(Topic ID: 206308)

Meteor Drop Target Springs

By Psutron

6 years ago



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  • Latest reply 6 years ago by frunch
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#1 6 years ago

Hi Folks,

Can anyone recommend a source for Meteor drop target springs? I have a Meteor with drop targets that are not as snappy as they should be. I think new springs will solve the problem but I'm having a bit of trouble finding them online. Can anyone recommend springs that will work?

Thanks in advance.

#2 6 years ago

Changing springs won't help much. They're there mainly to pull the target to the perch to hold them up. Adjust the tension on the switch in the back will help.

Also I have added solder to the bottom of the targets for added weight.

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#3 6 years ago
Quoted from oldschoolbob:

Adjust the tension on the switch in the back will help.

That's what i often find is the solution. If they're just dropping down partly, definitely take a closer look at the leaf switch tension. The switch could be putting too much pressure on the back side of the target, which will obstruct the target from dropping all the way down.

Good luck!

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