I am starting to assemble a new 22xx type Crosman and am looking for a .22 cal extended, magentic bolt probe. I have a magnetic probe in a .177 and like the way it holds the bolt in open position back when the gun is pointed down, makes loading a pellet a bit easier. My .177 probe is steel, and all I see for .22 is brass. How do the brass probes compare to steel? Wondering if I should wait on availibility of the steel model.
Quote from: jkingrph on May 08, 2021, 10:08:31 PMI am starting to assemble a new 22xx type Crosman and am looking for a .22 cal extended, magentic bolt probe. I have a magnetic probe in a .177 and like the way it holds the bolt in open position back when the gun is pointed down, makes loading a pellet a bit easier. My .177 probe is steel, and all I see for .22 is brass. How do the brass probes compare to steel? Wondering if I should wait on availibility of the steel model.The used to have a magnet In the bolt to hold BB's, you're not gonna find one in .22.The obvious solution is a small hole drilled in the side of the bolt for a spring and ball bearing.The original Sheridan and original Benjamin's both rifle and pistol have a spring and ball bearing in the bolt, I'm pretty sure the Crosman made Benjamin guns do as well I know my H9a pistol does.You can just drill a hole and put a Crosman safety detent ball in the bolt, use either a piece of bic lighter spring or a Crosman safety spring though you may need to cut it down anyways.When I loose a safety detent ball I just use a ball bearing from one of those little maze puzzle party favors.You can get 'em from the local dollar store or party supply section at Walmart.Someone may know the part number from Crosman if that's the route you wanna go.
The rear of the bolt (#3) contains the magnet that sticks to the cocking pin (#12). If your cocking pin is stainless, it might not stick to the magnet.