Tuning scoping and shooting the Lefty Theoben Eliminator 22

[Flintsack]

I’ve owned quite a few Theoben gas Rams over the years. I originally lusted after one as a youngster because of the sheer Magnum power.

After many years and many models, I’ve come to the conclusion that they are usually overcharged. Meaning there’s too much pressure in the gas ram. And the result is too much velocity too much recoil.

I turned this one down to about 22 foot pounds. It’s a very analog process. It’s also very worthwhile.

The rifle is so much more fun to shoot, and much easier to shoot accurately.

Below are a couple of groups shot with Crossman premiers brown box.

The first three were when I was sighting in, and getting used to the rifle. The last one I was quite proud of. Very pleased. Five shots 60 yards. From a front rest.

Mike

 

[KWK]

You don't get much choice with those early style rings. Your choice is where they are and that's it. An 11mm dovetail adapter was offered for the base. I bought the adapter with a Theoben I bought in 1988. It's around here somewhere. I never used it.

 

[GoldenStateAIRGUNer]

That pellet was the most accurate in a Beeman Crow Magnum III (Eliminator) that I owned years ago

 

[maxtrouble]

That is a gorgeous rifle. Even the correct handedness. Is 60 yards typical shooting distance? Very respectable groups! Do Theoben's care for H&N pellets? They seem to group the best for me out of my springers. Sadly I do not have a Theoben (yet!).

 

[DualMagMike]

These Eliminator v1's were originally designed to make 22-24fpe. If it was much higher than that to begin with someone was trying to get more out of it than was intended.

 

[OldSpook]

Hey buddy looks like you shot that first group a month from now!

Awesome rifles.

Excellent shooting.