dumb question about cockers

[dadto2]

What holds the ball in the barrel there is no detent for this? Do you size the ball snug with the barrel bore to keep it there? I am new to cockers my bushmaster and all other guns have a detent to hold the ball in place?? Help me see the light

[dark blade]

that is correct. The barrel must be a small size bore in order to keep the ball in place. If not, it is the equivalent of a phantom without a detent ring, it just rolls out.

That is one of the main reasons people say that cockers are more accurate due to closed bolt design... its because the closed bolt design forces the paint to bore match to occur in order to prevent roll outs

[dadto2]

Thank you sir thats what ii was thinking just wanted a second opp.

[punkncat]

You can use some manner of widgit in the barrel to hold the ball in place. I have used nail polish, and have heard of people using a small strip of electrical tape.