Crosman 2250B
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Topic: Crosman 2250B
Posted By: mercs
Subject: Crosman 2250B
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2023 at 2:44pm
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Hi all, place for all your 2240 and 2250 posts, questions and stories. These models have been around for years with a worldwide following and seems to turnover well when stores have them in stock. Your chance to let people know where to get started and what to pay and realistic performance. This is how it begins, if you are paying more than NZ$320 new then look again. The Rat Catcher  Easily transported arriving in a 820 x 190 x 70mm cardboard box. Powered by CO2 Capsules which are readily available for around $2 to $2.50 each They are an energy source read the instructions and follow them, if instructions not your thing do not bother with CO2 powered devices. Inserting pellets, read instructions the rifles firing mechanism pierces the capsule so do not over tighten there is also a recommended lube application of a drop of pelgun or silicon oil on the tip of the capsule and this will be expended on later.  They may be small but if abused they will bite. CO2 is stored as a liquid and releases at pressure. Never heat, and store with care.  Easy set up especially if plinking with installed fixed sights, not sure if anyone finds the supplied scope usable, they have a certain look but finicky to sight in my opinion.  A common upgrade is fitting a genuine Crosman steel breech $90 and if purchasing from Youngs Airgun Centre or other Agency it would be worth enquiring if it could be installed at the shop. Below, plastic breech removed (they work fine) steel breech and Crosman 4x32AO installed. This does not necessarily improve accuracy so if use is limited to back yard don't bother.  |
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Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2023 at 2:59pm
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Hunting and Outdoor supplies in Carterton, Wairarapa sell these for $265.00. I got one last week for a project. |
Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2023 at 1:30pm
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Chronograph Results These will vary between summer and winter and over the usage of each CO2 capsule, mastering this is part of the skill required to obtain accuracy from your Crosman. There is advice out there that recommends 5 - 10 seconds between shots to allow metal temperatures to normalise as the CO2 discharge has a chilling affect. Baseline test November 2022 Ambient temperature 16 degrees
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Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2024 at 11:00am
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My NZ version of Crosman 2250B XL 18" barrel, steel breech, match trigger and Tasco 4x32AO scope. Lightweight for standing position and very pleased with accuracy.
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Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2024 at 11:07am
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Check them out at https://www.ratbuster.co.uk/  |
Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2024 at 1:05pm
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Hey mercs what's the match trigger. How big a step up is it from the standard ? Nice gun and case. 18inch barrel is sweet |
Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2024 at 1:48pm
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Picture taken at initial fitting, parts and installation by a local engineer. I am lucky to have had two modified also requires a new hammer to be made. Many options available from overseas including adjustable springs and guide. Simple spring change, alignment and polish of the original two piece system also gives great results. 
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Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2024 at 1:57pm
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That looks like f all travel in the sear. Nice. How light is the pull? Doesnt look like it would to take much at all |
Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2024 at 2:13pm
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Definitely lighter tension, perhaps 1/2 but importantly a very predictable release. Surfaces are cleaned up and tensions set so a very positive latch on the sear when set. I will go back and have a look both have several thousand pellets through them.
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Posted By: kruzaroad
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2024 at 2:14pm
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Posted By: RangerPete
Date Posted: 30 Nov 2024 at 11:50am
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Question… What’s the difference between a 2240 and a 2250? And does the 22 part of the name refer to .22caliber? ------------- Walk quietly, but carry a big stick. |
Posted By: Pauly5
Date Posted: 30 Nov 2024 at 12:27pm
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2250 has a longer barrel and main tube is longer and has the stock. 2240 shorter barrel and grips. So the 2250 is a carbine that will give you a bit more power because of the longer barrel. You can interchange parts accross all the 22xx range.
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Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 30 Nov 2024 at 2:58pm
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Yes the 22 and 17 denotes the calibre. Plinking with an early 2240 yesterday and it tested at 470 fps and 7 ft/lb. Pictured is a stock 1740.  |
Posted By: mercs
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2025 at 11:06am
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My project version of the XL now fitted with brass moderator and Bushnell red dot sight. I may develop on the the brass theme. The Picatinny rail section is permanent and the unit can swap quickly between optics.
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Posted By: J-S
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2025 at 2:01am
They’re a great platform to play with. Aesthetically I like the 2250 with pistol grips and 2240 barrel as it ends flush with the tube. ------------- https://www.instagram.com/js_airguns/" rel="nofollow - J S Airguns Air Arms TX200('s) Theoben Sirocco HW77 FWB 300s Webley Patriot One or two others... Current projects: Too many.. |