2240 valve mods

[Raden1942]

Hey guys I recently started a thread about cheap 177s for field target. Well I decided to go with a 2240 and put a 24 in barrel, steel multishot reciever, hpa conversion of some kind not sure yet. Extra barrel band. Full tune and porting and make a pvc shroud/moderator and of course power modding the factory valve for lots of power. I am familiar with saftey measures of adding screws and using good ones. But I cant figure out when watching these guys grind out the threads in the valve and cutting off the slop from the cap how they keep it safe with less threads? Should I use lock tight? If so blue or red? I would like to use blue so I can get back in there to fiddle and tinker. Any of you guys do this mod? Do i even need lock tight? is there another brand that works better? Or am i trippin and i dont need anything? Thanks guys your the best. I know i can count on you guys to keep me safe and save me from myself. Lol

 

[shambozzie]

Raden, tons of info on the Green crosman forum. Also YouTube is/was loaded with info.

 

[John "spysir" Blount]

Doesnt sound like the way to go for FT to me but have fun tinkering.
For FT just use your .22, that will be more fun ( at a match) all around at least staring out. I've shot some of the toughest course lay outs ( well above legal FT KZ's) with a .22 and seen many oithers ( some National Champions) use .22.

Now as far as bui;lding an HPA 22xx, do really pat attention to beefing it up, make sure the screw heads ( NOT the threads) are in shear ... ... ... .

Personally if trying to build what you are suggesting "I" would order the front half of a Discovery valve & use that.
Many drop downs/tank adaptors these days so... I personally like the Ninja regulator/bottles best.


John

 

[toku58]

I'm a tinkerer by nature. I love to modify things, and see if I can improve on them.
But? This type of HPA units are nothing to play with.
Ask yourself is it really worth trying to re-invent the wheel at the cost of you or your family's personal safety??

IMHO! Buy a good gun made to do the things your asking and you'll be much happier!

If you're trying to save a few bucks? In the end, you'll probably invest more in parts and time and come out with a lesser product then if you actually "ponied up" and got a good gun.

Good luck!
Be safe!