nettlle
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I have had a Sheridan Blue Streak for decades. Tack driver for sure in it's time. It is old enough now that it won't hold pressure when pumped. Are there rebuild kits available for it?
Thank you for your pics and the links. I still have 500+ Sheridan 5MM pellets on hand. I was looking around tonight for a source for additional pellets and they seem hard to find.The process looks a lot like this.
Benjamin Franklin rebuild
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There are .20 cal (5mm) pellets out there, but I don't believe anyone's making the old "ashcan" style Sheridan pellets anymore.I was looking around tonight for a source for additional pellets and they seem hard to find.
That's an old rocker safety sheridan- they are sweet. I believe that uses the soldered in valve.Here's a pic:
Can you please share the brand, weight, and possibly where to find these ?It's not all bad. My Sheridan shoots the diabolo pellets quite well. As I recall, the accuracy's better with them than with the Sheridan style pellets.
The last I heard Tim at Mac 1 was recovering from an accident and was working to get his web sight back up. His rebuild kits were the best in my opinion. I used them on my 1970s Sheridan and Benjamins. Both hold air indefinitely. His kit uses Teflon seals to replace the lead ones and they worked great. I also got his adjustable pump rod to get the headspace between valve and pump cup just right as my gun has the nonadjustable rod. It makes a difference in how much air you get into the gun per pump when you eliminate excessive headspace.Not sure Mac1 is around any more? I wonder if "they" got him?
I wish him well and hope the website come back up. He did a Steroid 392 for me a few years back.The last I heard Tim at Mac 1 was recovering from an accident and was working to get his web sight back up. His rebuild kits were the best in my opinion. I used them on my 1970s Sheridan and Benjamins. Both hold air indefinitely. His kit uses Teflon seals to replace the lead ones and they worked great. I also got his adjustable pump rod to get the headspace between valve and pump cup just right as my gun has the nonadjustable rod. It makes a difference in how much air you get into the gun per pump when you eliminate excessive headspace.
First off, join gateway to airgunsI have had a Sheridan Blue Streak for decades. Tack driver for sure in it's time. It is old enough now that it won't hold pressure when pumped. Are there rebuild kits available for it?