Modding a Daisy Red Ryder possible?

Stinsok · #1 09-22-2011, 04:20 PM

I have a couple of lever action BB guns that are leftovers from my kids. They work ok, but they are pretty weak. Can you "hot rod" them?

MatticusMania · #2 09-22-2011, 04:25 PM

Make the go "pew pew pew"?

Pilgrim · #3 09-22-2011, 04:30 PM

Might dry a dab of oil on the seals inside the barrel. Chance are they're dry. I haven't been inside one, but there have to be seals attached to the lever by some mechanism.

Incidentally, don't ever try firing one of those with the lever handle hanging down - it will pop up and take a chunk out of your hand. Don't ask how I know this...just clip it in place before firing.

Stinsok · #4 09-22-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Pilgrim

Might dry a dab of oil on the seals inside the barrel. Chance are they're dry. I haven't been inside one, but there have to be seals attached to the lever by some mechanism.

Incidentally, don't ever try firing one of those with the lever handle hanging down - it will pop up and take a chunk out of your hand. Don't ask how I know this...just clip it in place before firing.

Well, I think that every boy that owns a lever action BB gun does that. I did it...once!

MatticusMania · #5 09-22-2011, 04:37 PM

Same here. Ouch!

hdracer · #6 09-22-2011, 04:38 PM

YOU WILL PUT YOUR EYE OUT WITH THAT THING !!!!!!

MJ5150 · #7 09-22-2011, 04:40 PM

-Mike

Stinsok · #8 09-22-2011, 04:45 PM

My dad was a kid during that time period and had a Red Ryder.

WashburnBasser · #9 09-22-2011, 05:00 PM

It would probably be possible to put a stronger spring in it, but the longevity of the gun would be affected. Definitely oil the seals, that may bring up the velocity a little bit, and is always good to do.

If you want a more powerful cheap bb gun I can recommend the Daisy 880. It's very plastic-y but is much stronger than the Red Ryder and can also fire pellets. I think they're about $40.