Sheridan 2260 thoughts?

[Buck13]

Looking for a cheap rifle for plinking and maybe bringing down an occasional squirrel. I like accuracy, but it doesn't have to be match grade. The Sheridan 2260 seems about right (except for the lack of a suppressor to keep the neighbors ignorant of what I'm up to!)

Any caveats or endorsements?

 

[PapaG]

Nothing wrong with about any Sheridan. My "problem" with this one is that it is CO2 rather than pump up pneumatic. You need gas cartridges and they can vary pressure when temps vary. Also, you can get a couple hundred more fps from the pumper.
I prefer my Blue Streak 20.

 

[chicharrones]

I have it's cousin, the Crosman 2260. Mine doesn't have the steel breech that the Sheridan has, which means scope mounting is easier for the Sheridan.

I've had my 2260 for several years. I do like it as it is light and doesn't require the noisy knocking sound of pumping. I got nothing against pumpers, as I still have one, it's just that I appreciate the differences.

The downside to a CO2 gun is once you pierce the cartridge, you really ought to shoot the 30 rounds or so you'll get out of it that day or the next. For a plinker or someone that has multiple targets in mind in one session, it's pretty good. Warmer weather is best for higher velocities, though. Here in Southeast Texas it's pretty rare I shouldn't shoot my 2260 due to the cold.

 

[chicharrones]

By the way, think of the 2260 as an economical single shot .22LR plinking rifle. You get lots of .22 shooting practice with low noise.

You can shoot prone and reload without breaking form like you would with a break barrel or a pumper. Just put a tin of pellets right next to you then load and shoot until the gas starts to lob the pellets. Or get one of those pellet holders you mount to the stock if you are walking around.

With a fresh cartridge, the 2260 has plenty of power for steel spinners (pellet rated) at 15 or so yards. For small rats or squirrels it will do a bit further out.

 

[ZVP]

Great rifles!!!
Light, powerful and a heavy pellet medium caliber prlletaccurate enough f)r long range targets and hunting out to 40 yes plus! Good Rabbit rifle , Squirrels too
I have a customhand built little brother to your rifle


VERY powerful and accurate Crosman 180
.22. It shoots 60 yes flat as a taught dryline! A light short powerful Catbine!
You'll find your Sherif an equally as great of a shooter!
ZVP

 

[chicharrones]

Just to clarify my short range shooting with my 2260, you have to understand my vision ain't what it used to be and my Crosman with the plastic breech has imprecise peep sights.

The furthest I can hit with it is about to 30 yards with the appropriate sized small targets. But most shooting I do with it is 15 to 20 yards. Considering how I modified it with a shortened barrel and flashlight mount, you'd probably understand more what my 2260 has become.

Now if I had that Sheridan version, I'd mount up a scope and shoot a bit further out.

 

[Buck13]

By the way, think of the 2260 as an economical single shot .22LR plinking rifle. You get lots of .22 shooting practice with low noise.

Very much what I was thinking!

 

[chicharrones]

I don't know if the Sheridan comes with an adjustable trigger or not. If not, you may want to consider the 2260 trigger mod in the future.

http://www.airgunhome.com/agforum/viewtopic.php?p=56366

http://www.network54.com/Forum/5812...ger+from+Mike+T+this+mod+he+has+done+is+great

After a couple years of 2260 ownership, I added the two adjustment screws at the rear of the trigger housing, but not the forward screw in front of the trigger guard. It seems sufficient for me.

And since I mentioned modding my 2260, below is a before photo (with my Benjamin Titan GP .22) and an after photo.

 

[Hoppes Love Potion]

I have a Crosman 2260 and it's a jewel. It's very enjoyable not having to pump. It makes it much more relaxing to shoot, especially in hot weather.

After trying a steel breech on my 2240 I decided to leave the plastic breech on the 2260. I like the lighter weight and I don't need an optic. Got a fiber optic front sight and the peep in the rear which works fine. Truth be told, the 2260 points so naturally I often just use the front sight anyway.

Highly recommended.

 

[Buck13]

You get lots of .22 shooting practice with low noise.

What is the noise, anyway? I have a Crosman 357w CO2 pistol and a Beeman .177 RS1 break-barrel as reference points for airgun sound. I'm guessing it's closer to the Crosman?

 

[chicharrones]

What is the noise, anyway? I have a Crosman 357w CO2 pistol and a Beeman .177 RS1 break-barrel as reference points for airgun sound. I'm guessing it's closer to the Crosman?

I have a handful of CO2 pistols as well. The 2260 is quieter than the pistols just due to barrel length. However, it still has a "blat" to it, coming out of the 2260.

Compared to a break barrel the sound from a few feet away is too close to call. I'm not talking about the sound from the spring letting go, I'm talking about the noise coming out of the muzzle. It's hard to describe as the 2260 and a springer (steel spring or gas spring) make different noises. A "blat" versus a "pop".