Daisy 220 (Milbro) bent barrel

[GaryG]

An upward bent barrel is probably a common problem with these rifles.  Does anyone have experience straightening them?

[mikeyb]

An upward bent barrel is probably a common problem with these rifles.  Does anyone have experience straightening them?

Just learning about this model/series now.

Which version do you have?

If it is the solid steel barrel and solid block version then bending the barrel is fairly simple.

If it is the formed sheet steel over rifled brass tube barrel then bending might be a little more complicated(?)

[PelletSport]

An upward bent barrel is probably a common problem with these rifles.  Does anyone have experience straightening them?

I have straightened several 'snapped up' break barrels: cock the rifle, sit in a chair, place buttstock between you legs with the barrel facing away from you, grab the barrel end with both hands, pull the barrel back toward your body until you feel the barrel 'shudder' back into alignment. Take your time and apply increasing pressure with each pull, checking alignment after each pull. Should be straight as string when you feel it shudder back in place.  The only barrel this technique WONT work on is one where the barrel is has 2 distinctly different outside diameters along its length (old Slavia, etc.) I learned that one the hard way. I have not experienced any negative effects on the action of any bb with this technique.
Good luck and be bold. You can do it!