? about airgun term......

[grey.ghost]

I'm new so don't know what barrel Droop  is/means for air rifles.  I can help in the Military Surplus arena but am just now learning about these very interesting rifles. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Grey.ghost   :emoticon:

[SDale]

It's a pretty simple term. Barrel droop is when a barrel doesn't line up with the reciever tube when fully closed. Most droop downward calling for a mount to compensate for the droop. That, or a few skillfull bends. Others actually have an upward droop, but it's less common.

Hope that helps!

[grey.ghost]

YUP!, it does many tanks.

[triry]

mr mosby,.............consider yourself invited !!

http://www.gatewaytoairguns.com/airguns/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=20413&posts=37&start=1

[Evo|ve_S|66]

Barrel droop is much more common in break barrel air rifles, but aren't uncommon for fixed barrels. It is almost impossible to manufacture a truly straight precisioned bore....that being said, barrel droop will often vary in the droopage; ex. barrel is to the left -- right -- up -- down -- upright, etc....you get it =] But anyway, it won't make a dramatic difference in close ranges, however it will be noticeable at longer ranges.

And Jim, I like your BBQ advertising =] I hope you guys have fun tomorrow!

-Jarred

[shadow]

RWS shooters are known for having barrel droop. Ed