What to know about psychoballistics

[nighthunter]

So I aquired a NiB (no, really) Superbolt in a spur of the moment decision, only to discover that they're not very well regarded online. What exactly are the problems associated with the guns, and IF I encounter those issues, is that something a 3rd party pneumatic pack and/or valve assembly will fix? I keep hearing that it's a common pump host, but I'd prefer to keep it an autococker if possible.
I don't have a spare reg or asa to test it with atm, so now I'm just imagining tons of horror stories lol.

Before modding it to death, I do plan to test it after I either relube or replace every seal in the gun because it's been sitting for +/-20 years.

It's going to be a multi-month project, so time and money aren't major concerns as long as the end result is a decent gun.

[superman]

I would plan to replace all of the seals. Make sure to take note of the trigger frame thread pitch. I want to say they are not 10-32.

[Jordan]

10-24, for anyone wondering.

[pintbuster]

I remember when the zippered case they came in was worth more than the guns themselves.
Most guys would replace the front end, or convert to pump.
I had a similar cocker, an Odyssey, all the screws were different threads than normal, and none of the pneumatics worked.
I think even the pump arm was a different thread.
I replaced the front end and played with it for years.

[nighthunter]

so I'm gathering the pneumatics are of dubious quality?

[pintbuster]

Yep, dye knockoffs I think, very poor copies.
I throw them away, and I am a hoarder of parts.
I think the banjo bolt is threaded correct, and the front block can be used.
The ram and pump arm are a different thread, so is the 3 way, and the trigger bar is a different size.
The aluminum is very soft, so be careful with the back block and gripframe.

[Psycho91]

It's pretty much a dye knock off but yeah I would just throw those pneumatics in the trash, I don't think iv ever heard of anyone saying they ever work lol

[Jordan]

My Superbolt wasn't machined correctly... the barrel stops about 1/16" away from the breech so there's a big gap for the ball to sort of float around in, and I couldn't get some valves to fit correctly. It's still sitting in a drawer collecting dust.

[iamthelazerviking]

They had tolerance and machining issues for sure. Cheap Chinese Dye clone, and the Lightning was no better.

[Alexndl]

Once you change the pneumatic they are usually really god. Even stock WGP pneumatic are smoother than the psychoballistics one.
I personally don't like their frame but it is probably just a preference, I always found it too small for my hand.

[Trbo323]

They make fine pumps.... Usually.

There was some member on here who had one that the the two tubes were not drilled parallel

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