New R9 question

[badduck]

I’m new to air rifles so i need some suggestions to get me started on the correct path.

I have a R9 22cal mostly shoot 50 yard target what would be a good pellet weight to start with.

 

[jccams]

My HW95L likes the H&N FTT 14.66 5.53.

 

[badduck]

Thanks that’s a start

 

[c_m_shooter]

Most HWs like H+N FTTs. Try Crosman premiers also because they are probably available local.

 

[wimpanzee]

H&N ftts were the favorite of my HW95 .22, larger heads the better.

 

[jarmstrong]

H&N FIELD TARGET 5.53 , 14.66gr is a start and is where most end up after trying others, for use in HW and Beeman German springers, but you have to test your gun with these and others to see what works best in YOUR gun, have fun, it is a hobby

https://www.krale.shop/us/airgun-pellets-h-n-field-target-trophy-5-53-mm-14-66-grain/

 

[HeyU]

Well I can't say anything to 50yds.That's stretching it a bit for a springer. But at 25yds My recently acquired R9 showed a liking for this H&N FTT (5.55mm head-size). Also liked the JSB Exact 14.35gr by 5.5mm, iffy H&N Spitzkugel 16gr, JSB Exact 15.89, AA 16gr, JSB Exact Jumbo15.89gr 5.52mm, Gamo Rocket 14.5gr (the BB pellet) did well, they r good for shooting bottles,the BB can break the glass. I've tried some crosmans. It did OK with the Pirahnas, nogo with the DESTROYERS, DOMED ULTRA HEAVY,Gamo magnum country, and those plastic red tipped pellets,I think those were gamo. Oh well, good luck. Part of the fun is the search for the magic pellet.

 

[Deerstalker]

HW95L .22 with H&N FTT 14.66s at 25 yards. Large circle = 2" diameter. I suggest that you start with your new R9 at 20/25 yards before trying 50 but that is just me.

 

[seangabrell]

50 is a stretch, especially being new to air guns. I’ve found pellets that were great at 30 turned to poop at 40. Like most have said, FTT’s are a good place to start but every barrel is different. 

 

[uglymike]

New to air rifles? OK then. I'd start @ 10 meters with H&N Sport wadcutters. Shoot several hundred just to "become one" with your new R9. Break in the rifle and shooter at the same time. Take your time, get to know the joy of a Rekord. After every 100 shots or so, snug up the stock screws, run a patch or 2 down the barrel. After a tin of pellets, THEN stretch it out to 25 meters. After you get to where you can put 5 in the same hole @ 25.....You're there, you're a springer shooter, something to be proud of. Beyond that is only limited to your skills. Get to know it, heirloom rifle with proper care + TLC.. 

 

[pdxFrank]

Can't speak for 50-yards, but at 25yards, any quality pellet seems to all do about the same.

The R9 does all the work, makes it almost too easy.

x10 at 25y benchrest

(I've since sold the R9, wasn't a good fit for me.)



H&N and JSB seem to do best in just about anything, if you're looking to squeeze out a tighter group.

 

[Jlowe]

JSB Predator GTO's in .22cal are very accurate. That's what I have sighted in on mine. 

 

[napairgunner]

As others have said 50 yrd is a stretch get comfortable at 25 and then push it out and see how it goes but with an R9 in .22 you want to stay in the 14 to 15 grain range H&N and JSB are usually best. Be sure to let us know how it goes!

 

[Glenroiland]

I don't necessarily agree that 50 yards is stretching it. But I do agree that starting at 20 to 25 is a great idea!

 

[Pea-shooter O.G.]

I have a HW95(R9) in .22 and have found it to shoot the JSB 15.89s, RWS Superdomes, Crosman Premier Domed, Crosman Premier Hollow points, JSB 14.3s with single hole accuracy out to the 24 yards I have available. The JSB 15.89 produces tightest group, but the CPD are way less expensive and ALMOST as accurate through my HW95. I've got the HN ftt on my list to order next as people have found them quite accurate through the HW95/R9.

 

[napairgunner]

I don't necessarily agree that 50 yards is stretching it. But I do agree that starting at 20 to 25 is a great idea!

An R9 can go 50 yds no problem of course but how consistent can can you be at that distance is the real issue. It can be done but it will take some work and that of course is the fun of springers. Built your skills at 25 and then push to 50 and see how it goes. I also suggest getting some field targets to practice with if you intend to hunt at that distance.

 

[Glenroiland]

I don't necessarily agree that 50 yards is stretching it. But I do agree that starting at 20 to 25 is a great idea!

An R9 can go 50 yds no problem of course but how consistent can can you be at that distance is the real issue. It can be done but it will take some work and that of course is the fun of springers. Built your skills at 25 and then push to 50 and see how it goes. I also suggest getting some field targets to practice with if you intend to hunt at that distance.

Exactly..

 

[Fischer]

HW80 beyond 45 yards is my feeling but I have an R9 shooting "low" velocity in .177 that is fairly new.

My first problem to get the rifle to perform was to get the trigger right in pressure. I had to adjust the trigger to my own needs and it did take some time. Just like any other HW trigger.

I found it was accurate and reliable and well worth owning just because it passed my accuracy test and it still does to this day.

But I end up using HW98 .177 and HW35E .177 instead of the Beeman R9.

I only use rifles offhand and never sit down to shoot. 

I keep the ambidextrous stocked Beeman R9 .177 because someday I'll think a scope is worth putting on it. The open sights are too low for my cheekbone to see properly.

But the day I buy a scope for this rifle is beyond comprehension for me when more interesting rifles in my collection get used and rotated. The R9 is just a symbol I have to keep to show to people when they are here, and why it is a keepsake for historic thoughts and sentiments.

When compared to a .20 HW 50S the r9 diminishes.

The strongest HW95 I have is .177 and the accuracy is the same.

Go to HW95L and find out what an R9 is supposed to do! Without all the extra logo cost of Beeman industries or wherever they sold themselves to!

 

[Glenroiland]

HW80 beyond 45 yards is my feeling but I have an R9 shooting "low" velocity in .177 that is fairly new.

My first problem to get the rifle to perform was to get the trigger right in pressure. I had to adjust the trigger to my own needs and it did take some time. Just like any other HW trigger.

I found it was accurate and reliable and well worth owning just because it passed my accuracy test and it still does to this day.

But I end up using HW98 .177 and HW35E .177 instead of the Beeman R9.

I only use rifles offhand and never sit down to shoot. 

I keep the ambidextrous stocked Beeman R9 .177 because someday I'll think a scope is worth putting on it. The open sights are too low for my cheekbone to see properly.

But the day I buy a scope for this rifle is beyond comprehension for me when more interesting rifles in my collection get used and rotated. The R9 is just a symbol I have to keep to show to people when they are here, and why it is a keepsake for historic thoughts and sentiments.

When compared to a .20 HW 50S the r9 diminishes.

The strongest HW95 I have is .177 and the accuracy is the same.

Go to HW95L and find out what an R9 is supposed to do! Without all the extra logo cost of Beeman industries or wherever they sold themselves to!

Well, he has the r9. Pellet suggestion?

 

[DualMagMike]

I see Fischer is still continuing the LIE that the HW95 & and Beeman R9 are somehow different rifles. They are not in any way other than the stamping on the side. Contact Weihrauch for confirmation or even Hector Medina and stop the blatant and repetitive LIES!!!