Crosman 2240xl

[tinbum]

I love a Crosman me! The pump and co2 pistols are particularly fun for plinking adventures. Last year I started thinking about getting another 2240, but interneting threw up hits on the new 2240xl.

Well hallo! That looks a good idea, a 2240 with the steel breech already fitted

I have patiently been waiting for them to reach Europe, but apart from a shop in Sweden, I have come up with nothing.

Any one have any info/news/leads?

[harvey_s]

That looks like the long breech which is less than ideal as the pellet consistently gets caught in the securing screw hole unless you fill it with wax or something...

Much better is the short breech as fitted to the 2300T pistols which is tucked under the bolt.
Not sure if they can be fitted directly to the 2240's without modifying the tube though?

[T 20]

That looks like the long breech which is less than ideal as the pellet consistently gets caught in the securing screw hole unless you fill it with wax or something...

Much better is the short breech as fitted to the 2300T pistols which is tucked under the bolt.
Not sure if they can be fitted directly to the 2240's without modifying the tube though?

The last Crosman long breech I bought was off a 2250AS which had the securing screw hole under the bolt so that the pellet couldn't get caught in it.




All the best Mick

[harvey_s]

The last Crosman long breech I bought was off a 2250AS which had the securing screw hole under the bolt so that the pellet couldn't get caught in it.

All the best Mick

Actually having just checked my 2250XL - that also has the screw under the bolt as well.
However, all the 2240's I've put the Crosman metal breech on, have had the screw in the loading port...

Worth checking which the 2240XL has?

[T 20]

Actually having just checked my 2250XL - that also has the screw under the bolt as well.
However, all the 2240's I've put the Crosman metal breech on, have had the screw in the loading port...

Worth checking which the 2240XL has?

I thought that the screw position could be related to the age of the gun, but the 2240 parts diagram just shows the screw in front of the bolt. :-

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Thinking about it you could fit the 2250XL long breech with rear mounted screw to a 2240 by just drilling and tapping another hole and filing the top off the hammer.



All the best Mick

[Shed tuner]

I've seen tubes with both securing screw position, so i figured it was a transitional thing...

[kenj]

These will not be coming to the UK I have tried contacting Crosman and asked if they could make them the same power as 2240 but as yet no reply.

[averageplinker]

I don't really see the issue with the position of the screw. As noted above a dab of wax sorts it.
Rich

[averageplinker]

BTW Tinners, I used to play with Crosmans. Then more recently when I wanted a CO2 to play with I bought a CP2 rifle/pistol combo. I find it so much better than a Crosman and can't see myself playing with any 22xx products again.
Worth a go unless your are dead set on a Crosman.
Rich.

[tinbum]

BTW Tinners, I used to play with Crosmans. Then more recently when I wanted a CO2 to play with I bought a CP2 rifle/pistol combo. I find it so much better than a Crosman and can't see myself playing with any 22xx products again.
Worth a go unless your are dead set on a Crosman.
Rich.

I’ve had a few of both, I just find the Crosman a better size for putting in my pocket. I did make a shortened version a few years back which was even better, but a bit loud

[averageplinker]

I’ve had a few of both, I just find the Crosman a better size for putting in my pocket. I did make a shortened version a few years back which was even better, but a bit loud

Ah yes, I remember seeing that we beastie!