crooked barn breech

1377x · August 19, 2011, 02:12:05 AM

who has/is using a crooked barn ultimate breech??
how do you like ??

tinker · August 19, 2011, 06:31:44 AM

I have one but it's a little loose for my likes. The bore for the bolt is a bit too big so there is a lot of play. It was OK until I got a Cothran breech. Better fit and function. Even the Crosman steel breech is tighter in tolerance. Just my opinion.

PistolMan · August 19, 2011, 10:12:06 AM

The Breech and Bolt are to wide on eichother yes !

So, better buy only the Breech and make a fitted Bolt yourself, or by a friend..

Or buy an other complete set..

greetingss...Guido

Cross Pistol Packer · August 19, 2011, 10:19:59 AM

The CB breech on my 2260 works well

arkmaker † · August 19, 2011, 12:29:22 PM

Using one on my 1377. I like it. Easy to load, but yes, a stock bolt feels a little sloppy. That does not bother me any as it seals and locks good, plus I have the bolt on the left side.
RIch

Capt. Thomas · August 19, 2011, 01:34:20 PM

Quote from: tinker on August 19, 2011, 06:31:44 AM
I have one but it's a little loose for my likes. The bore for the bolt is a bit too big so there is a lot of play. It was OK until I got a Cothran breech. Better fit and function. Even the Crosman steel breech is tighter in tolerance. Just my opinion.

Just courious, were you using your old stock bolt, a different bolt from another mfg. or a CB bolt to match their breech?

Capt. Thomas

eric · August 19, 2011, 02:02:44 PM

i had one before they were made ambidextrous and as stated above the supplied bolt was very loose but it did what it was supposed to do without any issues.it was very light so if tying to cut weight then that's the ticket

tinker · August 19, 2011, 09:57:35 PM

Capt. Thomas
Tried a Mellon, Cothran, Stock, extended, flow thru bolts, a .22 & .177 barrels, 1377 and 22xx platform. The bolt wobble when loading the pellets got to me. Maybe I got one that was loose. I personally like a tighter tolerance that's all. As Eric said it's very light so there is very little added weight when installed.

PistolMan · August 20, 2011, 10:16:27 AM

Quote from: Capt. Thomas on August 19, 2011, 01:34:20 PM

Just courious, were you using your old stock bolt, a different bolt from another mfg. or a CB bolt to match their breech?

Capt. Thomas

No, we mean with the CB Bolt...

greetingss...Guido

Capt. Thomas · August 20, 2011, 12:58:02 PM

Got it.......... I think a loose bolt would drive me nuts

There is no excuse for that type of fit on custom parts. If I go that direction they will have to assure me the they will provide a propper fit.

Capt. Thomas

Rualert · August 20, 2011, 11:09:18 PM

I too have one of these, bolt is a little loose, but my only real complaint, and this is just me being bitchy, you have to pull the whole breech to change the bolt. Other than that, it has always worked just fine, and is very light weight. I do like the 4 barrel grub screws, holds the barrel nice and tight. Almost forgot, the stock sight will also fit on it.

Casey