New Mac1 2240

[Wingman115]

Wife gave the green light on the purchase of a Mac1 2240. So I'm like a kid in a candy store. I call Mac1 and purchase the 2240 and get the accuracy prep, added a 14' barrel and a steel breech. Now I have to wait for the new born baby to arrive. So here's the question should I mount a Red Dot , Scope or Open sights on this new rig. I'm also thinking of putting a Laser pointer under the bottom tube. Any Ideas out there. When I get the whole Thing complete I will post pictures.

[Wingman115]

I know there has to be at least one shooter that can give a brother from another shooter mother some advice on what to do.

[kcurrie]

Reddots are fun and all, but for a really accurate rig you need a scope, IMHO. I plan on ordering a NCstar pistol scope (2x7), around $40-$50 this weekend for my 2240 :-)

[Wingman115]

I'll check it out thanks for the info.

[Brutuz]

Advice depends un the use.

For target practice all will do just fine, but weight can be an issue. I'd start with open sights. The Williams notched blade sight is very good.

Pistol + scope, one handed http://www.gatewaytoairguns.com/airguns/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=24132

Pistol + Williams, one handed http://www.gatewaytoairguns.com/airguns/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=22573

I did shoot 149/150 using the scope and both hands but was reluctant to post it.

For hunting you need advice from a hunter which I'm not, we are not allowed to hunt with airguns in the Netherlands.

[Wingman115]

I guess I'm trying to make it a all around gun for hunting and target shoots. Thanks for the info. and the pic's.

[pindog2000]

i just sent in my 2250xt to get it customized by roy weid(mountainair.com)

[Wingman115]

Ok today the Mac1 2240 arrived and what a pretty pistol. I went to Big 5 Sporting Goods and purchased a BSA Red Dot to put on the new born baby. I'll take pic's and a writeup when I have a chance to sight her in.
Here's a link  of the Red Dot I put on the pistol. Great deal only $29 dollars! also purchased the Varmint Hunter Laser and Flashlight combo with pressure switch for $29 dollars as well. I'm going to put that on my AS2250XT I'll take pic's of that as well when I get everything set.

http://www.bsaoptics.com/scope.aspx?productID=315

[kiwi]

sound kool..I have just build a .177 version
of what you have comeing..
2240 with 14" barrel & Crosman steel breech..
shoots well....

have fun with her..

Pete

[Wingman115]

Thanks Pete I look forward to bagging a few rabbits and squirrels with the new family member.

[HILMAN76]

Alright Wingman, you know we need some pics of the setup.        
I have a mountain air 1377 being built, as soon as thats done, Im ordering a Mac1 2240.

[Wingman115]

I'm live about 2 and a half hours from MountainAir I'm going to have to take a ride up there and see his outfit someday. Congrats on the 1377 we'll have to see some pic's of that new baby as well.

[itsnotom]

shoulder stock and a 4x AO rifle scope. it works great on mine

[Wingman115]

Ok I put on the Red Dot and sighted her in and I just have to say..... WOW!  Mac1 did a great job the action is smooth and the pistol shoots great! Now I can't wait to try it out on the critters I think this is the start of a great relationship with this baby. Here's a pic.

[HILMAN76]

Sweet setup, looks vicious with the red dot scope. That is the same way I want my 2240 from Mac1.

Now Its time to enforce the NOVARMINT ZONE!