I want to build a .25 caliber 2240 pistol

[Bartman]

Hi Everyone. For my first modded gun, I want to build a 2240 pistol into a .25 caliber one. I want it to run on a CO2 powerlet (for now), great accuracy and to be the maximum hard hitting. As you all know, I am a relative newbie, have learned a lot on the forums and advice from Eric and others. Of course, I know I will need a longer barrel, breech and bolt, etc. What I am looking for, is, what all parts do I require to build such a gun, and where can I get them (really prefer to buy Canadian), I know there are US suppliers. Any helps, hints, suggestions and how-to's would be really appreciated here. Thanks in advance. Looking for something similar in the pic (but more 'bling').

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Bartman

[Fastair]

Check with Eric he can get you started on the parts.
My guess is you are going to be well under 500 fps even with a 14 inch barrel.
The bolt may be hard to find.

[SeanMP]

That should be a piece of cake

Everything except the bolt should be available from Eric at www.scopesandammo.com

You'll need a steel breach
RVA likely
barrel either a Marauder or a LW (the LW could yield 2x 12")

If you have problems finding a bolt just pm me

[AirGunEric]

The only 'small' .25 caliber barrel available (one on the shelf) is the Marauder unit- it is 20".

Bolt to fit a 22xx breech- would need to be fabricated, barrel would need to be machined down to fit the breech.

The problem with such a project is the fabrication- you need to have some machining skills, or know someone who does to get the barrel re-worked and a bolt made to be able to fit up to the 22xx frame/breech.

[Gippeto]

The only 'small' .25 caliber barrel available (one on the shelf) is the Marauder unit- it is 20".

I'm going to regret reading this aren't I? :O

How much for the .25 Marauder barrel???

Al

[AirGunEric]

$52.00- but it is thicker than the standard 13xx/22xx barrels- they are 7/16" OD, the Marauder unit is (and this is off the top of my head) 1/2" or thereabouts.

[averagejoe]

You know..... If somebody were to put together "bolt on" .25 cal kits I'm sure they would sell quite well, especially in the US ;)

[Bartman]

Actually, Mountain Air in the states sells such a kit. But, I am Canadian and prefer to deal in Canada.

Bartman

[AirGunEric]

It's an idea- perhaps I'll see if a fabricator can make .25 cal bolts that will attach to the Crosman handle and breech to make such a thing simpler. Of course- unless you really pump up that 22xx (HPA would seem the most likely candidate to do this with)- it's going to get tough to push "big numbers" through it.

[Fastair]

Al are you going to try that HiPac with a 25 barrel. It should be interesting.