HB22 Bolt Question

[AirGunEric]

The HB22 has an old design bolt system- the only thing retaining it is the pressure on the bolt o-ring- so if the o-ring has shrunk or it is oiled too well- it allows movement and the bolt moves, door kicks back. I assume it has not been updated in order to have it appear slightly different that the other Crosman pistols that have bolts with a side handle.

[Mark Kaye]

The HB22 has an old design bolt system- the only thing retaining it is the pressure on the bolt o-ring- so if the o-ring has shrunk or it is oiled too well- it allows movement and the bolt moves, door kicks back. I assume it has not been updated in order to have it appear slightly different that the other Crosman pistols that have bolts with a side handle.

I wish. The less expensive Crosman 1322 has an actual bolt action, a lever slides back and forth and locks down in place when in the firing position. The HB22 has a circular bolt that pulls back, load, push forward and turn. Nothing locks the bolt once it is turned. The pistol has not been oiled or anything since it was just purchased. Out of the box, the bolt blew back open.
It is a nice pistol. It handles well and hits the target I aim at each time. I am simply looking for reassurance that it is functioning properly while it is still under warranty. The CO2 pistol in the same series looks nice too, but my experience with CO2 pistols tells me that at the indoor range, it shoots well, but when you get out in the cold, the velocity drops and that affects the aim point. I like eating grouse, not scaring them away...