Eureka!. A simple device, to load your air gun.

[azapa]

good Lord!
what a contraption: well done! DIY a being a spearo seems to go together: "need is the best source of invention" or something like that.

Whats the V cut in the grip for?

[foxfish]

OK I have looked a bit closer - "Strewth mate" that is going to take an age to load, as a boat builder I have plenty of experience of mastic guns - you are gunner need some forearm muscle & stamina! Great fun idea though.

[Geoff]

Because of problem's I'm having with my computer, photo's of this loader, are under, ADRIAN'S post.

Well, I don't know what happened to my last post, it must have got lost in "Cyber Space". So, again, thank,s ADRIAN, & yes, you put them in the right order. Also, thank,s to PASTOR, for offering to post my pic's, as well.

OK, you'll notice that the spear shaft is minus it's tip, this is so it can be pushed through the loader, this does make it a bit slow to load, but that's a small price to pay for the absolute ease of loading. Yes PASTOR, I am in the process of making one that "load,s from the side", but I wanted to show all of you the device, "now". You'll also notice, I've "bent", the handle, it was too short & uncomfortable, the "Ergonomics" weren't right, (for me) & it was at the "Wrong Angle".To replace it's strength, I filled it with "Fiber Glass" filler. Also, it was, quite, "Slippery", so, I put a piece of inner tube on it . It fit's my hand perfectly now, & doesn't "Slip", & the change of angle?, much better!.

I put a "Handle", from an, "Electric Drill", onto the "Barrel", it's now, so much easier, & faster, to change the direction of the gun, &, less tiering!.It also helps "lesson", the "recoil".

Any question's, just ask.

A final note. These pic's, are simply to show every one, my solution to the problem of loading a, "Big" gun. You may want to build one yourself, but understand, that if (by using it) you damage anything, injure yourself, or, anybody else, I cannot be held responsible, or liable, for any such damage, or injury. This device is safe, if constructed from a "heavy duty" type of clamp, or mastic gun, not the "Cheep, & cheerful" type that cost a couple of quid!. Also, never, ever, half load the gun, (on land) leaving the device, "under tension", for a prolonged period. Also, & this is important, make sure that the spear shaft is long enough, so that, when it, "click's" home, on the trigger catch, in the gun, it still has 10 mm, or so, to go "BEFORE", it passes the "locking catch", on the back of the loader.

Just use your common sense, & remember, you are messing with a lethal weapon!. If you're not sure of any thing, mail me.....Keep safe,..Geoff.

[Jonny250]

Well done Goeff, I'm impressed.

[Geoff]

For an explanation , look at,"New Thread's," under, "Pneumatic Gun's", (My loader). Instead of replying here, I mistakenly "posted" a new thread, & I don't know how to move it, (if that's possible). Also, appreciate that this is a first, "Prototype", & that it can be, "improved".I am in the process of doing just that.

[Pastor]

Originally Posted by Geoff

For an explanation , look at,"New Thread's," under, "Pneumatic Gun's", (My loader). Instead of replying here, I mistakenly "posted" a new thread, & I don't know how to move it, (if that's possible)

Geoff, I merged that thread into this one, hope that's OK

[Geoff]

PASTOR, yes, thank you very much..... Geoff.

[MARMIR]

.....I used this mastic gun to build my stringing machine for tennis rackets but I think it's too dangerous for this pourpose...great idea anyway.....

[Fondueset]

This is interesting. There is probably no reason why this could not be a much smaller device that clamps right over the muzzle

[Geoff]

That's it, keep the idea's coming!. "Necessity, is the mother of invention!".

[Geoff]

Not a lot of people have commented on this, but thank,s to the one,s that have. So, this is the last thing I'll say on this, & mention it, "No more". You can , If you wish, just use this loader to get the spear shaft to a manageable length, in the gun, & then, just "Push it home", with the loader, still on it. (The loader, only stop's the shaft moving in, "One" direction). Well, that's it, I will keep my "improved" version to myself, as it seems there's not much interest in it. Keep safe.. Geoff.

[foxfish]

Geoff I think your idea is interesting but I can load my guns quickly & easily using the normal method. The power of a 115 asso with mamba kit is more than I will ever need.
Do you think you could use this device in the water? How long does it take to load? Will you have to manufacture a quality stainless steel version to avoid salt water fatigue?

[azapa]

To be honest Geoff, I'm still wondering what beasts of fish you plan to slay with such an enormous gun!!! The power of that thing at full "pumps" must be incredible.
Pray tell, whats your prey?

[GreekDiver]

Originally Posted by foxfish

Geoff I think your idea is interesting but I can load my guns quickly & easily using the normal method. The power of a 115 asso with mamba kit is more than I will ever need.
Do you think you could use this device in the water? How long does it take to load? Will you have to manufacture a quality stainless steel version to avoid salt water fatigue?

what he said

[Geoff]

On the power of my Gun, & why I need it. Well, being, "Pissed Off!" So many, many time's, from the lack of "Speed", of my "Band Gun", having seen, "Nice Fish", just, "Swim Away", when I shoot at them, (In "Open Water", at 3 mtrs +) I decided to get an Asso 135, this Gun, (I hope) will give me the "Speed", to nail these, "Disrespecting SoB's".The fish are not that big, (2/3 kg's) but their speed of flight is, "Just Incredible!". So, let them, "Take the Piss", NOW!. Also, I want to try out a new "Technique", I plan to shoot "Down" at them, while "Hovering", on the surface, so a long, heavy, spear shaft, will take advantage of this.