OMG that's scary accurate ...
Do you shoot Field Target?
Because that's a very competitive grouping at 50 yards... you would be blowing some PCP guys away with that grouping (yeah guys with >$1500 PCP, and $1000 scopes)
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Do you shoot Field Target?
Because that's a very competitive grouping at 50 yards... you would be blowing some PCP guys away with that grouping (yeah guys with >$1500 PCP, and $1000 scopes)
any body know how to put on a bipod on aAfter sticking to PCPs ever since my plinking hobby started, I finally went out and purchased a breakbarrel! I went with the Gamo Swarm Magnum Gen2 (.22) because of it's power, and of course it's main selling point: feeding pellets from a mag.
I shot my first groups today and holy cow this takes some getting used to! The recoil for one, and having to reset my shooting position after every shot. I absolutely loved it though! Not needing to refill and carry airtanks around is a godsent, and has really upped my time spent at the range by at least an hour, haha. Cocking the rifle after every shot is also a nice free workout
That said, any tips for a breakbarrel newcomer? Do's and don'ts, technique, accessories, ammo? For example, any decent scopes that are affordable yet effective for beginners? I currently have a very basic Gamo scope that came with the rifle, but I'm definitely planning to replace it, as this particular one has a fixed magnification. Other than that I'm just figuring stuff out as I go along I guess.
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each rifle is diferent. you have to experiment with your hold. try holding it lightly, then a little pressure, in your fore hand and pull in snug into your shoulder. try moving your hand forward and back and lightly then stronger. same with pulling into your shoulder. pull in couple pounds then try 3 lbs. youll find the sweet spot hold position. then hold it the same ..EVERY TIME!
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Scope? Made for your use? Go Bugbuster. No, I don't sell them. I use them a bit though. Installed even on one of my HWs!!! Works fine and not wrecked yet by the gas piston HW 90 in .25. And that one has some kick to it, needs tuning in a serious way. Be Well, Bandito.
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good info under "sticky threads ' How to shoot a springer " under Tradisional air guns . Welcome to the best AGNAfter sticking to PCPs ever since my plinking hobby started, I finally went out and purchased a breakbarrel! I went with the Gamo Swarm Magnum Gen2 (.22) because of it's power, and of course it's main selling point: feeding pellets from a mag.
I shot my first groups today and holy cow this takes some getting used to! The recoil for one, and having to reset my shooting position after every shot. I absolutely loved it though! Not needing to refill and carry airtanks around is a godsent, and has really upped my time spent at the range by at least an hour, haha. Cocking the rifle after every shot is also a nice free workout
That said, any tips for a breakbarrel newcomer? Do's and don'ts, technique, accessories, ammo? For example, any decent scopes that are affordable yet effective for beginners? I currently have a very basic Gamo scope that came with the rifle, but I'm definitely planning to replace it, as this particular one has a fixed magnification. Other than that I'm just figuring stuff out as I go along I guess.
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You may want to give this model scope a look/see for your new rifle. I have the 44 mm model on my HW95L .22 as the 40 mm compact was not yet available when I purchased mine. Hawke are excellent scopes with great warranty if needed.
https://us.hawkeoptics.com/airmax-30-sf-compact-3-12x40-amx-ir.html
https://us.hawkeoptics.com/airmax-30-sf-compact-3-12x40-amx-ir.html
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