I'm pretty much a newbie. Had an HW 80 but never really shot it for groups until this summer. Traded it in for an HW 97 which has about 300 rounds through it and I am working on getting to know what it takes to be consistent with a springer. I also just bought a TX200; both guns are .22. Playing with different pellets this morning and stacked this 5 shot group at 20 yards with H&N FTT's 14.66 grn 5.54. Shot with the HW97 and a Leupold 6x24 target scope. Shot off a Caldwell sand bag which I just started using. I stopped shooting to leave on a high note which does not always happen.
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That’s a perfect one holer but no real test of the guns performance. Shoot at 40 yards I believe you will be even more impressed.
I find it amazing what quality air rifles and ammo are capable off these days.
You are going about it with good equipment . Find calm conditions and impress yourself
I find it amazing what quality air rifles and ammo are capable off these days.
You are going about it with good equipment . Find calm conditions and impress yourself
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These springers are far more challenging to shoot than I thought. I think the sand bag will help. I was using a Hart rifle rest. The leather rest on its top was also sand filled, but quite hard. The Caldwell sand bag is softer.
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I'm assuming you are familiar with the artillery hold theory. Ifnot, look into it. I bought a rws 34 when I was little and it drove me nuts. I have always been a good shot, but I treated it just like any other rifle and it treated me like poo. Fast forward many moons and I discover the problem. It didn't want pulled into my shoulder. I didn't know how to shoot a springer. I should have just stuck with my rocker dan and bought pellets with my hard earned $. Now I have the pcp sickness that is liable to haunt me to my grave
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I own a TX200 in .17 and an HW97K in .22 - both tuned recently by Scott Schneider at Motorhead. This morning, I shot spinners from 20 to 53 yards without a single miss. They are incredible, especially after getting bored with the pcps. Loads of fun.
Congrats with regards to your great groups!
Congrats with regards to your great groups!
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Wow! You call yourself a newbie and can group like that! Just imagine what will happen with more practice under your belt!
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Nice group! I’ve only got 25 yrds out back. My best is 3/16 ctc 5?shot groups. I love my 97k. It’s in 177. Dead accurate!!
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Time for you to do the ten dimes challenge...
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/ten-dimes-challenge-changed/
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/ten-dimes-challenge-changed/
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I just shot my Diana 48 in 22 cal at 25 yrds of a rest. Got 1 ragged hole. Pretty much stacked! I guess she’s broken in. About 450 pellets through her now. 
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