I have a few shells that the rubber has fallen out of. Has anyone got a specific glue or adhesive they have successfully used to repair them? At $2 each, they shouldn't fall apart right out of the package...
I have a few shells that the rubber has fallen out of. Has anyone got a specific glue or adhesive they have successfully used to repair them? At $2 each, they shouldn't fall apart right out of the package...
@Joshua Nobert Yeah, they seem to deteriorate rather quickly. I had several blow right out of my Barra co2 lever action.
Why can't we get a supplier for these without having to buy the expensive cartridges?
Amazingly, when I mentioned this to Barry customer support, they actually sent me some replacement cartridges. Super nice people.
@William Brooks Hello. Barra replaced them for me once. After that ; I take Gorilla glue; dab a little on a paper towel; take a toothpick; then just put a drop or two on the outside and reinsert in cartridge. It's been working.
yes ; after awhile if you shoot enough they seem to wear down . I typically get about 60-65 shots from one 12 gram( use a spent 12 gram for the other ) so that way I'm not stopping and reloading pellets. Maybe that's helped a little.
@Joshua Nobert
Just an idea
Suppose the rubber is 2mm
You stick a tape on a smooth (glass) surface
Apply some oil or grease and take 2 flat pieces of plastic
size A4 I say something of 2mm thick and place them
on the tape 2mm apart you spray silicone in there
wipe away what comes up immediately let it dry for a day
and then you can cut or clip pieces of the right length
That's how I made seals for the indicators of my motorcycle myself.
Joshua, may I ask are these BB shells or pellet shells?
Regarding the rubber seals on the Schofield pellet cartridges, I happened upon some 3/16" x 5/16" O-rings that fit nicely into the cartridge. It takes three O-rings for each cartridge and although it doesn't come flush with the base of the cartridge, it didn't seem to cause any problems in my Schofield. Use the neck of a CO2 cylinder to set the O-rings in place.
O-rings kits are available at lots of hardware stores, Harbor Frieght and Amazon.
@William Brooks
If it works like that no problem
But I have the Pellet version and you put the pellet
in the back of the shell.
I don't know the BB version but normally you put a BB in the front.
I wonder if there is a misunderstanding
Because this is the first time I hear that there are problems with it.
Another fact the Webley mkVI shells are compatible with;
Webley mkVI (obviously),
ASG Schofield (including the 'Bear River' version)
Yeah, I hope it is a solution that lasts.
Those are pellet cartridges in the photo, one with a pellet inserted. They are also compatible with the Barra 1866 CO2 rifle which I was using when the rubber seals were originally blown out. I will have to try them in the 1866 which probably has more pressure.
I rarely use BBs in any of my guns having rifled barrels.
If it's for .22 shells then purchase silicon tubing 8mm OD, 6mm ID, 1mm.
for .177 just measure for your requirements.
Great, David. I'll be looking for the right size for the 177s.
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