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03-19-2017, 01:35 AM | #151 |
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Re: Testing Pathos Sniper 125
Follow-up question for my Denton 120... in your '17 Denton video, you mentioned you didn't like that the line release was so close to the bands. Any thoughts on fixing that, if you still think its an issue? (I've always liked the right side catch on the Riffe 120 guns we've both used, well away from the bands.)
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03-19-2017, 04:47 AM | #152 |
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Just picked up a Sniper 115 and excited to kill some fish with it. I did notice the mono snagging around the line release when the trigger is pulled, not allowing the line release to retract into the handle. This seems like it would be a huge problem. I tried decreasing the amount of tension that the mono is putting onto it but it still happens. Has anyone else experienced this problem? The only thing I can think of is shortening the line release which I don't really want to do at this time
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03-20-2017, 01:50 AM | #155 |
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The older triggers had the pin a little shorter, but it seems a lot of the guy using thick mono hated it as the line kept falling off. With thinner line you will snag with the longer pin. It is one of the reasons I think a side line release is just better.
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03-20-2017, 12:10 PM | #156 |
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majd - regards the criteria for a line release mod on our Denton 120's... I'd add that it should hold well enough so that a pelagic float-line breakaway setup doesn't tug the line off too easily. (the Riffe Euro 120 right side line release which has a slight convex curve on the release catch was perfect in this regards.)
Line size: i was going to ask what weight of mono to use on the Denton 120, but you mentioned 400 lb mono, which is my standard shooting line. So I'll rig my new Denton that way unless you have other advice. (I was wondering if 400 had too much drag for long pelagic shots.) |
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Yes ... there are a few mods I have seen with breakaways and they look good, but I really want to make sure there is zero snagging. I use a breakaway as is with no problems, but it would be nice to have the line more to the side. As for line ... I hardly ever use 400lb mono, usually it is 250lb to 350lb. If there are structures I use a kevlar with PVC cover line that is around 1.6mm thick. I did a comprehensive test comparing 1.4 and 1.9 spectra and 1.2 and 1.4 covered cable ... comparing those lines to vanilla mono 250lb, using an 8mm shaft on a Denton 120. I don't know if I will put up that video as I think the 1.9mm spectra and 1.4mm cable should have been tested with an 8.5mm shaft with 3 bands ... but still some interesting results. Most interesting was how well the 1.2mm coated cable from Catchalltackle (around 1.5mm thickness) shot. It did almost as good or even better than 250lb mono. I also like the 1.2mm cable as it never floated all over the place ... so in a sense I can see that as being a positive and safe thing. It was also not too thin, so I could grab it as the covering adds a little more thickness. Was also surprisingly supple and came off the wraps very nicely. I might very well use it from now on over the kevlar + PVC line if I am hunting structures. The 1.4mm spectra also did very well ... but the 1.9mm spectra and the 1.4mm cable had just way too much shaft drop. They certainly are not for a 2 banded setup and probably need an 8.5mm or 9mm shaft with 3 powerful bands. I tested only 5 meters and now ... I wish I had at least taken one shot with each setup at 6 meters. I only tested the 1.4mm cable at 6 meters and it was way under the target plate. So looks like not enough data to really publish it. |
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03-21-2017, 12:27 PM | #158 |
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12-02-2018, 03:11 AM | #160 |
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Hi Majd, I have followed your path and modified my new Pathos Sniper-R 115. Track is opened, the barrel carbon skinned, trigger replaced, handle molded. Now a small issue. Once you add carbon fabric and few layers of epoxy inside the track, a track won't align with the trigger. To level, you have to cut through epoxy and the carbon down to original metal which is extremely thin, just over 1mm. Your solution? Thanks.
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12-02-2018, 03:57 AM | #161 | |
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Another area where you can really improve how the gun shoots is the muzzle. Unlike with the handle area, the muzzle area needs to be absolutely flush with the track and should not be a little lower. If it is a little lower then when you put line over shaft and put pressure, it bends the front of the shaft down and when you shoot the pressure comes off and the tip jumps up. It is crazy but this little jump can destabilize your shaft where you will lose accuracy and shed velocity very quickly. Take this into consideration when you lay epoxy on your new track and just make sure the muzzle track area is included in the new track. |
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02-24-2019, 12:08 PM | #162 |
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https://youtu.be/xVvP8EKsnF0
I just wanted to share the above video since I believe it proves an important point. Of course Giacomo De Mola is a tremendous talented spearfisher so we need to take that into account but most of the shots on all those big fish are taken with a Pathos Sniper 115. Notice the double shot @ 8:00’ ! It gives food for thought. I think the lesson to learn here is that skills always prevail over gear. Sure you need a gun that shoots straight and is reliable but we can question to what extent all our tweaking and tinkering will actually makes a difference.... #liveready #trainhard #straightintheface |
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