Dear All,
I'm still not totally sure what the top hat does - does it sit inside the piston and act as a top buffer/guide between spring end and piston removing the metal-to-metal contact?
I know some rifles don't need 'em including Diana and HW, and also Terry Robb's kit doesn't mention a top hat at all.
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-Tirtha
What TOP HAT does on springer?
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Re: What TOP HAT does on springer?
It acts as a spring guide but in front. The length is usually a quarter of that of the rear spring guide. In some cases they are made of metal and may even act as a piston weight. They also dampen or totally eliminate spring twang.
Do not deal with T. Robb.
Do not deal with T. Robb.