There's your answer. I don't know why they include the band, given the construction design of the rifle. Maybe other owners have had favorable results with it. Or, given the design of the Vet 1, maybe they assumed that some owners would want some type of forward support. Two very different assembly designs, but both seem to give good results. My original Veteran has never demonstrated any variation in POI, and I have never heard reports of such an issue. Seems like the perfect solution to a nonexistent problem.
Generally, extreme temp variation is a key reason to implement a free floating barrel design. Seems kind of puzzling to me.
I also don't add the .22 button, just the one glued on plus a straw.
Have you tried the VFG felt buttons with Ballistol to clean your barrels? They definitely grab the lands better and scrub off more barrel fouling than patches. I do run 3 dry patches after the barrel is clean after the felt buttons.I should add this note:
I will try with white button and 1/2” and 7/8” patches next time without moderator. I know we want a very tight pull through, and I think the button and a small patch will go thru without straw and without moderator.
The JTS and AEA pellets need a bit more barrel cleaning than softer JSB pellets.
This post is for the ‘anal’ people who clean air guns, like me.
I mislead you, sorry, I too pull them thru! They have the hole for the pull thru....
They also make an aggressive cleaning button that works well to remove stubborn lead and gunk. I used these on my initial cleaning of my barrels. I used two at a time and they really pulled out a lot of crud. PatchWorm sells them as does Brownell's.
Thanks guys.
Have to say, I thought I was done buying air rifles.
I’m 71, and in good health, and I did not need another gun. But, I blame Dillon, Randall, Ed and Tim! They made me do it!
Seriously, I’m really thrilled with this rifle……so far.
