Loading my 2240

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bobv · #1 Post by **bobv** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:24 pm

Since I put on a metal breach on my 2240 I have trouble closing the bolt on my pellets , I have really line them up with the barrel opening...am I doing something wrong??? or installed the breach wrong, If anyone has a solution ...let me know
Thanks
Bob

#2 Post by **sniper** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:57 pm

The #1 problem is the counter sink hole for the breech screw where the pellet always gets jam. The #2 problem is if the opening of the barrel doesn't line up with the breech then you need a dremel or drill with sanding stone or something to make the opening of the barrel is the same size as the breech or a bit bigger.
Another way to solve the problem with loading the pellet is by pointing the barrel downward and drop in the pellet then close the breech.

jezX · #3 Post by **jezX** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 1:44 pm

i almost always try to drop the pellet in and forget about forcing with the bolt . the design of the breach is the wost thing on 2240 . the bolt always catches on my pellets .

Steeb · #4 Post by **Steeb** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 2:00 pm

hey folks, Ive had the same problem with the metal breech snaggin pellets too. I used some snowboard wax and dripped a drop into the screw hole to smooth it out. Maybe try beeswax, ive never tried beeswax but it will definately make ur 2240 smell nice n sweet.

I did try candle wax and from what i remember and it didnt seem to stick as well as snowboard or ski wax. Good luck!

TCooper · #5 Post by **TCooper** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 2:05 pm

Hey Steeb,

Do you think a black crayon would work? I have heard of shooters using crayons to fill screw holes in the barrel.

Todd

Steeb · #6 Post by **Steeb** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 5:36 pm

TCooper wrote:Hey Steeb,

Do you think a black crayon would work? I have heard of shooters using crayons to fill screw holes in the barrel.

Todd

hey crayon sounds like an idea too. I cant say i ever tried that trick yet.