Part 3: My long range "AIRGUN" quest - THE 7mm

This is the beginning of the 3rd part of my long range venture with Air Guns.  The 1st was my Corsair 308 and then my TalonDor 257.  Staying with the same priciple as I did with my AirForce gun, I want to REUSE what I already have (its a secret until the next post).  So using what i know about ballistics and readily available barrels that are affordable, my newest caliber choice for long distance shooting is non other than the.............................7MM!

Why the 7mm some might ask?  Simple, the 7mm along with the 6.5mm has some of the best and highest BC numbers.  With the ADDED BC numbers of such calibers, they are a true AIDE for Air Guns.  By "AIDE" I mean, they have the highest BC numbers along with LIGHT WEIGHT bullets which "AIDES" in the downrange performance due to a airguns low fps numbers.  Estimated BC numbers so far after countless minutes of research is .233.

Finished barrel length on my Air Gun should be in the neighborhood of 28-30 inches.  And possibly 30 inches for max fps.  The barrel will be a liner from TJ Enterprises and has an internal dimension of .278 bore and .284 groove with a 9/16" outter barrel diameter.  It will also have 6 lands and grooves and have a recessed target crown.  More details to come later when the gun is finished.  But for now...............................................

The 7mm 130 gr Soup Can bullet:

 

 Stay TUNED!

Tofazfou

My Son inherets his 1st Air Gun

This is a day that I've been dreaming of since my son was born.  We as parents tend to "mentally" rush our children into a specific time frame that we once enjoyed as youths or adults.  Whether it be wanting them to become little league sports stars (when they are only 1 yr old...lol!) or thinking about how great they will be as a Doctor (when they are only 1 yr old....lol!).  As an avid Hunter/Shooter, the day my son was born, I've wondered if he would even like shooting like I do.  All my wife could do was simply laugh at me.

Well, that time has come.  Time for him at least to "START" his training.  And what better way than a low powered air gun (CO2) that can be fitted to him.  The choice was very easy for me as I already had a great candidate.  A Air Gun that's light, compact and quiet with the accuracy to tumble soda cans at up to 50 yards.

ITS THE CROSMAN 2240:

This is in STOCK form with only the Tasco Red Dot sight, 7" Crosman 22 cal barrel, Custom Grips from Mac1 and a brass muzzle break that I've had for years.

A 14" Crosman barrel along with a slew of custom parts from AC Custom.  Custom Valve/Port work done by Mac1.

The gun fully assembled

My son.....MASON:

 

Cutting the adjustable stock shorter to suit Mason's LOP (length of pull):

The gun is done and Mason all excited to shoot.  He is tired of measuring and cutting and fitting.  He awaits me to sit with him to start shooting:

For his 1st session, Mason showed extreme promise by shooting some very consistent 10 yard groups.  And I'm not just saying that because I'm his dad..........He can shoot.  THE KID IS A CHIP OFF THE OLE BLOCK if I might say so....lol!

This is a moment I hope he remembers and cherishes forever.  I KNOW I WILL.....................