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Re: Pneumatic Pressures: The Safe, The Possible, And The Cra
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 4:40 pm
by wyz2285
I suppose the dimensions are in millimeters and pressure in psi?
Well I only have 400mm of tube and currently time is restricted. Might do it if not too busy during Christmas. Shot count isn't important, I can have a 2000 psi output tank with me to refill. Finally taking a gun license next February and I'd like to have a PCP rifle to use instead of a springer.
Re: Pneumatic Pressures: The Safe, The Possible, And The Cra
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 5:33 pm
by Gippeto
Dimensions are in inches. Pressure and hoop stress are in psi.
What happened to the pcp rifles you built?
Re: Pneumatic Pressures: The Safe, The Possible, And The Cra
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 6:02 pm
by wyz2285
The valve jammed and since the chamber was epoxied it's beyond repair.
From the quality of the 2240, I suppose the stock barrel wouldn't be very good. Still, not very willing to install decent one and design a completely new receiver... Gonna spend the co2 cartridges that came in with it and see what it can do.
Re: Pneumatic Pressures: The Safe, The Possible, And The Cra
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 7:04 pm
by Gippeto
That's unfortunate.
2240 is...inexpensive. Stock barrels are hit and miss...some are horrid...some are VERY good. Most benefit from having the forcing cone/chamber/transfer port/ leade area de-burred and polished and a re-crown. Some bores can use a bit of lapping too.
Trigger will benefit from a lighter sear spring, shim the side play out of the guts, stone and lube the contact points. Lots of info available with a quick google search.
Re: Pneumatic Pressures: The Safe, The Possible, And The Cra
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 7:21 pm
by wyz2285
Yeah I started searching about the trigger as it was a bit heavy for my likings.
Dunno if I dare to change the barrel... Maybe I'll drill the transfer port into the receiver and cut off the rear of the barrel.
Re: Pneumatic Pressures: The Safe, The Possible, And The Cra
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 2:35 pm
by jackssmirkingrevenge
Here's the mod I had done for my 1322, weak spring and brass spring guide:

Re: Pneumatic Pressures: The Safe, The Possible, And The Cra
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 3:28 pm
by wyz2285
Yep thats what I have in mind, a spring guide seems like a standard mod.
How did you mill the curve of the receiver bottom?
Re: Pneumatic Pressures: The Safe, The Possible, And The Cra
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 3:33 pm
by jackssmirkingrevenge
Shallow pass with a 3/8" ball mill.