2240 barrel band

[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..

[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:

[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]

ATI works well:

[RetatCDude]

I got the polished band in from Dave.
I like it with both:

[Flex]

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. 

[RetatCDude]

That is the reason the Marauders, 1720T and PRod have floaters..

[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.

[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!

[RetatCDude]

LW barrel