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#61
Crosman air pistol - General discussion / Re: My 2300S finally arrived t...
Last post by Drdan - July 05, 2024, 08:24:27 PMThe store has a large selection of air pistols and rifles, and a fully equipped gunsmith shop.
#62
Crosman air pistol - General discussion / My 2300S finally arrived today...
Last post by Drdan - July 05, 2024, 08:14:49 PMTeun Meet of Metura Shooting Sports told me yesterday that the gun was sent out in the morning. Amazingly it showed up at my office today. The finish is hot blued, and is mirror polished. A silicone oil impregnated cloth makes it look flawless; the pictures do not show that. The pistol looks exceptionally well finished and assembled. The wood grips in the pics are grips Teun had in the shop.
I am very pleased, and have a few things to install tomorrow. The trigger is amazing with absolutely no play. Teun shot the pistol with match 4.5 pellets before the upgrades and the chrono read 450 fps. After the upgrades and mods and removal of the cylinder spacer piece the chrono read 680 fps, an increase of about 51%.
Interestingly I did not yet pay for the pistol and all the work performed.
I have a feeling I'll hear from him tomorrow. 
2300S with the following mods or upgrades:
Brass ½" - 20 UNF "slip on" muzzle brake adapter with brass screws and thread protector (e-Bay Germany). I have a blued steel adaptor from e-Bay DE.
UTG 11mm Dovetail to 20mm Picatinny Weaver Rail Adaptor (e-Bay Germany).
Barrel polished and hot gloss black oxide finished (Teun Meen, Metura Schietsport).
CO2 tube deburred, mirror polished and hot gloss black oxide finished (Teun Meen, Metura Schietsport).
Aluminum trigger plate (e-Bay, Magnum Power) sand blaster by Teun Meen (Metura Schietsport).
Upgraded safety ball bearing and spring (e-Bay, Magnum Power).
3/8" Stainless steel barrel band (Don Cothran Machine Shop). Will be mounted tomorrow
Stainless steel breech end cap (Alchemy Airwerks) mirror polished (Teun Meen, Metura Schietsport).
Stainless steel safety (Alchemy Airwerks) mirror polished (Teun Meen, Metura Schietsport).
Stainless steel fluted strike hammer (Alchemy Airwerks) mirror polished (Teun Meen, Metura Schietsport).
Stainless steel hammer pin (Alchemy Airwerks).
Stainless steel CO2 piercing end cap (Alchemy Airwerks)
Stainless steel CO2 tube end cap (no power adjuster, Alchemy Airwerks) mirror polished (Teun Meen, Metura Schietsport).
Brass roller / low friction trigger (Alchemy Airwerks) For some reason it was not perforated and mirror polished as requested. I may have it done by my office's handyman.
Stainless steel screws throughout (Alchemy Airwerks)
DonnyFL Sumo muzzle brake (Airguns Europe). Will install and test tomorrow
3.0mm thick stainless steel sear (donated by Brutuz) contoured and mirror polished.
All springs upgraded; trigger preload mod Sear mod refused as it was deemed dangerous by Teun Meen as it could accidentally autofire.
Holosun ELITE HE510C-GR multi reticle 2 MOA green dot reflex scope.
Trigger pull adjusted to 400 grams by Teun Meen of Metura Schietsport.
Over travel trigger adjustment screw ground flush to trigger guard, slotted, and set with blue Loctite® (Teun Meen, Metura Schietsport).
Barrel leed machined and barrel machined to perfectly fit the breech (Teun Meen, Metura Schietsport).
Steve Corcoran zebrawood target grips. Will be mounted tomorrow
Two 100mm X 150 mm X 1,5 mm sheets of Sorbothane® (e-Bay USA) were cut and joined to precisely fit around (one rotation) the inner component of the DonnyL Sumo. Before installation the joined sheet was micro perforated with a Wartenberg pinwheel. I'll mess with the muzzle brake and test it tomorrow...
I am very pleased, and have a few things to install tomorrow. The trigger is amazing with absolutely no play. Teun shot the pistol with match 4.5 pellets before the upgrades and the chrono read 450 fps. After the upgrades and mods and removal of the cylinder spacer piece the chrono read 680 fps, an increase of about 51%.
Interestingly I did not yet pay for the pistol and all the work performed.
I have a feeling I'll hear from him tomorrow. 2300S with the following mods or upgrades:
Brass ½" - 20 UNF "slip on" muzzle brake adapter with brass screws and thread protector (e-Bay Germany). I have a blued steel adaptor from e-Bay DE.
UTG 11mm Dovetail to 20mm Picatinny Weaver Rail Adaptor (e-Bay Germany).
Barrel polished and hot gloss black oxide finished (Teun Meen, Metura Schietsport).
CO2 tube deburred, mirror polished and hot gloss black oxide finished (Teun Meen, Metura Schietsport).
Aluminum trigger plate (e-Bay, Magnum Power) sand blaster by Teun Meen (Metura Schietsport).
Upgraded safety ball bearing and spring (e-Bay, Magnum Power).
3/8" Stainless steel barrel band (Don Cothran Machine Shop). Will be mounted tomorrow
Stainless steel breech end cap (Alchemy Airwerks) mirror polished (Teun Meen, Metura Schietsport).
Stainless steel safety (Alchemy Airwerks) mirror polished (Teun Meen, Metura Schietsport).
Stainless steel fluted strike hammer (Alchemy Airwerks) mirror polished (Teun Meen, Metura Schietsport).
Stainless steel hammer pin (Alchemy Airwerks).
Stainless steel CO2 piercing end cap (Alchemy Airwerks)
Stainless steel CO2 tube end cap (no power adjuster, Alchemy Airwerks) mirror polished (Teun Meen, Metura Schietsport).
Brass roller / low friction trigger (Alchemy Airwerks) For some reason it was not perforated and mirror polished as requested. I may have it done by my office's handyman.
Stainless steel screws throughout (Alchemy Airwerks)
DonnyFL Sumo muzzle brake (Airguns Europe). Will install and test tomorrow
3.0mm thick stainless steel sear (donated by Brutuz) contoured and mirror polished.
All springs upgraded; trigger preload mod Sear mod refused as it was deemed dangerous by Teun Meen as it could accidentally autofire.
Holosun ELITE HE510C-GR multi reticle 2 MOA green dot reflex scope.
Trigger pull adjusted to 400 grams by Teun Meen of Metura Schietsport.
Over travel trigger adjustment screw ground flush to trigger guard, slotted, and set with blue Loctite® (Teun Meen, Metura Schietsport).
Barrel leed machined and barrel machined to perfectly fit the breech (Teun Meen, Metura Schietsport).
Steve Corcoran zebrawood target grips. Will be mounted tomorrow
Two 100mm X 150 mm X 1,5 mm sheets of Sorbothane® (e-Bay USA) were cut and joined to precisely fit around (one rotation) the inner component of the DonnyL Sumo. Before installation the joined sheet was micro perforated with a Wartenberg pinwheel. I'll mess with the muzzle brake and test it tomorrow...
#63
Crosman air pistol - General discussion / Re: Update on my 2300S build
Last post by Drdan - July 05, 2024, 06:23:53 AMLooks like a package is enroute from NL; I wonder what it can be...
I will soon post photos, and a list of upgrades, etc.
I will soon post photos, and a list of upgrades, etc.
#64
Crosman air pistol - General discussion / Re: Expanding the Lifespan of ...
Last post by DHunter - July 04, 2024, 11:37:34 PMI suppose two enemies are condensation (in pump-type AGs, not CO2), and contamination. I ride bike a lot, and I developed a very effective graphite-and-paraffin (wax) chain-lube method over the years that makes my chains and cassettes last ten times as long as they do for people just using oil or even commercially available wax-based lubes. The worst part about oil-type lubes is that the constant roostertail of fine sand kicked up by the front tire hits the chain, sticks in the oil, and the fact that the oil moves around means that sand gets worked into the joints where it does its grinding work, and eventually the chain skips. Sand won't stick to paraffin wax, and doesn't get carried into the insides of the joints; but the wax by itself is not a very good lubricant, so I'm just using it as a binder for the extra fine graphite powder which by itself looks like soot, not sparkly flakes. The drivetrain never gets grimy and never needs cleaning. In most environments, an airgun wouldn't have the exposure to the fine sand, but still I wonder...
#65
Crosman air pistol - General discussion / Expanding the Lifespan of Air ...
Last post by LollyanIca - July 04, 2024, 05:49:18 PMHas anyone had any luck significantly extending the life of their air pistols with regular maintenance and cleaning? I've heard various anecdotes about this, but I'm curious to know if there's any substantial evidence or if it's just a myth. Can routine care really prolong the lifespan of our gear?
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#66
Crosman air pistol - General discussion / Re: Does Barrel Length Impact ...
Last post by rangerfredbob - July 04, 2024, 05:43:15 AMIt depends on range as DHunter mentioned, if I remember right the ideal length is around 18" for velocity and everything, it'll definitely be quieter...
#67
Pellet Picture Database / Re: Bargain pellet find!
Last post by rangerfredbob - July 04, 2024, 05:37:38 AMThat type stock isn't the greatest but it isn't bad for the price, I have several, main issue is the cheek weld is low with a scope... My 2240 converted to .177 with a long barrel and carbine stock is a hoot to shoot.
That's a good find on pellets! I would have definitely jumped on those
That's a good find on pellets! I would have definitely jumped on those
#68
Crosman air pistol - General discussion / Re: Does Barrel Length Impact ...
Last post by DHunter - July 02, 2024, 09:43:15 PMYou can generally get more power from a longer barrel, up to a point, as that gives more space for the pellet to get accelerated. Accuracy will generally not be affected, until the barrel gets so long that it starts "whipping" because it's not stiff enough for its length, commonly said to be experiencing harmonics, although that term is not accurate. The effect is unwanted.
#69
Crosman air pistol - General discussion / Does Barrel Length Impact the ...
Last post by LollyanIca - July 02, 2024, 03:33:04 PMCan the length of the barrel dramatically influence the accuracy and range of air-guns? I'm considering customizing my 2240XL and wondered if investing in a longer barrel would improve my marksmanship. Thoughts and experiences?
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#70
Crosman air pistol - General discussion / Re: I sure do need alot of hel...
Last post by Uslanja - July 01, 2024, 02:25:14 PMYour memory story has started me thinking about when I took up shooting. It was sometime around 71 or 72. There was no licensing or any other nonsense then. Every hardware store sold guns and ammo. People weren't afraid of loud noises or their own shadow back then. A man's word and a handshake sealed a deal and someone in trouble could always count on a neighbor or even a stranger lending a hand. We came running to help and then went on about our own business. Times sure have changed. Anyway, I bought an old Lee Enfield in .303 and a 5 gallon pail of surplus military. I had to think long and hard on that purchase because as I remember it cost 15$. I've bought and sold more guns than I can remember over the years and now wish I had kept them all. 😒 I was working in a Ford car plant, two weeks days and two weeks afternoons and when on the afternoon shift would farm in the daytime. Hundreds of acres of corn and beans with no one around. I began shooting 5 gallon pails (they were made of steel back then, not plastic) from one end of a fallow field to the other and then back again. That old rifle with a steel butt plate gave a sore shoulder and was it ever loud! Couldn't do that around here today 🤫 Sure do miss the days of smaller government and no Kevin's or Karen's!