pellet gun/air rifle
I need a reasonbly priced,1 cock pellet gun.I bought a recoditioned Gamo,Big Cat,and have never been able to zero it in.I've shot more of the high priced Gamo pellets through it than I gave for it,
and have never been able to get it to zero in.I've had two different scopes and mounts on it.That being said,I just want something that I can mount a scope to,zero it in,and shoot a few squirrels in the back yard.Thanks,Dave
and have never been able to get it to zero in.I've had two different scopes and mounts on it.That being said,I just want something that I can mount a scope to,zero it in,and shoot a few squirrels in the back yard.Thanks,Dave
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I would think that you might have some luck at the gun show picking up a Russian 1000 fps pellet rifle, I don't know if it would reach out far enough to do the job you are trying to do with it, but the price is right.
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Those Gamo Raptor PBA pellets are too light. You need a heavy pellet for a magnum air gun. I have an RWS 48, and shoot the Beeman Silver Jets in it...they are 11.4 grains, compared to the PBA at around 5 grains.
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I have the same issue with the faster lighter pellets. I now shoot the heavier slower pellets and have great success on squirrels. Like any ammo, try a selection of pellets and find what works. 0 -
What scope are you using? You MUST use an Airgun scope, as any cheap spring piston will QUICKLY DESTROY even scopes made for 50BMG rounds! Also, i've found that i need to kind of hold on loosely, so to speak, and let the gun recoil as it fires. Spring piston guns kick rearward at first, then are pulled forward as the piston comes to a sudden stop at the end of it's forward travel. Have you tried the iron sights on the gun? 0 -
Check out the new nitro piston air rifles with a scope mounted already.. 0 -
+1 to using a dedicated AIRGUN scope. That might be the whole problem here.
Because of the way the piston works, airguns actually deliver a dual recoil impulse: When you pull the trigger, the piston moves forward (and so does the pellet) generating a normal rearward recoil impulse like any other gun.
But when the piston hits the end of its motion it stops suddenly, generating a rather violent FORWARD (ie REVERSE) recoil snap, that will OFTEN ruin ordinary riflescopes that are simply not designed to handle it.
Even if the gun itself is accurate, if your scope is ruined this way, it will SEEM inaccurate since the zero will wander!
Also note that even though they are supposed to be for airguns, the scopes that come with GAMO guns are generally NOT good quality.
So first thing I'd say, if you're otherwise happy with the gun, TRY A NEW AIRGUN-designed SCOPE!
Next thing, try some different ammo. That lightweight ammo is generally NOT that accurate. Try some match pellets, and I think you might be surprised at how accurate an air pistol can be.0 -
I have the same problem with a Walther Talon 22 mag. I get decent groups with the iron sights but using the scope it patterns like a shotgun. I am begining to suspect the barrel in moving slightly as the scope is mounted on the reciever. I have even put a laser mounted on the barrel to see if helps any. When both are zeroed to the same spot and I shoot a few pellets I find the zero between the two has moved. Some evidence that the barrel - reciever movement is the problem. 0 -
All good info here. Get on a good air gun forum and learn from the best. +10 on the info for a dedicated air gun scope, various pellets and using the "artillary" hold. These are not toy guns and shouldn't be expected to work like them. I have priced some guns into the thousands of dollars with accuracy to match. Contact Kevin at Straight Shooters Precision Airguns, he can get ya squared away 0 -
I bought the GAMO Whisper and can shoot 3/4" groups at 70 ft. This is the most accurate pellet gun i've ever had and shot, i tried many pellets and the ones that work the best in my gun are the Crossman Pointed Premium grade pellets, i think they are in the 7 grain range. My Gamo came with a 3x9 scope, i put it on, and sighted it in and it's always right on!
Chipmunks are scared since i got this gun!0
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