breech for tennis ball

[brettdotcom14]

i am finishing up my gun been shooting it and come to realize its a PITA to load it every time.

I would like a sleeve design breech load, doesnt look like theres any pvc that will slide over 2 1/2 sch 40

is there some kind of thin metal pipe that will work?

[Technician1002]

Use a compression coupling without the o rings and ends. Here is a video of exactly what you want. In this case it was used for a shirt launcher. FYI, At the very end of the video clip, you can see me in the blue shirt with the prototype cannon.

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[dewey-1]

Here is one that is readily available at many DIY stores.
KBI fittings at Menards
LASCO fittings:

[brettdotcom14]

well no stores by me have 2 1/2 anything but that seems to be the ticket. perfect thanks guys

[Blitz]

You could always order online, you'd find one whether on Amazon, eBay, plumbingsupply.com, or industrial suppliers like mcmaster.com or grainger.com.

[mattyzip77]

Plumbingsupply.con is the best place to order pvc fittings and also the most inexpensive.... a 2 1/2 inch coupling would be ideal for a breech loader.....

[brettdotcom14]

well the compression coupling was a bust all the air escapes from the breech hole. doesnt shoot anything now, bummer

[jsefcik]

Take a coupler nd sand out the inside till it slides over it , did it for my golf ball breech works great