2240 barrel band

Started by TomR_here, July 28, 2019, 01:45:34 PM

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TomR_here

Is it really needed?  ???

Been modding my 2240 with a few goodies, and like the cleaner look of it without the barrel band. So hence the question.

mr007s

If you have installed a steel breech you can do away with the band. None of mine have the band, including one converted to HPA with an 18 inch barrel.

RetatCDude

Probably.
To prevent droop.
I have the original on my 2300s but for some more bling I ordered a polished (looks like SS) one.
I will probably slide the original black one back a bit and put the new one a bit further forward...
I know folks who shoot the Discovery air rifle put another band or two on their rifle barrels as well..
Crosman 2300s
Crosman 2240XL

TomR_here

Steel breech installed, along with a 2260's 18" barrel properly machined where needed.

So, I have 1 not needed, and 1 maybe.

Haven't shot it since installing Steve's Super Sear & HDD/PA pieces.

Have been mounting different optics, just to see what the whole picture looks like.
Thinking the Center Point 4-16 AO/IR currently mounted is a bit much, But.......  ???
Does go good with the Crosman Carbine stock I have on there right now. Just need to contrive a cheek rest for it.
Do like the looks of the Bug-Buster on it also.

RetatCDude

This cheekpiece works very well:
Crosman 2300s
Crosman 2240XL

TomR_here

Thinking I've seen that pic before. Nice looking unit.

Looked at a lot of DIY cheek rest pics, just need to pick one and get it done.

crossliner


RetatCDude

I got the polished band in from Dave.
I like it with both:
Crosman 2300s
Crosman 2240XL

Flex

#8
In the powder burner rifle world, free-floating barrels are a selling point as they minimize the potential for barrel distortion RE: multiple points of contact with the stock. I suppose the same argument could be made for an air rifle. The key, as already stated, is having a solid (steel, aluminum etc.) breech in which to secure the barrel.  :-*
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RetatCDude

#9
That is the reason the Marauders, 1720T and PRod have floaters.. :-*
Crosman 2300s
Crosman 2240XL

crossliner

If you get a barrel band, a stainless one from Don Cothran beats all of them in fit and finish.


https://cothranmachine.com/


I am waiting for (been for a long time) a stainless high breech to come into production.

He said he is making some ( single shot) in 4 to 5 weeks when I last communicated with him in the middle of July, IIRIC, and a multi shot version in 2 months.

SS is indeed heavy but it does not rust (almost) and will remain pristine in looks after a long time..If it gets scratched or scuff you an always have it beadblasted and it will look showroom condition again.

RetatCDude

Our moderator makes SS breeches too.
Crosman 2300s
Crosman 2240XL

crossliner

I forgot about mr ArkMaker   :-*..

Yes, he is another good option!

Hoosier Daddy

The 1701 doesn't use one and it is accurate as heck!

1377, 1740, H9A, 1701P, "2060" carbine.... plus a whole lot more ;)

RetatCDude

Crosman 2300s
Crosman 2240XL