Daisy 1981 Daisy 880 epoxy barrel?
- By Just Zack 2
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I've used epoxy to secure the actual straw barrel within the false outer barrel before. Also have used pure silicone caulk as a less permanent barrel stabilizer, but prefer the tape mod or epoxy...
The way I used epoxy was to start with doing the "tape mod", basically wrapping the inner barrel with tape until it fit snuggly within the outer barrel, around the halfway point to three quarters up the barrel. Then install the outer barrel, with the front sight removed. Using a two part epoxy that comes in a syringe type dispenser, apply the epoxy from the open end of the false barrel (stick the syringe in between the actual barrel and outer false barrel). Leave room to reinstall the front sight again without dipping into the epoxy and leave the gun muzzle up as the epoxy cures. As a precaution, it's a good idea to tape up the muzzle of the actual barrel to keep epoxy out. Also, giving the interior of the false barrel a good swabbing with an oiled cloth will help release the false barrel if or when you plan to disassemble again, the epoxy will bond to the inner barrel for a permanent/fitted barrel stabilizer.
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Personally, I'd try just wrapping the inner barrel with electrical tape until it fits tight within the outer shroud, especially since you have a vintage 880. It takes a little trial and error but is not a difficult process. If possible, wrap near the muzzle end but leave room for the sight. Also, some years of the 880 came with a smooth bore, I believe. If memory serves correctly there was an 880 (smooth bore) and 881 (rifled) during this period, but I'm not certain as to when this was. If the front sight holds the straw barrel snuggly in place you might find little to no benefit in the tape mod or an epoxy stabilizer. If this is the case, acquiring a new barrel might be a solution if you find poor accuracy, won't help for shooting too high. I don't know if new barrels from Daisy will be a drop-in replacement or not.
The way I used epoxy was to start with doing the "tape mod", basically wrapping the inner barrel with tape until it fit snuggly within the outer barrel, around the halfway point to three quarters up the barrel. Then install the outer barrel, with the front sight removed. Using a two part epoxy that comes in a syringe type dispenser, apply the epoxy from the open end of the false barrel (stick the syringe in between the actual barrel and outer false barrel). Leave room to reinstall the front sight again without dipping into the epoxy and leave the gun muzzle up as the epoxy cures. As a precaution, it's a good idea to tape up the muzzle of the actual barrel to keep epoxy out. Also, giving the interior of the false barrel a good swabbing with an oiled cloth will help release the false barrel if or when you plan to disassemble again, the epoxy will bond to the inner barrel for a permanent/fitted barrel stabilizer.
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Personally, I'd try just wrapping the inner barrel with electrical tape until it fits tight within the outer shroud, especially since you have a vintage 880. It takes a little trial and error but is not a difficult process. If possible, wrap near the muzzle end but leave room for the sight. Also, some years of the 880 came with a smooth bore, I believe. If memory serves correctly there was an 880 (smooth bore) and 881 (rifled) during this period, but I'm not certain as to when this was. If the front sight holds the straw barrel snuggly in place you might find little to no benefit in the tape mod or an epoxy stabilizer. If this is the case, acquiring a new barrel might be a solution if you find poor accuracy, won't help for shooting too high. I don't know if new barrels from Daisy will be a drop-in replacement or not.
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