Do tuned guns usually shoot fatser or slower when done?

[redroush00]

Just wondering for down the road. Im kinda the type that if it aint broke dont fix it.

[jay morgan]

Depending on what you do,but if you stay at same spring rate & all I'd say faster & smoother over all,didn't have a chrony but pen. testing said faster for mine.

[arbantelope]

I suspect your AirHawk and BigCat would shoot "slower" after being tuned by a professional....but for all the right reasons.  (not that I know what they are)
Alan - NorCal

[michael90t]

can be faster OR slower LOL depends on the gun really and not just model... it varies from gun to gun

[North Pack]

I've had two guns "Turbo Tuned" by Gene, a Phantom & a .22 cal Crosman 800X (both have a GRT-III trigger) and both shot somewhat faster. However, the cocking effort is a LOT smoother, the firing cycle is improved, and the materials involved are better. The FPS for both is FAR more consistent also. I would have NO problem advising you to have it done.

[TCups]

Q: Do tuned guns usually shoot fatser or slower when done?
A: Yes.

It depends on the purpose of the tune, the spring, guide, top hat, seal and lubricants used, and whether or not the tuner has had his morning coffee.

[fsdanlie]

I believe tommy hit it on the nose.When i home tune mine it usually slows it a tad,i go for quietness.

[shootist]

The guys are all right. Some will shoot a little slower and some a little faster, at first. Also, some will be more accurate at first and others take a few shots to be more accurate. But, after the gun has been shot a few hundred times, they are faster and more accurate. The gun needs to re-break itself in. The new seal will contour to the compression tube better as the gun finds it's new way. I've had guys call after a week or so and say WOW!! what a difference. All of a sudden it just started shooting one hole targets and of course the gun is much smoother and quieter due to the tune. ALL air guns benefit from a tune. Whether I buy a new or used gun, it come down and gets a tune. It's always more of a pleasure to shoot and more accurate. The gun will also last much longer. Bought a new gun once and didn't tune it, it was junk in less than 100 shots due to a burr than ruined the cocking slot in the compression tube. The only true fix would have been a new receiver, which the manufacturer refused to do so I returned it to the retailer. In this case, if it ain't broke, it might soon be. Lee

[shadow]

Some good answer's and another thing to hope for is a straight barrel hehe. I tuned one of my shooters with the plastic barrel's the shooter shot beautifully except that it wouldn't group. After the break in it still was only giving me inch group's at 25yrd's not good enough for my hunting expeditions so swapped it out for a all metal barrel, much better. Ed

[djmyers]

I've tuned 2 of mine and the difference is night and day. Smoother shot and cocking cycle, less spring ibration and twang on my big cat and helped accuracy. Also made for less variation in fps on both guns which directly relates to accuracy.

I'd recommend tuning any gun either yourself or send it to someone. You will be happy.