I bought a .22 BSA 240 Magnum back in 1996, with either my first or second pay packet. I think it was the second variant, with a slightly redesigned grip.

It looked far better than the HW45 lump, and was generally very well engineered, I thought. I never had the problems with the breech seal I've since read about.

It was powerful enough, but for the life of me I couldn't shoot it consistently. It seems I was not alone in this; posters on here have mentioned it being too light for its power and a barrel too short to be efficient.

So... has anyone modified one and tamed it? I am thinking maybe a longer barrel (taking up the inch or so void in the frame) and maybe some added weight?

Matt