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General Discussion To Gateway To Airguns => Airgun Gate => : Ratman March 25, 2010, 05:52:18 AM

: Webley Tomahawk 22 Scope Slippage
: Ratman March 25, 2010, 05:52:18 AM

Hi all this is my first posting so bear with me.  Gene/anyone, how did you solve the issue of scope slippage on your Tomahawk? I am using a heavy scope "Swift Premier Model # SRP686M" @ 23.6 ounces.  My new Sportsmatch AOP 55 walked off the rifle after 30 shots.

Thanks for your help.
Ed

: RE: Webley Tomahawk 22 Scope Slippage
: patton123 March 25, 2010, 10:44:02 AM

First off welcome... Second, look into a one peice mount. Never bought one so can't direct you, somebody I'm sure will chime in.

: Re: Webley Tomahawk 22 Scope Slippage
: Gene_SC March 25, 2010, 10:57:13 AM

First off Ed, tell me if it is a UK built Tomahawk? Did you try to mount your scope with the way that Longislandhunter suggests? It is very effective. Do a search on mounting your scope by Longislandhunter. Also if it is a Turkish made Tomahawk they are extremely harssh compared to the UK made ones. I found no solution for detuning them accept replacing the entire piston itself with one that is a pound or so lighter..:)

: Re: Webley Tomahawk 22 Scope Slippage
: Ratman March 26, 2010, 12:04:36 AM

Thanks Gene and Eric for the warm reception.  Yes it is a UK Tomahawk, one I bought in 2005 from AofA, I really like the rifle and seems quite accurate. I was just hoping for some tips that have worked for other Tomahawk owners. Gene you may be right on the detuning, however, it will be last on the list of things to try.
Best regards
Ed

: Re: Webley Tomahawk 22 Scope Slippage
: Gene_SC March 26, 2010, 12:12:04 AM

JM has a spring and seal kitmade for the UK Tomahawks. I installed itin mine and love it.

http://www.airrifleheadquarters.com/catalog/item/251488/6721639.htm

: Re: Webley Tomahawk 22 Scope Slippage
: Ratman March 26, 2010, 12:29:33 AM

Thanks Gene, I will order one just to have an last option on-hand.  Any opion on the BKL 6 screw single piece mounts?
Ed

: Re: Webley Tomahawk 22 Scope Slippage
: Mark 611 March 26, 2010, 12:42:53 AM

Might be your best bet people swear by them!

: Re: Webley Tomahawk 22 Scope Slippage
: Ratman March 26, 2010, 12:55:25 AM

Thanks Mark. Looks like my Pyramyd Air order is going to get a bit larger, lets see.......new mount, more ammo, that new Benjamin Trail in 22, more ammo, new case for the Benji, more ammo, and last but not least something for the wife.  Well at least the shipping will be free.
Ed

: Re: Webley Tomahawk 22 Scope Slippage
: Mark 611 March 26, 2010, 12:59:25 AM

That's the spirit!

: Re: Webley Tomahawk 22 Scope Slippage
: Gene_SC March 26, 2010, 01:17:24 AM

Ed that mount is the best mount available. I have a few of them and they will ot move once installed properly.You actually have to spread the dove to get them to go on your rails. The best that money can buy for sure.

: Re: Webley Tomahawk 22 Scope Slippage
: Ratman March 26, 2010, 01:48:55 AM

Thanks to all who have offered help.  Gene I am going to order hats and shirts as soon as the mall is back on line.
What a great forum! Keep up the great work.
Ed