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Title: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: Tater on April 02, 2013, 11:34:38 PM
I guess I'll finally be joining you CO2 guys. There is now a ton of reading for me to do about these guns. I'm kind of sharing it with my wife (for now) and we finally have a gun she can shoot all by herself.
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: BDS on April 02, 2013, 11:41:26 PM
yay... go shoot it and enjoy :-*
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: Tater on April 02, 2013, 11:42:57 PM
Quote from: BDS on April 02, 2013, 11:41:26 PM
yay... go shoot it and enjoy :-*

Sure will! We did give it a "test drive" on Sunday. Now I wonder just how much this "free" air gun is going to cost me (mods...).     :-X
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: BDS on April 02, 2013, 11:45:50 PM
Actually... the first and most important mod... the trigger polishing and lighter coil spring is free or less than $2, just your time and patience and some reading up on the polishing process here or GTA or the web, Mike (Cross hairs) has several videos he's made on tear down and re-assembly, PM him if you can't find the videos.
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: quickster47 † on April 03, 2013, 12:19:32 AM
The 2240 is really an awesome gun and lately it has once again become my favorite shooter.  It is very simple to take apart and there is tons of stuff on-line if you need help.  Get the EVP from the Crosman website as that will help immensely.

Carl
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: Brent on April 03, 2013, 12:23:21 AM
Oh... he already knows about the trigger mod. I read his post on it for his 1377.

Very Cool Jerry!!!  :) :)
Good for You!! Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!!
Congrats!!!  :-* :-*

So how was it? Did you have fun? Lots of people there? What was the coolest part?
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: Brutuz on April 03, 2013, 12:31:12 AM
congrats  :-* :-*
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: Crosshairs on April 03, 2013, 12:43:24 AM
Congrats  :-*
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: sandpiper on April 03, 2013, 12:46:44 AM
Congratulations!  :-*
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: chongman on April 03, 2013, 01:09:08 AM
Way to go Tater  :-*
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: quickster47 † on April 03, 2013, 01:25:38 AM
Hmm, forgot to say CONGRATULATIONS tater!!!  :-*

Carl
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: eric on April 03, 2013, 01:30:58 AM
pictures or it didn't happen  :P :)  either way that is an excellent win   :-*
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: BerkshireHunter on April 03, 2013, 02:15:00 AM
Nice, sound like a good time.
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: Tater on April 03, 2013, 02:38:52 AM
Thanks guys and good memory about my 1377 Brent. The fun shoot was a great time. I felt a bit out of place with my pea shooters (!377, Gamo Hornet, Wife's P-17), but I got to try out an FX Independence, FX Boss, Daystate Huntsman and numerous Mrods.
These guys were shooting everything around 60+ yards, but for someone stuck indoors normally like me, it was really cool to shoot out to 30 yards.
It was my first event like that and was a great experience. The 8-9- hour drive just to shoot for the weekend was pretty rough though. Hated going back to work today.   >:(

Edit: It came with a box of 15 CO2's and a tin of CPHP's which was great  because my guns are all .177 and no CO2.
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: gdm620 on April 03, 2013, 02:57:26 AM
congrats!  Sounds like it was a good time.
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: Crosshairs on April 03, 2013, 02:58:53 AM
Tater you won a very cool air gun the 2240 as you know is very accurate and fun to shoot now get ready to do some mods open up that wallet. You will soon be bitten and most likely will get another one.
                                Mike
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: targettgii on April 03, 2013, 03:12:24 AM
That's a nice prize you received Congratulations Tater.Shoot it some and then think about the mods  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: Tater on April 03, 2013, 03:17:23 AM
Thanks guys!
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: KevinP on April 03, 2013, 04:02:28 AM
Nice going ............ :-*
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: Brent on April 03, 2013, 04:33:23 AM
Sounds like you had fun... Cool  :)

Even better with the carts and pellets  :-*

So how did you win it? Was it a raffle or door prize?
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: Tater on April 03, 2013, 04:38:38 AM
Quote from: Brent on April 03, 2013, 04:33:23 AM
Sounds like you had fun... Cool  :)

So how did you win it? Was it a raffle or door prize?

It was  a raffle. We couldn't afford too many tickets but some guys bought a ton. All for a good cause though.
I was shocked that I won it, it was the one of the few things I could use. I've been wanting one too.
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: Brent on April 03, 2013, 06:04:57 AM
Quote from: Tater on April 03, 2013, 04:38:38 AM
It was  a raffle. We couldn't afford too many tickets but some guys bought a ton. All for a good cause though.
I was shocked that I won it, it was the one of the few things I could use. I've been wanting one too.
:) :) :) :)
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: DaveB50 on April 03, 2013, 06:48:13 AM
Congrats Tater, hope you can get it back from your Wife.  :D :D
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: rangerfredbob on April 03, 2013, 07:12:13 AM
Cool that you got one, congrats.

They're cool guns, very similar to your 1377 as you know by now I'm sure, I say leave it mostly stock other than lightening the trigger, and stick a longer barrel on it if you want it quieter (they're dang loud...), or maybe get a longer .177 barrel and bolt if you only want to have one size of pellet around... I think mine is going to stay stock other than lightening the trigger and putting a longer barrel on it (I'm going to use the barrel off my 2289 and get a 18" barrel for it)
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: Tater on April 03, 2013, 04:03:53 PM
Thanks guys, and I hope so too Dave.
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: BDS on April 03, 2013, 04:11:00 PM
OK, second mod if noise is an issue (2240s can be loud),  TKO LDC  http://www.tko22.com/ (http://www.tko22.com/)   :-*
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: BigErn on April 03, 2013, 04:33:05 PM
Congrats tater  :-*
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: Tater on April 03, 2013, 04:37:56 PM
Quote from: BDS on April 03, 2013, 04:11:00 PM
OK, second mod if noise is an issue (2240s can be loud),  TKO LDC  http://www.tko22.com/ (http://www.tko22.com/)   :-*

They are pretty loud and I was thinking about getting a TKO. Then I would either need a new rear sight (with steel breech) or a steel breech and scope. It never ends!!!!   :-X
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: targettgii on April 03, 2013, 04:43:46 PM
No Tater unfortunately it doesn't stop it will never be truly complete ever  :D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: BDS on April 03, 2013, 04:48:00 PM
Quote from: Tater on April 03, 2013, 04:37:56 PM
They are pretty loud and I was thinking about getting a TKO. Then I would either need a new rear sight (with steel breech) or a steel breech and scope. It never ends!!!!   :-X

Nah... just drill a small hole in the TKO end cap (at 90 dgerees  :D) and make your own sight from a 1/8" welding rod or other small dia stuff like a good finishing nail. Actually, Mike at TKO will do that front sight for you IIRC, just ask him.
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: arkmaker † on April 03, 2013, 06:27:48 PM
Congratulations!!
That little win will end up costing you a bit, but I guarantee some big smiles!  :-*
Rich
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: 1377x on April 03, 2013, 10:22:29 PM
congrats!
sounds like you had a good time!
you need a mr007 co2 cap and this and that
free did you say free ? ???
it wont stay that way for long ;)
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: mrb02334 on April 03, 2013, 11:24:26 PM
Congrats on the win, now you have to get two more for yourself. One to mod (maybe 2,3,or4) and one to leave stock. You need a stock one when you shoot with the wife.
Jon
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: quickster47 † on April 04, 2013, 01:25:03 AM
tater you also need to keep a stock 2240 so you can shoot our box stock 2240 competition.  It's loads of fun and a real challenge.  Heck, get your wife to shoot it also.  We ain't prejudiced at all. :)

Carl
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: tnpaw on April 04, 2013, 03:21:31 PM
 ;), Glad you won it Tater! You will love it! Don't know about your wallet though! Since I retired , I have been picking up more Aluminum Can's to Sub the Income! Enjoy!.....John  :-*
Title: Re: I won a brand new 2240 at a GTA fun shoot this weekend
Post by: Tater on April 04, 2013, 03:23:36 PM
Quote from: quickster47 on April 04, 2013, 01:25:03 AM
tater you also need to keep a stock 2240 so you can shoot our box stock 2240 competition.  It's loads of fun and a real challenge.  Heck, get your wife to shoot it also.  We ain't prejudiced at all. :)

Carl

Due to a lack of $, it will stay stock for a while at least. I am hoping to get my wife to shoot in the competition as well.