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rrdstarr · Member

As stated above. Need it to make a legitimate rifle in Canada.

Thanks, Rick

AirGunEric · Site Admin

There is a dealer in Canada that stocks this sort of thing:

http://www.scopesandammo.com/storefront/

Sholo · Veteran Member

If you want a "legitimate" rifle, get the 2260 tube and forget about the 2250 tube. 2240/2250 tube will always be classed as a pistol - no matter how long the barrel or type of stock etc etc...

Todd

rrdstarr · Member

Crosman calls it a rifle. Why is it not classified a rifle in Canada?
http://www.crosman.com/airguns/rifles/co2/2250XE

rsterne · Moderator

Because when they first brought it out, Crosman called it a pistol.... that simple.... Us Canucks have been down this roam many times, and we can't change the CFC's mind regardless of what Crosman call it now....

Bob

rrdstarr · Member

Ok Bob,
What other main tubes can I use to build a .22/.177/.25 Crosman style Rifle? How much of the Discovery interchanges with the 22XX?

rsterne · Moderator

Virtually all of the Disco parts are interchangeable with the 22XX parts.... The Disco valve has different mounting screws (3 x 8-32) to handle the end force of pressure in the tube.... The front breech screw (4-48) is in a different location, requiring a hammer with a notch to miss it.... The Disco hammer will work in a 2260, not vice versa.... The Disco trigger is from a 2260 and will bolt onto the same location on the tubes....

Are you going CO2, HPA, what stock / trigger group, etc.etc....

Bob

rrdstarr · Member

rsterne · Moderator

Really two ways to go.... start with a 2260 tube or a Disco (full length or shortened).... Full length Disco tube needs a 24" barrel to be the same length.... but you can get a good number of shots.... 2260 tube you could use down to 14.5" and still be longer than the tube, but there is a rule that if you shorten a rifle to less than 18" barrel it is prohibited.... so to be safe, better to stay with 18" or longer.... The 2260 tube will give 1/2 the shots of a Disco tube....

You will want to use a Disco valve and screws.... If you use a Disco tube, it is already drilled for them.... If you use a 2260 tube, you will need to (accurately) drill 2 additional holes in the sides for the screws.... It is also possible to use a remote regulated tank tethered to the gun for more shots.... or to mount it on the gun itself.... Those are the major decisions to make as a starting point....

Bob

rrdstarr · Member

Sounds like I need to buy a Discovery! LOL!
But everywhere right now is out of Benjamin Discoveries! I assume the Discovery has a grooved steel breech for a scope?
Guess there isn't much to do to a Disco, probably just performance modifications, and trigger job.
I will have to make an RPAL out of that .25 barrel I bought from Gippeto also. Not looking to skirt the law, just looking for something fun to shoot on the 7 acres that the Wife and I have without going to the range. We have no neighbours visible and they don't mind the pop of an airgun.

Thanks Bob!