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Accurate Air Rifle (Pellet Gun)

hslaterpryce
I am looking for an accurate pellet gun. I have a Gamo .177 1000fps model and it will not group. I beleve that is because the scope (actual airgun scope not a rifle scope) is mounted to the "receiver" and the barrel cocks the action. The barrel position/alignment, therefore, changes ever so slightly from shot to shot. I would think that the scope should somehow attach to the barrel portion of the pellet gun and this problem would be reduced.

So, the question is; are there any accurate pellet guns out there, that will hold a reasonable group at 30 yards (say 1/2"), that are in the 1000+ fps range? I would think that there would be.... Any Suggestions?

Thanks in advance!
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  • tsr1965
    The RWS Model 48 is what you are looking for. It has a side lever, non a barrel break cocking mechanism. They also have the Model 460 that has an under levr.

    Air rifle scopes are like Centerfire rifle scopes...you get what you pay for. I am not sure what you have for glass, But Air gun Express puts their name on a couple good ones. The one I have is AGE marked, but I believe it is made by Leapers. The big spring guns will test your ability to keep together the mounting system, and scope quality, in so much that it does not shake anything apart.

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    Originally posted by RtWngExtrmst

    With my Gammo I find a good bbl cleaning improves accuracy. I also wonder why you need a scope at thirty feet. A scope is to help you see, not help you shoot.



    The original post says 30 yards not feet...that is 3 times different than 30 feet. Its a whole new ball game ouot there with an adult air gun.

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  • mark christian
    RWS Model 52 (the uprated version of the Model 48). This rifle has a fixed barrel, side cocking and the receiver is grooved for a scope mount (RWS makes one or you can use rings). The .177 caliber Model 52 will easily exceed 1000fps, offers target level accuracy with high quality pellets and is deadly on vermin with hunting pellets. it also looks like a real rifle and not a "BB gun". Whether out in the field or shooting at targets, this guy does it all and does it all well:
    [img][/img]RWS52.jpg
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  • my-handyman
    Sir: You may or may not know: these rules apply more to springers then pumps-(especially #2 with springers). with my RWS-34 I have to open palm the forearm and two finger the pistol grip to get it to shoot great.
    1.Airguns have to be broken in (shot many hundreds of times before it "settles" in and gets accurate.
    2.Many Airguns are hold sensitive and require time to figure out a method of hold to get greater accuracy.
    3.Airguns have more arc in the trajectory since they shoot less feet per second and use a lighter projectile.
    Do a search on-hold sensitive airguns, you may be surprised at how good you gun shoots after you try to barely hold your gun.
    Good reading at these two sights; http://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2007/07/artillery-hold.html
    http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288035&highlight=hold+sensitive
    I hope this helps, let us know
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  • grizzclaw
    I shoot a Marksman model 55 break barrel that was made in Germany, with an RWS scope mounted on the receiver that will group better than 1/2 in at thirty yards. Quality pellets, an adjustable trigger, and a clean gun help. Pellet guns can be like firearms in that they only like certain ammo.
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  • 11b6r
    For a bit less money than the RWS (which is a GREAT air rifle, but pricy) try a Shridan Blue Streak in 5mm. Really is more of a hunting rifle rather than target, but surprisingly accurate.
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  • RtWngExtrmst
    With my Gammo I find a good bbl cleaning improves accuracy. I also wonder why you need a scope at thirty feet. A scope is to help you see, not help you shoot.
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  • JimmyJack
    RWS 52 gets my vote. It is an amazing rifle.
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  • 5mmgunguy
    Get a Beeman R1. Outstandingly accurate.
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  • beantownshootah
    Main difference between the RWS 48 and 52 is just the stock. The action is the same.

    These are supposed to consistently yield 1" groups (or smaller) at 50 yards with match pellets and get close to 1000 fps. (They can probably beat 1000 fps with the superlight pellets, but why?).

    Seems like that's a good fit with that you want, but price on these is NOT cheap, running around $450.

    For a bit more of a budget model, you could try the RWS 34, which is a barrel cocking model. Advantage is also a bit less cocking effort. Accuracy might be a *little* less, though it should still be pretty good.

    On scopes, if you want to shoot 1/2" targets at 30 yards (or further), a scope helps.

    Just make sure you get a dedicated airgun scope as the parallax should be set for short distances, and the dual recoil shock from an airgun (you get one recoil from the shot being fired, and another from the piston stopping its motion) can shake loose even quality rifle scopes not designed to handle the stress.
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  • hslaterpryce
    Thanks for all of the thoughtfull and expert advice. I think that the RWS sounds like what I am really looking for and I agree that the optics are "what you get is what you pay for" so I will surely spend a little extra on a good quality airgun scope. Thanks again!
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