally<br />As you can see when thw action is resting on it scope mounts the end of the barrel is keeping the rest nearly perfect horizontal<br />I think i will try the jigsaw method as I bothered Ron enough with new parts did I mention prior to the bend I installed new spring and seal kit]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:37:13 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>BSA bent barrel : One thing to remember also is...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=3">nunga</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 1330<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 25&nbsp;Mar&nbsp;2026 at 9:06am<br /><br />One thing to remember also is the airgun barrels are not the same as a power burner barrel. they are made from a softer steel because they do not have the same internal pressures involved as a rim fire or center fire rifle has so you will have a better chance of fixing it.<br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:06:40 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>BSA bent barrel : I had a Gamo and Diana that both...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=622">jwabfrog</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 1330<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 25&nbsp;Mar&nbsp;2026 at 8:57am<br /><br /> I had a Gamo and Diana that both ended up with bent barrels. Ron attempted straightening the Diana and it was only slightly less rubbish after his attempt i.e. it was a waste of money. I think your best bet is to purchase a new barrel. There are videos on youtube of gunsmiths straightening barrels so maybe there are more competent gunsmiths out there!]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:57:16 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>BSA bent barrel : Hi Airgun1,Yeah, as EC says, I...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=420">Myson</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 1330<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 25&nbsp;Mar&nbsp;2026 at 7:50am<br /><br />Hi Airgun1,<div><br></div><div>Yeah, as EC says, I have a mate who's lovely old Weihrauch HW97 .177 was thrown out of a car during a robbery (!) and the barrel bent.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/smileys/smiley7.gif" border="0" alt="Angry" title="Angry" /></div><div><br></div><div>No gunsmith would touch it because the risk of failure was too high.</div><div><br></div><div>So he decided to have a go and fix it himself.&nbsp; He built a wooden frame that allowed the bent barrel to be hammered in the correct direction.&nbsp; He then used a heavy rubber hammer each day, bit by bit, and he hammered the barrel straight over 3 months!&nbsp; And he did it all <b>by eye</b>, no intricate measurements!</div><div><br></div><div>I've shot that rifle since and it shoots beautifully!&nbsp; You'd never know it's history!&nbsp; So there's hope for you yet!!!</div><div><br></div><div>But I'm sure Ron Young would give you far better advice than me!!!!</div><div><br></div><div>Good luck!&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:50:14 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>BSA bent barrel : A quick fix for reducing image...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=8">Pauly5</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 1330<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 25&nbsp;Mar&nbsp;2026 at 7:12am<br /><br />A quick fix for reducing image resolution is to create a collage, or crop the photo slightly. If you do that, then check the photo details to see if the resolution size drops below 406.<div><br></div><div>Or set camera on lower esolution when taking the photo.</div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:12:09 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>BSA bent barrel : Hi,just yesterday I was talking...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=787">-Ec</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 1330<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 24&nbsp;Mar&nbsp;2026 at 9:12pm<br /><br /><div>Hi,</div><div>just yesterday I was talking to Myson from the forum who mentioned he knew someone who had successfully straightened a bent air gun barrel after a gunsmith telling him it would&nbsp; be very expensive to try and be unlikely to be a success.&nbsp; &nbsp;Be worth reaching out to him for more info.</div><div><br></div><div>Other than that, it would be worth contacting Ron at Youngs Airgun Center (www.youngsairgun.co.nz) - he may have a spare barrel somewhere.&nbsp; I see he does have a&nbsp; Meteor MK1 that is missing a rear sight for $90 listed on the "Collectables" page of his website.</div><div><br></div><div>You may be able to get a replacement barrel from either TW Chambers (https://twchambers.co.uk) or Airgun spares UK</div><div>(https://www.airgunspares.com)&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Good luck - and welcome to the forum.</div>]]>
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   <title>BSA bent barrel : Aprently my photos are to large...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=814">Airgun1</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 1330<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 24&nbsp;Mar&nbsp;2026 at 8:59pm<br /><br />Aprently my photos are to large to post more than 406 mgs<br />It is worth nothing this is on my phone maby thats the problem]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:59:55 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>BSA bent barrel : When you say you cant upload photos...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=3">nunga</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 1330<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 24&nbsp;Mar&nbsp;2026 at 6:57pm<br /><br />When you say you cant upload photos what do you mean? do you get an error?<br>]]>
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