long term RT/X-valve maintenance

[Konigballer]

Hey guys,

I was curious what the long-term maintenance of the Retro/ X-valves is in your experience in terms of parts wear and replacement. If possible, please give a shot or case count before any given part needed to be replaced.

I'm using this info to choose what parts, and how many, to stock in my ever expanding parts kit to ensure years of use for my Retro valved Minimag. I'm planning on eventually having 3-4 spare reg valve pins, a spare complete on/off assembly, 1-2 reg pistons, spare reg springs (one large one small), and a couple extra sear assembly's as well, and I already have 6 RT & X-valve parts kits. Thanks for any info.

[athomas]

Hey guys,

I was curious what the long-term maintenance of the Retro/ X-valves is in your experience in terms of parts wear and replacement. If possible, please give a shot or case count before any given part needed to be replaced.

I'm using this info to choose what parts, and how many, to stock in my ever expanding parts kit to ensure years of use for my Retro valved Minimag. I'm planning on eventually having 3-4 spare reg valve pins, a spare complete on/off assembly, 1-2 reg pistons, spare reg springs (one large one small), and a couple extra sear assembly's as well, and I already have 6 RT & X-valve parts kits. Thanks for any info.

I just got my second mag parts kit a couple of years ago. I bought my first one with my mag in 1993. I bought 2 retro valve kits with my emag in 2000. I still have them for support for my retro mag and emag and don't plan on getting another for about 10 years. Of course, I did upgrade the regulator piston assemblies to the new higher pressure versions, but they were still functional as level 7 versions.

To make a story short. You shouldn't need many parts to keep your mag running as long as you keep it clean.

Keep a kit around to give you all the orings you will need. The hard parts probably will never need changing. Well, maybe a sear assembly, but it will still function as it gets worn, so you will have lots of time to get a new one while still operating the gun. Bolt springs are the one thing you will want to keep a supply of. They do wear out after about 50000 shots. If you have a classic valve, keep a supply of regulator seat orings. These should be changed if you take the valve apart for cleaning and the oring is removed from its seat. Another thing that needs replacing is detents or nubbins. They wear out. Check them regularly. Thats about it.