Pellet testing with my RWS 34 in .177

1BadDart · Nov 14, 2017

I've had my 34 for a couple of months now and have finally got around to pellet testing. I ran about 500 pellets through it before deciding to install a Vortek spring kit, it's a different shooting experience now. Also I didn't install a scope until the kit was installed so I don't have any before/after results. The rifle came from MidwayUSA and before it was here I ordered packs of test pellets, JSB, RWS and H&N.

The pellets are.
JSB
Diablo Exact 8.4gr
Diablo Exact Heavy 10.3gr
Diablo Exact RS 7.3gr
Diablo Straton 8.3gr

RWS
Meisterkugeln 8.2gr
Superdome 8.3gr
Hobby 7.0gr
Superpoint 8.2gr
Super-H-Point 6.9gr

H&N
Field Target Trophy 8.64gr
4.50mm
4.51mm
4.52mm

Baracuda Match 10.65gr
4.50mm
4.51mm
4.52mm

Crossman Premier 7.9gr

1BadDart · Nov 14, 2017

This rifle doesn't seem to like light pellets or anything RWS.. I'll revisit the JSB Diablo Exact 8.4gr, Diablo Exact Heavies 10.3gr, H&N FTT 8.64gr in 4.50 & 4.51mm and H&N Baracuda Match 10.65 gr, 4.50 and 4.51mm.
It was a fun day, temps in the mid 50's with light and variable winds. This is going to be a fun little rifle.

John "spysir" Blount · Nov 14, 2017

I've had excellent results with the JSN 10.3 and for regular shooting ( hunting plinking ) the cheap crosman domes in a tin but if you get good ones you need to go but the out as consistency isn't there.

How many shots on the new kit?

Looking pretty good already really.
John

JohnL57 · Nov 14, 2017

Looks like you're well on your way! Some very nice groups in there.

1BadDart · Nov 14, 2017

The rifle has about 300 rounds through it since installing the Vortek kit. It's much easier and smoother to cock now, not to mention taking all the vibration out of the shot.

Kev · Nov 17, 2017

About all my .177 RWS 34 will shoot is RWS 9.3g Supermag wadcutters. Has your fps changed with your Vortek kit or the recoil? I'm looking to install one in mine also to take some of the recoil out of it.

1BadDart · Nov 17, 2017

Kev
I didn't crono the rifle before but shot it through my buddies a few days ago, the RWS 93 Supermags averaged around 800 fps and Crossman Premier Hollow Point 7.9 gr averaged around 900 fps.
The recoil is different now, it still kicks but there is no vibration anymore. I'd do it again in a heart beat.

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