New Seac Hunter 30 S/R, need advice.

[Jack Boats]

Hi Everyone,
I'm enjoying all the great threads I've seen with all the knowledge shared. I'd like to ask for some advice for operating my new Seac Hunter 30 that just arrived.

I'm new to spearguns but I have a sail boat and want to give spearfishing a try while cruising Mexico, so I got the smallest gun I could find to keep my cost down while learning more.

The instructions are very limited in details so I figured you guys might be able to expand. It says to never fire the gun out of water. I have seen these type of guns fired out of water for testing purposes and I was wondering what you guys think about it? Also proper setup of the chase line (or whatever it's called) to the shaft would be nice to know.. The shaft has a spring attached which I'm assuming is supposed to travel with the shaft when fired, is that correct? Also, the instructions say not to pump it over 20 bars, I suppose I'll need a pressure gauge attachment? plus any tips on proper operation would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, J

 

[popgun pete]

Hi Everyone,
I'm enjoying all the great threads I've seen with all the knowledge shared. I'd like to ask for some advice for operating my new Seac Hunter 30 that just arrived.

I'm new to spearguns but I have a sail boat and want to give spearfishing a try while cruising Mexico, so I got the smallest gun I could find to keep my cost down while learning more.

The instructions are very limited in details so I figured you guys might be able to expand. It says to never fire the gun out of water. I have seen these type of guns fired out of water for testing purposes and I was wondering what you guys think about it? Also proper setup of the chase line (or whatever it's called) to the shaft would be nice to know.. The shaft has a spring attached which I'm assuming is supposed to travel with the shaft when fired, is that correct? Also, the instructions say not to pump it over 20 bars, I suppose I'll need a pressure gauge attachment? plus any tips on proper operation would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, J

The instruction manual tells you how to attach the shooting line, if not then look for the "Asso" pdf file which should tell you all that you need to know. It has been referenced here recently and is an attachment on that thread. As for shooting the gun out of water that is both highly dangerous and can damage the gun by the piston slamming into the muzzle and overloading the screw threads in the nose end of the gun. Accidents will tarnish the image of all spearfishermen if someone gets skewered pulling such stunts and then a court will be your next appointment if things go badly in a big way.

I just checked the "Asso" file and it does not show the line attachment. Look for the Mares "Sten" manual, it does show it. Basically the line slide (plastic) has the shock absorber spring behind it and then the metal washer or stop ring which also centralizes the shaft in the muzzle when the gun is cocked ready to shoot.

 

[Jack Boats]

CoOL, I don't want to damage the gun, so I will test fire it off the stern into the marina. I've read that folks unload them into tires or trees at point blank after unnecessary loads plus, I was interested in the range and accuracy from a out of water release in case I ever needed to use it as a defensive weapon, but I'd rather not damage the gun.

I just put a bowline in each end of the line, which feels right.

What's the difference in the ASso and the Hunter?

Thanks,
J

 

[popgun pete]

CoOL, I don't want to damage the gun, so I will test fire it off the stern into the marina. I've read that folks unload them into tires or trees at point blank after unnecessary loads plus, I was interested in the range and accuracy from a out of water release in case I ever needed to use it as a defensive weapon, but I'd rather not damage the gun.

I just put a bowline in each end of the line, which feels right.

What's the difference in the ASso and the Hunter?

Thanks,
J

A new handle shape and different plastic mouldings, a new muzzle with improved relief ports, mainly incremental changes. The "Caccia HF" version has a non-cylindrical tank, but maybe you can photograph your gun and show us. Spearguns are designed to shoot in water which is 800 times denser than air, so shafts can go a long way in air or jerk back on the shooting line and come back to impale you. Don't be tempted!

 

[Jack Boats]

A new handle shape and different plastic mouldings, a new muzzle with improved relief ports, mainly incremental changes. The "Caccia HF" version has a non-cylindrical tank, but maybe you can photograph your gun and show us. Spearguns are designed to shoot in water which is 800 times denser than air, so shafts can go a long way in air or jerk back on the shooting line and come back to impale you. Don't be tempted!

Haha, pretty sure I'd detach the line before launching one in the air or at an intruder, although that would make it easier to tie'em up! I'll post a pic once I make a lanyard for the loading handle.