Air rifle discussions

[duckmen1]

Figured I would start a topic about air rifles. I got one for Christmas and pulled it out and started having a little fun. Got the beeman  silver Kodiak 2 .177 and also a 22 barrel with it. Replaced the beman 4 power scope that came with it and put a 3x9 bushnell on. Dramatic difference in accuracy using this scope. At 25 yards with the 4 power scope I would not be able to get a group to save my life. Some shots missing the whole target. Now with the other scope I am getting about 2-3 inch groups at 20 yards on first session out. So that's a start. Using hollow points on 22 cal barrel. At 10 yards was averaging about 3/4 to 1 inch.
Will be trying different loads and different distances and see what I come up with. Will try the .177 barrel soon.
How is your accuracy with a air rifle.
Do different pellets make much difference in your guns.

[Bullkllr]

I bought a Beman a couple years ago. Figured it would be an upgrade on a lifetime of Daisys and Crosmans.
Mine has the worst trigger I've ever seen on a gun. And the recoil, while not rifle-like, freaks me out- the gun literally jumps up and forward.

I like the 3x9 scope that came with it. I remember hearing something about high-power air rifles being very hard on normal scopes because of the "reverse recoil" and to use only scopes designed for airguns. Someone else may be able to give more info about this.

[duckmen1]

My gun does have an extremely long trigger pull, loud, and a lot of recoil. But it's nice for what it is. I don't expect to have xbolt quality on an air gun.
As far as scopes go I believe you are correct but the scope that came with mine was clear but wouldn't hold a zero. So put an old scope on that we don't use on our guns anymore so we will see how long it holds up.
As far as loud and recoil goes I like it because it makes it feel more like I'm actually shooting something not just a toy. I was actually surprised at the penetration the 22 got through wood considering.
Will do more shooting tomorrow. Just something to keep me occupied without having to spend 50 bucks a day at the range.

[duckmen1]

Has different pellets made a big difference in accuracy to anyone?

[Heredoggydoggy]

Has different pellets made a big difference in accuracy to anyone?

Yes, with my Benjamin Marauder .177, the flat-nosed target pellets were the best for accuracy.  that gun has an unshrouded barrel, and is very loud!

My Benjamin Marauder .22 air pistol, on the other hand, has a shrouded barrel and is quiet!  It has a Barska 3-12 air rifle scope and a shoulder stock (provided with the gun), and is deadly accurate.  The scope has a mil-dot reticle, and I've dropped Starlings holding the POST that holds the mil-dots at the top of the bird's head, and the parallax/focus set at 300 yards.  I grew up with rifles, and until recently, never thought much of air guns, but these things are amazing!

[h2ofowlr]

My newest air rifle is an RWS 460 magnum.  It can shoot a nickel group at 50 yards.  Great shooter.

[Smossy]

Benjamin Rogue .357

[Heredoggydoggy]

Air guns have come a long way in recent years.  Some manufacturers even make .50 caliber air guns.  (But you only get about 5 shots per fill!) 

[duckmen1]

Swapped barrels to 177 cal and went to 25 yards using gamo bb tipped pellets. Of the 3 groups smallest was .9" largest was 1.8".
The 22 cal barrel is getting 3 to 4 inch groups at that distance.
So liking the accuracy of 177 but like the power of 22. Still need more time to perfect my loads but having fun.
Pic of 177 cal groups

[turkeyfeather]

I have a Benjamin  .22 and I get about 1/2- 1 inch groups at 30 yards.

[duckmen1]

What pellets are you using. I tried 4 kinds of Benjamin lead and a cross an lead and all have sucked.

[Russ McDonald]

We bought a Gamo Whisper .177 at 20 yards we are hitting silver dollar steel targets all day long.  I want to swap out the original scope though.

[turkeyfeather]

Predator polymag. They have a red polymer tip.

[duckmen1]

Hey turkey.
Have different brand pellets shown a big accuracy difference for you.
I like the look of those pellets.

[turkeyfeather]

I have only used two different types of pellets so far. I can't remember the first type, but I do know they were a cheaper round nose type. I noticed a little difference but even the cheap ones were pretty accurate for me.