[ulysses]

I have the impression that mishu did not actually insert a dyneema wishbone + washer into the bands and tied them with a constrictor knot. It is my understanding that he used the original caps on the original screw-in bands and only replaced the metal wishbone with dyneema.

Of course, this mixed set-up is feasible. However, some of the advantages of using a 'true' dyneema wishbone are lost.

Disadvantages of using caps:
- the wooden stock will be scratched up by the caps over time
- the brittle Picasso caps will brake sooner or later
- caps (in whatever set-up) diminish the extension of the bands by some cms
- caps and screw-in bands are not very hydrodynamic (parachute effect)

Taking into account that the closed Century muzzle provides for screw-in bands, and the gun came with these, the easiest solution is to destroy the plastic thread on one end (a blow with a hammer will do), remove the bead inside the bands and insert/tie a proper dyneema wishbone.

Alternatively, mishu could go back to articulated (not the Picasso trash though) or tahiti (my favourite) wishbones, but this time remove the caps and use M4 threaded sphere nuts on the end instead (my choice). This type of wishbone with spheres is also available from various manufacturers (avoid O mer[de]).

Cheers
ulysses