Recent content by granpappa

Don't recall the model, but it was a multi-pump Benjamin in .177. That would have been late 60's. Funnest gun I ever owned.

Smaug,, I don't understand the negative comments. I appreciate you sharing your experience. Good info to have.

I love low-tech solutions. MacGyver would be proud! Gonna try it out.

Thank you all for your advice and encouragement. Maybe I am not doing as badly given my setup as I thought. I will keep trying, and try to incorporate your suggestions. By the way, maybe learning to shoot a Springer is helpful in shooting other guns as well. I recently shot my best group ever...

I can relate. A few years ago I had a brainfart and cut my thumb on a table saw. Had to have the tendon reattached. I have full range of motion now, but the sensation only came back about 75%. Good luck.

Yeah, shooting outside with light wind. Trying to use artillery hold and relax before shooting. When shooting for groups, I use a rest. Try to shoot during respiratory pause. Practice as often as I can. Will keep trying. Not sure at what point the flyers occur.

I'm not a great shot by any means. The typical group with my current air rifle has 8/10 shots well under 1" with the other 2 (flyers?) opening the group to well over and inch. I'm shooting an entry level springer, so I realize that I can't expect one-hole accuracy with this gun. But it seems to...

Thanks for the reply. When I'm ready to upgrade to a better scope I'll look for one with an adjustable objective.

I hesitate to even bring this up because it seems like something I should know. On the other hand, how will I learn if I don't ask, right? I'm fairly new to shooting with a scope. When I look through the scope that came with my air rifle (Gamo) at my usual shooting distance of 20 yards, the...

I shot a multi-pump Benjamin as a kid and loved it, but haven't shot air guns much since then. I just bought my first springer (Gamo Varmint in .177). In my last shooting session, I was getting 3/4 to 1 inch groups at 20 yards, with a few flyers, from a rested position. I know that this isn't...

I know that this thread is over a year old, but I can't help it. My all-time favorite would have to be the .177 Benjamin multi-pump that I had at age 11. It was fun to shoot, and very accurate even with the open sights. I wish I still had it. My current air gun is a Gamo Varmint in .177. I'm...