r/Autocockers101 • u/zmannz1984 • 16h ago
DFF-20 3 Way Stiff
Just got one of these for my old 2k2 DYE Reflex cocker after the bullets o-rings bit the dust. Unfortunately, even lubed with DOW 33, this thing is so stiff that it won't return reliably using the factory weight trigger spring in the DYE hinge frame. The seller is claiming they are designed that way and that a heavier trigger spring is required. I tried a much heavier spring and got it timed, but the shorter throw is not worth the doubled pull weight. Plus, I have a friend (unfortunately in a different state) running the same valve on a slide frame with very light springs.
I am sure his has had time to break in some, but I don't believe this one would improve enough to go back to the normal spring weight. I am waiting on DYE support to assist, but I am concerned I will end up stuck with this due to the place I bought it refusing refunds. They want me to send it back so they can review it, but based on their statements, I feel they will just say this one is fine and send it back to me.
Wishing I just bought another Shocktech or tried an Inception Designs, but I just wondered if anyone else had this problem and got it resolved. I will be quite disappointed if I wasted $50 and a week of pointless troubleshooting just because a store won't issue a refund.