Hello. I just picked up an ICD lever changer and already have my pistol pretty much built. However, I bought a bunch of crossman 12 grams and the lever changer does not have enough throw to pierce the cartridge. The pin does not look too beat up but would you know where to get a replacement pin for these? I am guessing cartridges are different dimensions which is hooefully the issue. I have also been playing with the idea of modifying the ICD to accept a CCI piercer assembly. Any ideas or thoughts?
What's your opinion on barrel length for a phantom? I want to pick up a Deadlywind barrel, but not sure if I should get a 6", 8", 10". I feel like a 6" is too short, but Like the idea of a nice small compact barrel. What are you experiences with phantom barrel lengths? Is range affected at all?
Range is going to be the same at whatever velocity, efficiency difference would be too small to notice. I like the "feel" or the 8" or 10" for this marker. But the 12" on others. The 6" is REALLY short. On this setup, it's basically even with the pump handle. Great if you really want a short pistol (and sometimes I do), but not otherwise. Try a bunch out if you can and pick what you like best. No real best length.
Might order one of these direct from phantom soon.
Do you know if the springpheed’s are hard to get ahold of?
Hello. I just picked up an ICD lever changer and already have my pistol pretty much built. However, I bought a bunch of crossman 12 grams and the lever changer does not have enough throw to pierce the cartridge. The pin does not look too beat up but would you know where to get a replacement pin for these? I am guessing cartridges are different dimensions which is hooefully the issue. I have also been playing with the idea of modifying the ICD to accept a CCI piercer assembly. Any ideas or thoughts?
Awesome, thanks for sharing!
Was the power tube locking nut CCI or PMI?
What's your opinion on barrel length for a phantom? I want to pick up a Deadlywind barrel, but not sure if I should get a 6", 8", 10". I feel like a 6" is too short, but Like the idea of a nice small compact barrel. What are you experiences with phantom barrel lengths? Is range affected at all?
Range is going to be the same at whatever velocity, efficiency difference would be too small to notice. I like the "feel" or the 8" or 10" for this marker. But the 12" on others. The 6" is REALLY short. On this setup, it's basically even with the pump handle. Great if you really want a short pistol (and sometimes I do), but not otherwise. Try a bunch out if you can and pick what you like best. No real best length.
Nice review and almost makes me want to pick up a phantom again! The revolution put a bad taste in my mouth.