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Westy 
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 Posted: 08 Jun 2026 at 11:44pm |
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The HW80 I brought recently is 44 years old, shoots well, as I don't know it's history, thought I get the kit for backup if I decide to upgrade, lol, I would think it still be easier to cock compared to my hatsan 135 QE .25
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Ashman
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Posted: 08 Jun 2026 at 11:27pm |
About a week. Holiday time. Holy sh*te, how much more power do you want out of one of those? You'll need a cross bow crank to cock it.
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Westy
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Posted: 08 Jun 2026 at 10:42pm |
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Hi Ashman , how long did you have to wait for an email with the tracking number, I ordered the full power HW80 kit on the 3rd June, waiting for the tracking number
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Ashman
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Posted: 08 Jun 2026 at 10:19pm |
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Just heard from them with a tracking number for the package so it's on its way however they didn't answer any of my subsequent emails regarding other stuff they have that I would like to purchase so I'll be paying 2 lots of postage.
On the plus side, got the scope mounts and recoil rail sorted on the HW90, adjusted the barrel tensioners and "Pfffttted" the gas valve to reduce the harder than my Gamo Magnum cocking pressure plus lubricated a few bits and pieces and shot some groups. It's starting to show some promise and with the trigger, which is a dandy, adjusted for a little more let off pressure, I'm starting to get the hang of it. Still plenty of shunt required for the cocking pressure so I may "Pffftttt" it ever so slightly again. Nicks videos suggest a "Pfffttt" is about a pound but I have to be careful as I don't have a pump and a gauge (something I wanted to get from Tinbum, along with the required Schrader valve extension to put more in yet, so gently gently. Fettling these things is fun. Some Ok groups, but nothing like the 97 YET.
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-Ec
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Posted: 08 Jun 2026 at 4:20pm |
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That is the email address I've used to ask a couple of questions about my Webley Mark 1 pistol and about getting a kit for my Diana - he has always responded quickly - though I do know he is on holiday at present and may be slower than normal to respond.
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Myson
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Posted: 08 Jun 2026 at 6:54am |
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Hi Ashman,
Looks like Ec has solved the problem (above)? But in case you don't have it already, my friend tells me the best email to get hold of Nick at Tin Bum is mailto:tinbumtuning@gmail.com Hope that helps....
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Ashman
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Posted: 07 Jun 2026 at 4:20pm |
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I didn't place any further orders because I didn't hear from him as to wether he had the pats I wanted or not.
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kruzaroad
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Posted: 07 Jun 2026 at 3:48pm |
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How far apart were orders?
They have this on site so wouldn't be to hopefull. same day despatch usually for orders placed mon-fri before noon UK time. |
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Ashman
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Posted: 07 Jun 2026 at 1:22pm |
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Thanks. I'll just wait. It's not urgent. Getting the HW90 stuff from him would be a plus if he can package it with the HW97 stuff.
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Posted: 07 Jun 2026 at 12:56pm |
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I just got a pellet sizer and bum slide (till i can afford a syringe of krytox gpl 215 dry lube im going to try) off him and there was a ph number to contact sales, if you need too. 0800 77 20 177. Assuming its in uk.
When got spring kit, arrived way quicker than i thought and never had any contact with him. |
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-Ec
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Posted: 07 Jun 2026 at 11:55am |
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Not sure how TbT is set up - I know Nick lives in the south of France and I know him and his wife run the business which is still UK based. There is at least once person based in the UK who will fit kits for UK based clients if requested and also tunes Weihrauch trigger units. |
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Ashman
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Posted: 07 Jun 2026 at 11:37am |
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Ok I see.
I didn't realize he is a one man band.
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-Ec
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Posted: 07 Jun 2026 at 10:03am |
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He is at Le Mans for the next two weeks so may be slower than normal to respond. I've found Nick very responsive when I have contacted him.
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nunga
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Posted: 07 Jun 2026 at 8:41am |
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How long has it been since your order? Days? weeks?
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2nd place HP springer - WFTF World Championships 2014
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Myson
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Posted: 07 Jun 2026 at 7:12am |
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Hi Ashman,
I'll ask a friend of mine who has dealt with TBT many times. Meanwhile, it may be that he's on holiday in UK at this time of year? It's pretty hot over there currently - he may cooling off somewhere?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq7jVyBfFqE
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