Crosman 2240

[Jonjon79 13,340]

I've been fancying some sort of Co2 gun for a while now - I wouldn't be without a springer and a PCP but, there's just something satisfying about the way a Co2 gun spits when it's fired.

 

I've been looking at this 2240 on Freeads for a few days - it was just round the corner from me.

 ......... The previous owner has done a bit to it - GMAC steel breech, shoulder stock, 10.5" barrel, Webley QGS silencer, Nikko Sterling 4x32 ao scope and, some other bits internally.

 

When I went round there to have a look, it turned out that the bloke is a real Crosman nerd - he had loads of these with all sorts of modifications. 

There was some nice kit.

 

Being essentially a Co2 pistol, I wasn't expecting much from it other than some fun plinking and, maybe some short range work in the woods.

 

The bloke said that you get around 20 shots from a 12g capsule so, this morning, I set up a target at 27yrds and fired 20 .22 FAPs at it.

........ The target is the size of a 2p.

 

This little gun actually did quite well - it feels basic but solid and, it sent the pellets straight. 

I didn't have to adjust the scope at all.

The trigger is single stage but, fairly crisp and predictable.

 

Anyway, here's the pictures .......... I thought I'd also chuck in a couple of 'before and after' pics of the FAPs.

 

 

[Blackbriar 8,568]

That's very nice, Jon, and it'll give you endless fun !

I love mine ! For the job they were designed for, you can't get better, I reckon.

It's not as fancy as that one, but it does push over 8 ft/lb. I use it just for short range rats, squirrels etc.........10 -15m with Bisley Mags ! Ouch !

 

I found the trigger too heavy, so I squeezed the spring a bit to lighten it but, apart from that, I've resisted the temptation to start modding.............Crosman geekery is a world all of its own ! : D

[forest of dean redneck 11,183]

I still haven’t used my 2250 yet must get some permission now I’ve moved 

I’ve been thinking of one of those or a 1377 next year to keep in a bag when out . 

[j j m 6,480]

I use mine for a bit target shooting in the local woods where I have permission

[The one 8,395]

looks nice enough for punching targets mate 

[Jonjon79 13,340]

f***ing thing, got a Co2 capsule stuck in it 

 

On the plus side - it's a very simple one to completely strip

[Greyman 25,158]

I,ll Give you a tenner and take a chance

[Rez 4,957]

Ya gonna be game bashin with this my man? Be mint that at 20 yards from a feeder/bait.

[walshie 2,804]

That gun could be handy if you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to shoot your way out of a paper bag or knock the skin off a rice pudding. 

[Jonjon79 13,340]

On 26/09/2018 at 18:54, Greyman said:

I,ll Give you a tenner and take a chance

I wouldn't rip off a forum member like that mate

[Jonjon79 13,340]

9 hours ago, Rez said:

Ya gonna be game bashin with this my man? Be mint that at 20 yards from a feeder/bait.

I'm thinking about it mate

 

At the moment, it looks likes the Co2 capsules will keep getting stuck because of the mods that have been done on it.

...... Once that's sorted, I do fancy it for knocking squirrels off branches

[Jonjon79 13,340]

11 minutes ago, walshie said:

That gun could be handy if you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to shoot your way out of a paper bag or knock the skin off a rice pudding. 

Both very real dangers  

[philpot 4,925]

I know a number of lads on another forum bought these for close range vermin shooting on rats etc and the fact that it is a pcp, the temperature outside doesn't make much difference unlike Co2 power. 

https://www.solware.co.uk/smk-pp700w-pcp-air-pistol

They modded them with scope, stock and mod.

Phil