break barrel breach loading?

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Brian the brain
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Tue Mar 21, 2006 3:51 pm

I've tried this type of breech in a gun (that can't be discussed because of forum rules)
without any rubber seal it was airtight!!! just metal to metal.I think it's because the way the barrel rotates..it can apply a lot of force onto the seal.
When done correctly it will "jam" shut, not needing anything to keep it closed.
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The breach is closed.Notice the pivotpoint is below the barrel.
The breach is closed.Notice the pivotpoint is below the barrel.
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here the breach is opened.accepts very long projectiles this way
here the breach is opened.accepts very long projectiles this way
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Oh my friggin god stop being so awesome, that thing is pure kick ass. Most innovative and creative pneumatic that the files have ever come by!

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Thu Mar 23, 2006 2:20 am

ohhk,well that idea is taxed!looks simple and i think i might give it a try.thanks mate.
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Wed May 23, 2007 7:24 pm

Hey can i have some instructions plz. i like the idea but dont know how to build it. wouldnt it be better to have a seal
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Wed May 23, 2007 10:39 pm

You could have a repair coupling behind the break with a spring behind it. The hinge that the barrel is attached to could also have a spring to open it when the repair coupling is pulled back.


One sec and I'll make a diagram...
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Wed May 23, 2007 10:43 pm

Crazykid, take a look at mine, it's similiar to Brian's but with a few twists to make it work on a pneumatic. http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/goats-gun-t7859.html
Any questions just ask me.
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Wed May 23, 2007 11:01 pm

Here are the mods I propose:
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The green repair coupling is foreward, but when the barrel is pushed down the angle of approach will cause the coupling to be pushed back untill the barrel is fully closed, at which point it will move forward and lock onto the barrel under the spring's pressure
The green repair coupling is foreward, but when the barrel is pushed down the angle of approach will cause the coupling to be pushed back untill the barrel is fully closed, at which point it will move forward and lock onto the barrel under the spring's pressure
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Closed, the green repair coupling is pushed foreward over the barrel by the orange spring. The orange spring at the hinge is in tension and will cause the barrel to spring up when the black bolt is pulled back (moving the repair coupling back)
Closed, the green repair coupling is pushed foreward over the barrel by the orange spring. The orange spring at the hinge is in tension and will cause the barrel to spring up when the black bolt is pulled back (moving the repair coupling back)
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Thu May 24, 2007 5:51 pm

I experamented with something like this and couldnt get the darn thing to seal properly! but now you got you diagrams up i might go and dig it up and have another go!

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Fri May 25, 2007 5:44 pm

ginsuguy is that design airtight because of the coupler. if it is Than i make it . Do you know good ammo fo 2in barrel i need that 2
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Fri May 25, 2007 6:50 pm

wait do you need a coupling, do you use a coupling brian yet you say its airtight
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Fri May 25, 2007 9:41 pm

A screw type coupler isn't needed to make it air tight but it does simplify the building and alignment.The type in the diagram will work but won't be as air tight as a screw on.
Crazykid,Nerf footballs are always fun for a 2" barrel.Or the old fashioned Spud :)
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