Hornet Single shot

Tench Regulator & Tune (Includes a full service)

The Tench Regulator & Tune packages are designed to make your rifle more consistent and air efficient, not more powerful. All sub 12 (non FAC) rifles are set to around 11.5ft/lbs after any work is done, keeping you well within the legal limit.

As Well as fitting a Tench regulator and tuning the rifle we also engrave the breech block with the words RAT WORKS as a way of showing that your rifle has been regulated and tuned by us, this is free of charge. If you would like extra engraving as well as this, please select from the drop down menu above and you will be charged accordingly. 

When the work is done by the RAT Works the action is extensively worked on to increase the performance, efficiency, accuracy and overall feel of the rifle. Almost every aspect of the rifle is modified, changed or enhanced in some way.

Below is a list of all the work under taken as part of the tune.

Hammer Mechanism

- Ensure the assembly is free of any oil, grease or debris which can cause consistency issues

- Replace hammer spring with one of a more efficient design for use in regulated BSA’s

- Polish the bearing surfaces in the hammer

- Hammer latch pin modified for use with new banjo pin

- Fit PTFE slip disks to reduce hammer spring torsion while cocking to aid consistency

- Custom made hammer weight & guide to minimize hammer noise & decrease strike time

- Generally, to benefit the rifle further the hammer replaced or modified.

Loading assembly

- Loading probe modified for better airflow, pellet feed and smoothness

- Bearing surfaces polished

- On older models the probes are modified to prevent issues when cocking with the modified latch pin

- Probe guide and pellet tray are modified for a smoother cocking and loading cycle

- Cocking is modified on early models to remove the need to pull the bolt back further when loading a magazine

- If you include the magazine in with your rifle they are also modified to remove any loading issues such as jamming whilst cycling

- The magazine locating pin is modified to give a smoother movement

- Lubricant is added to parts of the assembly to allow a smoother action

- Bolt lock up mechanism is modified for more responsive and smoother movement, also increasing the rifles consistency.

- Bolt flip upon firing is removed or reduced with addition of a new banjo pin

Exhaust valve, transfer port & barrel

- The exhaust valve stem assembly is modified to run more efficiently

- Valve is refaced and modified for a faster flow

- Valve body is modified for better airflow through the firing cycle increasing efficiency

- The valve pressure is reset to give a better performance between heavy and lighter pellets

- The transfer port is modified to give more air flow efficiency

- Breech face modified to reduce wear on the pellet when loading

- Crown of the barrel re-cut the to increase the rifles accuracy

- Transfer port and barrel are aligned securely within the assembly

- Barrel is secured into the breech more accurately and securely than standard

Trigger assembly

- Sears are polished to a smoother finish

- Hammer latch pin polished & refaced

- Trigger pin assembly is reinforced to reduce movement from left to right

- Trigger let-off is set to a comfortable and safe amount.

- 1st stage travel can be reduced beyond standard adjustment at request

- Safety mechanism modified to give an easier movement & reduce noise

After the regulator is fitted and the tune carried out you can expect a shot to shot consistency of single figures as soon as the rifle has been worked on. A report sheet will be included with the rifle once work is complete detailing the shot to shot consistency through our SKAN chronograph, the rifle is held correctly in a mount to guarantee accurate results.  This consistency will improve further as the rifle is used.

PLEASE NOTE: We are not able to work on rifles fitted with aftermarket regulators other than ones we have fitted ourselves.

Service and Upgrade - Previously RAT Works tuned air rifles only

Our service and upgrade package is for air rifles that have previously had the Tench regulator and tune package. With a service and upgrade we will replace all the orings in the air rifle as well as applying our latest tuning formula and upgraded parts. We will often recommend this if the air rifle in questions hasn't been to us in 12 months or more.

Quick Fill Conversion

By the selecting the quick fill conversion we will, swap your factory style filler for our quick fill unit, that comes with 
- A gauge built in at the front
- A twist collar to stop dust and dirt from getting in the fill
- A quick connect fill probe 
- The unit is also fully serviceable

Barrel Shorten 

With barrels that measure 15 inches or more we can shorten them down to 12 inches to give you a more compact air rifle, especially useful if your using it from a vehicle or in tight spaces. We shorten all barrels from the back/inlet and won't shorten a barrel to less than 12 inches. Please be aware however, shortening your barrel will decrease your overall shot count.

Barrel Screw Cut Thread 

This is only really needed on older air rifles that don't have a threaded section at the end of the bare barrel. If selected we will machine a 1/2 inch UNF thread on the end of the barrel muzzle so you are able to fit a moderator of your choice.

Barrel re-crown 

With this we machine the muzzle end of your barrel back, to reveal the rifling and improve pellet exit from the muzzle. This is included as part of a Tench regulator and tune work so you don't need to select this options as well.

Custom Engraving

We can engrave either our logo or a logo/image of your choice, this can only be done on wooden/laminate stocks not on 'tactical' or synthetic stocks. We can also engrave on the breech block of the rifle if your chosen design is suitable to be engraved in a small space. We love personalising rifles, the more imaginative and meaningful to you the better!

For all Engraving options please click here

Cerakote

Cerakote is a thin film coating that will protect parts from corrosion or stop them rusting further than they may have already. Cerakote is available in a range of colours and can be applied to almost anything. 

Cerakote coating can be doing while your air rifle is being worked on.

This is ideal if you use your air rifle out does and in all weathers

For more information, pleaseclick here

All air rifles will need to be booked in through our website first before we can take it on. Once we have received your order we will email, letting you know which week your air rifle has been booked in for.

You will receive a second email, the Friday before the week you are booked in for. Courier collections and drop off appointments are Tuesday onwards each week. Mondays are used to deal with emails and orders from the weekend.

Below are the different delivery options available. Please click and read through the different options carefully. There is a lot of information here, please make sure you understand it fully before selecting your delivery option.

Information for - Dropping an air rifle off

Information for - Courier collection & return

Information for - Sending & return the air rifle yourself