I could use some help with a few questions regarding modding my 1377,if anyone would care to share some advice?
I bought a new 1377 here a couple of months ago.(I really should have researched before I bought it,but I didn't know you could mod these at all then).I live in the Philippines,and have a buddy that will be sending it to me here.I have recently been posting on another forum with regards to power modding my 1377 to 1322 and going with a 14.6" barrel,but at that time I hadn't read the article at Pyramid air regarding barrel length.After reading the article,I am more inclined to go to 18",as the 18" would be more effective than the 14" with regards to power.I also want to get a hypro valve and steel breech.I had been advised that the barrel and breech from a 2250 and the long bolt and handle from a Disco would fit,but the 2250 barrel is only 14.6".Could anyone suggest a Crosman model that has the 18" barrel and steel breech that will fit my 1377/1322?I don't have access to a machine shop,so everything would have to be plug and play.
On Edit:I feel a little stupid after I reread the article.That article was talking about co2 airguns,not pumpers. :-[
Still,the 18" barrel just looks b*tchin.
Hey Fred I am a Filipino too, taga Wadabs bro.
Gimme your number man got plenty of goodies that might suit your needs.
I'm actually American.I hope you won't hold it against me. ;D
I can probably get my friend in the US to send me parts thru visiting family members..as long as I know what they are :).Knowing the right Crosman part numbers,and what models have the parts that will interchange is the tough part.
That is a righteous looking avatar.I was kind of considering a Red dot.I don't want to buy a scope that won't hold up.I had a red dot model picked out,all I have to do is find where I saved the link.Ha-ha.
Oh ok Mr. Fred :-* Here in Davao I have plenty of American friends too but most of them are priests lol! Are you in Luzon?
You have come to right place most of us here are knowledgeable when it comes to Crosmans. I still have two brand new Crosman 24 inch barrels left..They are for the 1760 and the 2260 so they will fit your pistol w/ no problem.
I will PM you in a while.
i've got what started as a 2289 that is now a heavily modded 1322 . really fun platforms to play with ..... just don't keep track of the cost !
you'll need ....
the .22 steel breech .... http://www.crosman.com/airguns/airgun-accessories/steel-breech-kit-22-cal (http://www.crosman.com/airguns/airgun-accessories/steel-breech-kit-22-cal) .... it will come with the bolt and probe . you will need to file down the rear breech screw 1/8 of an inch .
you will have to buy a 24 inch discovery .22 cal barrel and cut it down to your desired length and re-crown it . or order one from Mac1 for him to cut and crown .
crosman part # 2260SE-001
or order from Mac1 http://www.mac1airgunshop.com/product-p/crbamapr.htm (http://www.mac1airgunshop.com/product-p/crbamapr.htm)
the 1322 will get more fpe/fps with 24 then it will with the 18 .
i'm not familiar with a "hypro valve" for the 13xx , but i got my flat top piston and valve from AC Customs and like it a lot .
http://www.accustommods.com/flat-top-piston---valve.html (http://www.accustommods.com/flat-top-piston---valve.html)
and i'll suggest his SS pivot pin ASAP and slotted breech screw , i ya don't wanna make them .
http://www.accustommods.com/small-parts.html (http://www.accustommods.com/small-parts.html)
Quote from: crossliner on February 06, 2015, 05:37:22 AM
Oh ok Mr. Fred :-* Here in Davao I have plenty of American friends too but most of them are priests lol! Are you in Luzon?
You have come to right place most of us here are knowledgeable when it comes to Crosmans. I still have two brand new Crosman 24 inch barrels left..They are for the 1760 and the 2260 so they will fit your pistol w/ no problem.
I will PM you in a while.
Thanks for the offer crossliner.
I am going to try and figure out how to do an 18" barrel if I can.I just appreciate the aesthetics of that length.If it proves to be too much of a challenge,then I will have to investigate the other alternatives.
Fred
Quote from: DBOdude on February 06, 2015, 06:56:47 AM
i've got what started as a 2289 that is now a heavily modded 1322 . really fun platforms to play with ..... just don't keep track of the cost !
you'll need ....
the .22 steel breech .... http://www.crosman.com/airguns/airgun-accessories/steel-breech-kit-22-cal (http://www.crosman.com/airguns/airgun-accessories/steel-breech-kit-22-cal) .... it will come with the bolt and probe . you will need to file down the rear breech screw 1/8 of an inch .
you will have to buy a 24 inch discovery .22 cal barrel and cut it down to your desired length and re-crown it . or order one from Mac1 for him to cut and crown .
crosman part # 2260SE-001
or order from Mac1 http://www.mac1airgunshop.com/product-p/crbamapr.htm (http://www.mac1airgunshop.com/product-p/crbamapr.htm)
the 1322 will get more fpe/fps with 24 then it will with the 18 .
i'm not familiar with a "hypro valve" for the 13xx , but i got my flat top piston and valve from AC Customs and like it a lot .
http://www.accustommods.com/flat-top-piston---valve.html (http://www.accustommods.com/flat-top-piston---valve.html)
and i'll suggest his SS pivot pin ASAP and slotted breech screw , i ya don't wanna make them .
http://www.accustommods.com/small-parts.html (http://www.accustommods.com/small-parts.html)
Booty Monster.Lol
Thanks for the suggestions DBO!
I read that the 2400 has an 18" barrel.I seem to be at a disadvantage tho with regards as to what will reasonably work together.I wouldn't have a clue as to where to get a barrel crowned here.I don't have the facilities...or the mental faculties to attempt that.My best chance is to stumble across someone who knows the 2400 to 1377/1322 mod.If there is anyone that is. :)
Thanks for the links as well.
Appreciated!
Fred
Where in the Phils. are you exactly in? I have plenty of airgunner friends around the country so I might be able to help you out. That 18" length is not really a problem I can have that done in a few minutes..Our "GodFather" here owns a very well known gun shop that does top jobs particularly powderburners..
These are some of his creations...
(http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww96/DARKHORSE1967/IMG_3600_zpsc471bb18.jpg) (http://s709.photobucket.com/user/DARKHORSE1967/media/IMG_3600_zpsc471bb18.jpg.html)
(http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww96/DARKHORSE1967/IMG_3603_zps9612e76e.jpg) (http://s709.photobucket.com/user/DARKHORSE1967/media/IMG_3603_zps9612e76e.jpg.html)
The top one has genuine Magpul parts.
Yeah we are quite picky w/ our optics even if they cost around 3x here..That is a Sightron and a Vortex.
We commonly use LW and DBB barrels here.
Very interesting crossliner.I was actually considering a Eskopeta C02 .22cal rifle.The idea of being held captive to Co2 cylinders is what put me off.I even considered the Combination Co2/pumper model,but they aren't the prettiest rifle.I have a Bushnell entry level rifle scope that I was going to use on the Esko.My problem with buying anything here,is that the price is inflated 2-3 times for anything out of the ordinary (Crosman/Benjamin/Hatsan etc.I am actually considering buying a Red Dot for the 1377/1322.
I am near San Fernando Lu.
Yes you are right about the inflated prices of imported products here particularly if they are related to airguns and powderburners..
The Eskopeta is an ugly gun sorry..I myself do not use locally made ones although there are very nice ones here..I have 3 Crosmans that I bought from your country, 2 are from the Crosman Custom Shop..I had them shipped here thru Vincent aka airgunexporter but I paid premium for them..My latest airgun is an Air Arms S500 but before that a CZ S200. The CZ is now is around $1,160..Speaking of Hatsans I think they are crap..All my friends who have them are all disappointed.
I am Bushy lover myself but I use Japan made Elites..
SF La Union is my pa's birthplace.
Mr. SSCoyote a forum member like us is an American like yourself..He was here a year ago and he brought me some Burris optics and Weaver optics and some Levis 501 pants lol! I had the items to his home in Colorado btw. He came here for a vacation in Bicol.
If you want a red dot I can get you one from Armscor it's just P1,500 iiric and it was on sale..I bought 1 myself and gave it to my farmhand. The brand is Swiss Arms and it is identical to the BSA that is quite popular here in this forum. Just say so and I will buy you one and include the receipt. You can refund me when you get it. Oh it has a Weaver/Picatinny clamp so you would need an dovetail to Weaver/Pica adaptor.
I was considering this model: http://www.amazon.com/GadgetZone-Picatinny-Brightness-Illuminated-Positioning/dp/B00GSEWJZG/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1423200457&sr=1-6&keywords=red+dot+scope (http://www.amazon.com/GadgetZone-Picatinny-Brightness-Illuminated-Positioning/dp/B00GSEWJZG/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1423200457&sr=1-6&keywords=red+dot+scope) That one has some pretty decent reviews for an inexpensive scope.
Most of my shooting will be pest related..especially rats and predatory birds that decimate my fingerling population every year.Generally speaking,most of my shooting is within 35yds or so,and that leaves the less expensive optics suitable for me.
I am going to take further correspondence to pms.No doubt the Mods here will forgive the occasional straying off topic (actually off brand to be accurate),but we have probably veered off in significant measure. ;)
The nice thing for me is the ability to have Crosman parts transported here with visiting family members.It's not like they visit every few months,but if I am attentive,I can get most things transported in luggage.
Crosman Barrel part numbers
http://www.crosman-air-pistol-owners-forum.com/board/index.php/topic,1884.0.html (http://www.crosman-air-pistol-owners-forum.com/board/index.php/topic,1884.0.html)
Quote from: FranticFred on February 06, 2015, 11:26:23 AM
I was considering this model: http://www.amazon.com/GadgetZone-Picatinny-Brightness-Illuminated-Positioning/dp/B00GSEWJZG/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1423200457&sr=1-6&keywords=red+dot+scope (http://www.amazon.com/GadgetZone-Picatinny-Brightness-Illuminated-Positioning/dp/B00GSEWJZG/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1423200457&sr=1-6&keywords=red+dot+scope) That one has some pretty decent reviews for an inexpensive scope.
Most of my shooting will be pest related..especially rats and predatory birds that decimate my fingerling population every year.Generally speaking,most of my shooting is within 35yds or so,and that leaves the less expensive optics suitable for me.
I am going to take further correspondence to pms.No doubt the Mods here will forgive the occasional straying off topic (actually off brand to be accurate),but we have probably veered off in significant measure. ;)
The nice thing for me is the ability to have Crosman parts transported here with visiting family members.It's not like they visit every few months,but if I am attentive,I can get most things transported in luggage.
That red dot looks identical to the Swiss Arms Armscor has. Personally at 35 yards you are better off w/ a scope and I am sure others would agree. Most of the dots are 5 moa so they are quite big and not very ideal for precision shooting. If you are hunting rats you have to hit their necks or their heads. If you really want red dots the 25mm tube Millet red dot has a 3 moa dot and it is also popular amongst our forum brothers.
Do not try to let your relatives transport barrels by plane even if they are just for airguns..When they arrive here they will be questioned and held.
Can you post a pic of your 1377? Is it still in pistol or in carbine form already?
Oh it's this red dot..
http://www.amazon.com/Millett-1X20-Riflescope-1-Inch-Matte/dp/B0002IN0WU/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1423275115&sr=1-1&keywords=millet+red+dot (http://www.amazon.com/Millett-1X20-Riflescope-1-Inch-Matte/dp/B0002IN0WU/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1423275115&sr=1-1&keywords=millet+red+dot)
Quote from: DaveB50 on February 06, 2015, 07:08:06 PM
Crosman Barrel part numbers
http://www.crosman-air-pistol-owners-forum.com/board/index.php/topic,1884.0.html (http://www.crosman-air-pistol-owners-forum.com/board/index.php/topic,1884.0.html)
Thanks for the link Dave.I actually saw that on the forums the other day.My question is,what else would I need to convert my 1377 to 1322?I realize that I should upgrade to a steel breech.I see that the 2400 barrel is 18",can I use that barrel and the steel breech from the 1322?Then I would need a barrel band of course.Then would the 1322 bolt and handle work,or should I go with the long bolt from a Disco?
Quote from: crossliner on February 07, 2015, 03:11:41 AM
That red dot looks identical to the Swiss Arms Armscor has. Personally at 35 yards you are better off w/ a scope and I am sure others would agree. Most of the dots are 5 moa so they are quite big and not very ideal for precision shooting. If you are hunting rats you have to hit their necks or their heads. If you really want red dots the 25mm tube Millet red dot has a 3 moa dot and it is also popular amongst our forum brothers.
Do not try to let your relatives transport barrels by plane even if they are just for airguns..When they arrive here they will be questioned and held.
Can you post a pic of your 1377? Is it still in pistol or in carbine form already?
Oh it's this red dot..
http://www.amazon.com/Millett-1X20-Riflescope-1-Inch-Matte/dp/B0002IN0WU/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1423275115&sr=1-1&keywords=millet+red+dot (http://www.amazon.com/Millett-1X20-Riflescope-1-Inch-Matte/dp/B0002IN0WU/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1423275115&sr=1-1&keywords=millet+red+dot)
Thanks for the helpful advice crossliner.I didn't understand the difference between the 3MOA and 5MOA.Thanks for that information..that saves me some grief.I did buy a Bushnell 3-9x40eg a while back when I was considering an Eskopeta.I understood that the rifle scopes don't tend to last very well with airguns,so I was looking at Red Dots in hopes of finding something that would work well,and last longer than a few months.
I will "carbine-ate" the 1377 when it does arrive here,as I also bought a stock for it..Also will buy a backpacker forearm,as the 1377 brown is not my favorite color.
The bolt and barrel are the only things different between the .177 and .22. That said, if you are going to a 18" barrel, you should use the steel breech also. The 2289 barrel band is the one you want for a longer barrel. A long probe bolt will make sure the pellet skirt is pushed in past the Transfer Port hole in the barrel.
Thanks for the help Dave.
I had someone on another board suggest that a 2250 breech would work on the 1322 and that I should use the long bolt from a Disco.Is there an option for a longer bolt for the 1322,or are these parts pretty much interchangeable between the 1322 and the Disco?( in other words will the long bolt from the Disco fit the 1322?) I guess I didn't understand the need to go with a steel breech from the 2250,when there is already a 1322 steel breech available.
a steel breech from the 2250,when there is already a 1322 steel breech available.
it is the same breech .... :-*
Quote from: KevinP on February 07, 2015, 11:33:44 AM
a steel breech from the 2250,when there is already a 1322 steel breech available.
it is the same breech .... :-*
There we go.That answers a question that had been clattering around in my head.I also noticed that the bolt used for the 2250B is the same bolt used in the 1322.There are actually 2 bolts numbers listed for the 2260 and 1760 (obviously the 1760 is .177 and the 2260 is .22).My question is: is the bolt from the 2260 longer than the 1322 bolt,and will the 2260 bolt fit in the 1322?I need a longer bolt for the 1322,and wondered if the 2260 bolt is longer,and if so,will it fit the 1322 breech?
Thank You Kevin for that nugget of information..very helpful!!
Quote from: KevinP on February 07, 2015, 11:33:44 AM
a steel breech from the 2250,when there is already a 1322 steel breech available.
it is the same breech .... :-*
X2
And use the Disco bolt, I do on all my 13XX and it makes a big difference.
This is the pricing last time I asked for the .22 bolt:
2261-002 BOLT .22CAL LONG NICKEL - $3.35 each
392LE-009 HANDLE, KNOB - $5.76 each
But what's odd is the .177 bolt is this price:
2300-034 $8.20
Joe
Thank you so very much Joe.I very much appreciate the help that you guys are extending to me.Interesting about the bolt part number.I looked up the bolt number for the 2260,and it is 2260-001.I do hope that the parts numbers that I have for the other items is correct. :)
I just watched a video on youtube about a Discovery,and it listed the bolt numbers the same as what you gave me.
Thanks again for the help.
Fred
First before I forget....you can use any scope without fear of it being eaten alive on most all airguns except break barrels or should I say piston/spring guns. They have a high recoil back and forward motion that craps out the insides of some scopes. With a Co2, PCP or Pumpers like the 1377, you should not have to worry about your scope unless you drop it.
Now, you can drill out the front barrel band until you find a 2289 band. It'll work. It is how mine is set up now. That will change when I make a new brass one for it. The 18" barrel is not bad handling at all. I have had a few and I still like that length the best out of any other I had on a rifle.
Right now I have a 24" barrel in .177 and from the very limited shooting I have done with it, I like it just fine. It is a target shooter, so no problems hitting branches or stuff ;) Here is what it looks like and as the guys here told me the last time I had a 24" barrel on a gun...... if I miss the rat, I can just whack it with the end of the barrel ;D Here is a pic.
Quote from: FranticFred on February 07, 2015, 06:32:17 AM
Thanks for the helpful advice crossliner.I didn't understand the difference between the 3MOA and 5MOA.Thanks for that information..that saves me some grief.I did buy a Bushnell 3-9x40eg a while back when I was considering an Eskopeta.I understood that the rifle scopes don't tend to last very well with airguns,so I was looking at Red Dots in hopes of finding something that would work well,and last longer than a few months.
I will "carbine-ate" the 1377 when it does arrive here,as I also bought a stock for it..Also will buy a backpacker forearm,as the 1377 brown is not my favorite color.
Mr. Al/Armaker is right. Only them breakbarrels/springer airguns are harsh to non-airgun rated scopes. That Bushy of yours would be a much better optics vs red dots for precision shooting..I have been hunting rats for the longest time using blowguns and airguns so I know what I am talking about.
The Armscor Executive is a decent enough C02 rifle and it's designed after the venerable Crosman 160 albeit it does not use powerlets.
Another option is to go for a Mario Muli rifle. Right now he makes PCPs but iiric he does have some C02s still..He is in Luzon but ships anywhere in the Philippines. I will PM you his cp number and do not worry as he is a very decent person to deal w/. You can GOOGLE him btw.
Quote from: arkmaker on February 08, 2015, 03:28:22 AM
First before I forget....you can use any scope without fear of it being eaten alive on most all airguns except break barrels or should I say piston/spring guns. They have a high recoil back and forward motion that craps out the insides of some scopes. With a Co2, PCP or Pumpers like the 1377, you should not have to worry about your scope unless you drop it.
Now, you can drill out the front barrel band until you find a 2289 band. It'll work. It is how mine is set up now. That will change when I make a new brass one for it. The 18" barrel is not bad handling at all. I have had a few and I still like that length the best out of any other I had on a rifle.
Right now I have a 24" barrel in .177 and from the very limited shooting I have done with it, I like it just fine. It is a target shooter, so no problems hitting branches or stuff ;) Here is what it looks like and as the guys here told me the last time I had a 24" barrel on a gun...... if I miss the rat, I can just whack it with the end of the barrel ;D Here is a pic.
That IS a long barrel isn't it?Cut 6" off and it might still be too long for what I normally would prefer,but I think that the 18" is within the sweet spot for performance.
Thank you also for the clarification with regards to the scope issue.That is good to hear.I actually have a Bushnell scope like I mentioned upthread,but it has rings for Weaver mounts.I suppose it is possible to buy an adaptor of some sort,so that I could still use it.?
Then again,I might investigate local air rifles like crossliner is mentioning below.A pumper and a C02 rifle...going to have to be careful that I do not overdo it. :)
Thank you for helping me understand the scope issue also.I did wonder how a scope could work for a "firearm" but not for an airgun. :-[
Quote from: crossliner on February 08, 2015, 03:56:41 AM
Mr. Al/Armaker is right. Only them breakbarrels/springer airguns are harsh to non-airgun rated scopes. That Bushy of yours would be a much better optics vs red dots for precision shooting..I have been hunting rats for the longest time using blowguns and airguns so I know what I am talking about.
The Armscor Executive is a decent enough C02 rifle and it's designed after the venerable Crosman 160 albeit it does not use powerlets.
Another option is to go for a Mario Muli rifle. Right now he makes PCPs but iiric he does have some C02s still..He is in Luzon but ships anywhere in the Philippines. I will PM you his cp number and do not worry as he is a very decent person to deal w/. You can GOOGLE him btw.
Thanks crossliner for the suggestions.I saw a youtube video available for a Nimrod air rifle made by Mario Muli.It is currently downloading so I can view it later.I'd be curious as to what he asks ($) for an air rifle like that?Any idea?When you can access the interwebs again that is.
Yes my service provider is down for some recent upgrades..I am just using my sexy neighbor's pc right now :D
You can use a dovetail to weaver/picatinny adapter..
http://www.amazon.com/UTG-Dovetail-To-Picatinny-Profile-Adaptor-Black/dp/B007BNHFLQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1423369637&sr=1-1&keywords=utg+adapter (http://www.amazon.com/UTG-Dovetail-To-Picatinny-Profile-Adaptor-Black/dp/B007BNHFLQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1423369637&sr=1-1&keywords=utg+adapter)
http://www.amazon.com/UTG-Profile-Airgun-Picatinny-Adaptor/dp/B001CJ67E6/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1423369637&sr=1-2&keywords=utg+adapter (http://www.amazon.com/UTG-Profile-Airgun-Picatinny-Adaptor/dp/B001CJ67E6/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1423369637&sr=1-2&keywords=utg+adapter)
http://www.amazon.com/Sun-Optics-USA-Dovetail-Specialty/dp/B0094O358M/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1423369708&sr=1-4&keywords=sun+optics+adapter (http://www.amazon.com/Sun-Optics-USA-Dovetail-Specialty/dp/B0094O358M/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1423369708&sr=1-4&keywords=sun+optics+adapter)
I think his PCPs are around 17k including pump..His C02s should be in the 7-8k range. His current creations are so much better than the previous ones. I already gave you his number better contact him yourself. The old man's valve system on his PCPs are very efficient btw.
I've been considering putting off my mods for a little while,till I decide which way to go.Maybe I am going to try and find a local rifle to buy till I decide.
I sent the wife and nephew to Baguio yesterday to try and find an air rifle of local construction/brand,but they only found one lonely ugly over priced gun,and she said that she wouldn't buy it.
I tried the number that you gave me for Mario,and also tried contacting Rodson.I sent multiple texts to both,but never received any response.May have to go to Manila after all.Or get an Eskopeta.They can't be that bad can they?
Quote from: FranticFred on February 12, 2015, 02:47:03 AM
I've been considering putting off my mods for a little while,till I decide which way to go.Maybe I am going to try and find a local rifle to buy till I decide.
I sent the wife and nephew to Baguio yesterday to try and find an air rifle of local construction/brand,but they only found one lonely ugly over priced gun,and she said that she wouldn't buy it.
I tried the number that you gave me for Mario,and also tried contacting Rodson.I sent multiple texts to both,but never received any response.May have to go to Manila after all.Or get an Eskopeta.They can't be that bad can they?
Hi Mr. Ted nice conversing w/ you, I thought I was talking to Frank Sinatra haha!
Here is Mario Muli's landline # : (02) 643 3434..He resides in Pasig, Manila..Right now he is swamped w/ orders and and I was also told that when he is in his shop he does not take cellphone calls.
I sent you a text message just now..
Kindly show us your your new Manlapat air rifle Mr. Ted :-* Don't be shy ;)
Meet Sherman.
This is my new Manlapat .22cal Co2 air rifle.I call him Sherman after the venerable WW11 tank.It's a hand built air rifle made by a group of Brothers from San Fernando Pampanga in the Philippines.I had been chasing around trying to find an air rifle to buy,and always seeming to be a day late..until our friend crossliner offered to help.A couple of days later I had confirmation of an air rifle being held for me by the manufacturer :-*. This is a stainless steel airgun,and it shoots with some real authority.It also has a 2 stage cocking mechanism which allows for reduced power for plinking and sighting in the scope etc. (a nice feature I must say).
I had the scope already (a Bushnell 3x9) but the scope rings were for a weaver mount,so it took a couple of days to locate dovetails..but we found a pair and have it all installed and working fine.I need to cobble together a rifle stand of some sort to correctly dial in the scope,but that will happen here shortly.
I did have some difficulty however.I tied a string to a length of weedeater line so that I could run a piece of fabric through the barrel just to make sure there were no burrs or whatever.I found that I couldn't run the line through in either direction without hitting a protrusion/obstruction in the barrel.I took off the muzzle brake and had no further problems.I think maybe the muzzle brake was a mis-match or something because I can feel a ring inside the muzzle brake.Maybe it wasn't machined properly.
Lastly..thanks again to crossliner who really stepped up and saved my day!!
Dang Mr. Ted, Sherman is a handsome devil :-* How is it shooting? The only way to know if there is an obstruction inside the "muzzlebrake" is to test it and see how it groups.
Great looking shooter FF. :-*
Quote from: crossliner on February 21, 2015, 10:22:27 AM
Dang Mr. Ted, Sherman is a handsome devil :-* How is it shooting? The only way to know if there is an obstruction inside the "muzzlebrake" is to test it and see how it groups.
I ran about 40 pellets through it in the afternoon trying to get the scope sighted in.I used a couple of fish feed bags as supports,but it didn't work that well.Groupings?I would have been just as accurate throwing a handful of rocks. ;D
I removed the muzzle brake before shooting it as I was really concerned about the seam projecting like it was.I don't see how it could possibly shoot properly with that seam in it.I'm sure it would have sheared the pellet skirts off when the pellet went through.
I have every confidence that the ag will work fine as soon as I iron out a few bugs.
Quote from: Tater on February 21, 2015, 09:31:57 PM
Great looking shooter FF. :-*
Thanks.It is a very solid and well constructed rifle...and it is a handsome piece I will admit.I may have to make a sleeve for it or something cause it is soo shiny.On the other hand,if I ever need to send out an SOS,being shiny would be very handy. ;)
I agree, that is a great looking gun. As for being too shiny, if there is such a thing.... 8)
The Manlapat guys make nice stuff..Here is a sample of one of their builds, it is owned by a friend of mine in Pampanga..It sports a Super Sniper SWFA scope w/c is very popular over there as well as Aeons..
(http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww96/DARKHORSE1967/bullpup_zps64083e99.jpg) (http://s709.photobucket.com/user/DARKHORSE1967/media/bullpup_zps64083e99.jpg.html)
Here is another one of their builds....
http://s1100.photobucket.com/user/keandale1/Manlapat%20PCP/story (http://s1100.photobucket.com/user/keandale1/Manlapat%20PCP/story)
Both guns sport LW barrels..
Man, they make some beautiful rifles. Are they easy to come by? I'd like one in my stable.
Joe
Hi Mr. MD they are custom builds so you have to wait a wee bit..You take your design to them and they will build you one. They are located in Luzon..This is the reason why most of the guys over there do not buy imported ones because there are very good builders over there.
Yes they are. Might have to look into one. I know it is not going to be cheap. lol