Shooting the Brocock Commander XR .177

ThomasT · Apr 22, 2023

Hello Everyone,

Another near perfect morning for shooting paper targets and my new Brocock Commander XR .177 cal shot the heck out of several targets . However this target made me smile like a Cheshire cat, that is forty 1/8" diameter 10-Rings and they were almost all punched out

. I have made no adjustments to this rifle since I took it out of the factory box. I have to assume that AOA made some adjustments to it before sending it to me because they do a good job of pre-servicing all guns. I have not run a chronograph test but their test results show a Max 903, a Min 886, Spread 17, Average 898, and Standard Deviation 5, shooting JSB 10.43 and I am plenty happy with that. It goes without saying that I love the way this rifle shoots.

ThomasT

L.Leon · Apr 22, 2023

Wow!

That is impressive, particularly “out the box”. But then again, you are a very talented shooter. BRK Brocock makes solid, accurate PCPs.

ThomasT · Apr 22, 2023

L.Leon said:
Wow! That is impressive, particularly “out the box”. But then again, you are a very talented shooter. BRK Brocock makes solid, accurate PCPs.

Hello @L.Leon and thank you.

This rifle is so comfortable to shoot from a bench. I am using a Lyman Bag and Bag Jack in the front and two large and one small Caldwell bag in the rear and it makes for a really sold mount.

ThomasT

Ranchibi · Apr 22, 2023

Thomas, EXCELLENT card! I would be doing back flips if it were my card

! And, yes, that Cheshire cat had one big smile/grin....

Ezana4CE · Apr 22, 2023

@ThomasT That sounds about right. So now what happens to your RAW and other guns? Will they be sentenced to the safe for a time?

ThomasT · Apr 22, 2023

Ranchibi said:
Thomas, EXCELLENT card! I would be doing back flips if it were my card ! And, yes, that Cheshire cat had one big smile/grin....

Hello @Ranchibi ,

Well if I tried to do a back flip it would surely end my chances of ever shooting again. I turned 82 this month and doing really good to even get to the shooting bench

. I did do several in my mind

, but then I had to take a nap

. To be completely honest, I am still grinning.

ThomasT

ThomasT · Apr 22, 2023

Ezana4CE said:
@ThomasT That sounds about right. So now what happens to your RAW and other guns? Will they be sentenced to the safe for a time?

Hello @Ezana4CE ,

Well I sold my RAW a while back and I robbed the scope off the FX Crown to put on the Brocrock. I have plenty extra scopes so one will wind up on the Crown. I do still shoot the Challenger everyday, in fact I shoot it more than all the other guns.

ThomasT

Ezana4CE · Apr 22, 2023

@ThomasT That explains why I haven’t seen it. What caliber is your Challenger? Is that an AEA Challenger?

ThomasT · Apr 22, 2023

Ezana4CE said:
@ThomasT That explains why I haven’t seen it. What caliber is your Challenger? Is that an AEA Challenger?

Hello @Ezana4CE

No sir, it is the Crosman Challenger in .177 caliber and I use it most of the time at 10-Meters. It shoots really well with both Wadcutter and Domed pellets. The H&N Finale Match Heavy 8.18gr wadcutter and the Air Arms Falcon 4.52mm Domed 7.33gr shoot almost identical as for as accuracy. I have been shooting some 25-yard with the Falcon and it is surprising how well it does. Here is a photo.

ThomasT

rsfrid · Apr 22, 2023

Well I'll be darned, deputy. That there's some pretty fine shooting. You'll be kicking yourself if you actually sell it.

ThomasT · Apr 22, 2023

rsfrid said:
Well I'll be darned, deputy. That there's some pretty fine shooting. You'll be kicking yourself if you actually sell it.

Hello @rsfrid

Hey Sheriff, does this mean I get my Deputy Badge back

? I plan on having that card Gold Plated

.

ThomasT

rsfrid · Apr 22, 2023

ThomasT said:
Hello @rsfrid

Hey Sheriff, does this mean I get my Deputy Badge back ? I plan on having that card Gold Plated .

ThomasT

You've always had your badge, deputy. It's just that the fair maiden Miss Dottie tried to best you at pop bottles at 30 yards with her black powder revolver and you took your badge off and threw it to the pigs. Now with this display of accuracy, I'd suggest getting both your badge and your peace maker gold plated so as to show up that fair maiden!

Ranchibi · Apr 22, 2023

ThomasT said:
Hello @Ranchibi ,

Well if I tried to do a back flip it would surely end my chances of ever shooting again. I turned 82 this month and doing really good to even get to the shooting bench . I did do several in my mind , but then I had to take a nap . To be completely honest, I am still grinning.

ThomasT

LOL Thomas! My mother is 84 and still going strong like you, you remind me of each other, sharp, smart, caring, fun with the zeal of one much younger! She is 24 yrs/older than me and I hope to one day be like her and you! And, never wipe that beautiful grin from your face!

ThomasT · Apr 22, 2023

Ranchibi said:
LOL Thomas! My mother is 84 and still going strong like you, you remind me of each other, sharp, smart, caring, fun with the zeal of one much younger! She is 24 yrs/older than me and I hope to one day be like her and you! And, never wipe that beautiful grin from your face!

Hello @Ranchibi

Thank you and tell your mother I said Howdy.

ThomasT

ThomasT · Apr 22, 2023

rsfrid said:
You've always had your badge, deputy. It's just that the fair maiden Miss Dottie tried to best you at pop bottles at 30 yards with her black powder revolver and you took your badge off and threw it to the pigs. Now with this display of accuracy, I'd suggest getting both your badge and your peace maker gold plated so as to show up that fair maiden!

Hello @rsfrid

OK, please tell Miss Dottie that I accept the challenge. 10-Meters, .177 or .22 caliber and she can pick the target ( as long as it is one that I already have ). We each shoot 3 cards ( she can name the date ) and turn them in here. Old West Rules apply, no cheating, no mulligans ( what you shoot is what you get ) and no spitting on any target

.

ThomasT

cavedweller · Apr 22, 2023

ThomasT said:
Hello Everyone,

Another near perfect morning for shooting paper targets and my new Brocock Commander XR .177 cal shot the heck out of several targets . However this target made me smile like a Cheshire cat, that is forty 1/8" diameter 10-Rings and they were almost all punched out . I have made no adjustments to this rifle since I took it out of the factory box. I have to assume that AOA made some adjustments to it before sending it to me because they do a good job of pre-servicing all guns. I have not run a chronograph test but their test results show a Max 903, a Min 886, Spread 17, Average 898, and Standard Deviation 5, shooting JSB 10.43 and I am plenty happy with that. It goes without saying that I love the way this rifle shoots.

ThomasT
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You sure you want to go to powder burners

ThomasT · Apr 22, 2023

cavedweller said:
You sure you want to go to powder burners

Hello @cavedweller

Yes, but it is not an easy decision

ThomasT

ThomasT · Apr 22, 2023

rsfrid said:
You've always had your badge, deputy. It's just that the fair maiden Miss Dottie tried to best you at pop bottles at 30 yards with her black powder revolver and you took your badge off and threw it to the pigs. Now with this display of accuracy, I'd suggest getting both your badge and your peace maker gold plated so as to show up that fair maiden!

Howdy Sheriff @rsfrid

You tell Miss Dottie that this will be the official target that we will be shooting .

EDIT: This will be an update for the Target that we have agreed on for the Shootout and here is a pdf file to download:

ThomasT

View attachment 4-Card Challenge Target Number - 2.pdf

L.Leon · Apr 22, 2023

Will you gents be playing “I Shot the Sheriff” while having this shoot off?

Am looking forward to the results of this “high noon” friendly competition.

ThomasT · Apr 22, 2023

L.Leon said:
Will you gents be playing “I Shot the Sheriff” while having this shoot off? Am looking forward to the results of this “high noon” friendly competition.

Hello @L.Leon

This will be The Dual at Cow Patty Gulch and we will find out who is ready to take out the Sheriff

ThomasT

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