RWS 34 Barrel chop and repaint

[junglelarry]

Still need butt pad and some optics and my 34 will be perfect.  Only took 5 inches off the barrel and after filing and sanding the the end it is a hair under 14.5 inches long.  I used a brass wood screw with some lapping compound to recrown the barrel and she shoots the same groups at short range as before the chop.  I do not notice a difference in cocking the rifle with a shorter barrel but there is always the option to add a muzzle brake to help.

[gamo2hammerli]

Hey junglelarry, a big welcome to the GTA forum and family.  You did a great job on chopping the 34`s barrel......I don`t have a RWS 34....but I always thought it`s barrel was way too long.

[junglelarry]

Thanks for the welcome. I had the opportunity to pick up the 34 at a bargain price so I jumped on it.  I knew full well that the length was too long for my taste but I couldn't pass on the rifle.  I had originally planned on getting the 34 pro compact which has a shorter barrel but the price was more than I had wanted to initially spend even though I know I would have been just as satisfied with the purchase.  The cheap bastard in me won the contest and I picked up the model 34 instead.  Truth be told I was more hesitant to paint the gun than to chop the barrel. I am glad I did both because it suits me better.  Unfortunately I think is just going to be my new addiction air rifles not chopping barrels that is.

[gamo2hammerli]

We think alike!!!! I like the Pro Compact`s length better too.....either the Panther 34 Pro Compact or the regular RWS 34 Pro Compact.

[shadow]

Welcome to the GTA FAMILY junglelarry  an the 34's are great shooter's, got two myself. Looking forward to your future post with updates on your shooter there. Ed

[Gene_SC]

A great big welcome Jason. Great project you have going there. I did the same thing except only took off 3" with a new custom cherry  wood stock from Tim Merideth. I love the way it balances now. Thanks for sharing. Here is pic of mine.. All finished.

[junglelarry]

Ugh, I want that stock.  Haha it looks great but I don't think I would be brave enough to handle it for fear I would ruin it.

[Gene_SC]

Well I shoot off the bench so I do not have to worry about carrying it around in the brush. I have synthetic shooters for that... I also have one in walnut..

[junglelarry]

One in Cherry Wood and one in Walnut...OK I hate you now, haha j/k.

[djmyers]

Good job on the chop. I still dont think I would attempt that one.

I was wondering where you are going to get you muzzle break from? I just got a 350 mag and that giant hooded sight is going to go.

[junglelarry]

It was a lot easier than I thought it would be.  Measure, measure, measure, measure than cut real slow. Haha.  I suppose it would be much easier with a band saw but I used a hack saw.  And then used a file and sand paper.  I pretty much just followed what Larry Potterfield presented in his videos.
I followed the recrown method using the brass wood screw and everything came out perfect.  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b43odFm0mrI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OorpZlG28fI&feature=related

I found muzzle breaks at pyramidair.  Here is one: http://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/Beeman_Ported_Muzzlebrake_for_568_Barrel_Diameter/1128

I haven't made any distance shots with it yet but I added a CenterPoint 4-16x40mm scope from Walmart and it shoots great at up to 30 feet.  When I am able to get out and work it out thoroughly I will post some pics.