22yd shot group

ninja · Jun 14, 2015

This is with my new benjamin NPS using lubed pellets.

This is with the same gun same distance same pellets but with no lube.

Does anybody have any idea how I can tighten my groups?

Alan_Gage · Jun 14, 2015

How is the gun being supported?

Have you tried any other brands of pellet?

Alan

ninja · Jun 14, 2015

I am resting on a plastic stackable table/shelf thing only about a 1/8in lip is touching the gun then the part of the stock right next to the barrel is resting on an empty pellet tin. the pellets are crosman hollow points, I think I need heavier pellets.

If you could help me come up with a better set up I would appreciate it. I know this is not ideal and may even be the worst set up you've seen so I welcome any suggestions. Thanks.

H0rizonfire · Jun 14, 2015

I hope this helps. I use RWS superdomes in my crosman phantom 1000. They are 8.3gr and they really shrunk my groups down, I was shooting groups just like yours with the premier hollow points. One thing that may help is to rest the rifle on your hand instead of the table and keep it off your shoulder. Here is how I hold my rifle while kneeling but is the same idea when seated and standing. Also here is a picture of a 20yd group i got while seated, using the rws pellets and the hold In the pics.

ninja · Jun 14, 2015

thanks horizon. really appreciate it

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H0rizonfire · Jun 14, 2015

Not a problem. If you have any other questions or this doesnt seem to help you just let me know! We can figure something out for sure.

ninja · Jun 14, 2015

Thanks I will keep you posted. btw I love your pants that all that I wear.

H0rizonfire · Jun 14, 2015

Haha thanks! The only other pants i wear are khahi cargo pants lol.

Regal_US · Jun 14, 2015

Shooting a springer or nitro piston (same issues, juts a different power plant) is different from a PCP, and requires different technique. Tom Gaylord has written extensively about this and has a video link that explains how to improve shot groups with a springer.
http://www.pyramydair.com/article/The_artillery_hold_June_2009/63

ninja · Jun 14, 2015

Thanks regal, I watched this video 2 years ago but it was time I watched it again.

ninja · Jun 14, 2015

hey horizon what scope do you have mounted on your phantom?

ninja · Jun 14, 2015

Also should I get 8.3g pellets or 10.5g ones? Thanks.

Spash · Jun 15, 2015

"ninja"Also should I get 8.3g pellets or 10.5g ones? Thanks.

I'd say get them both and see which shoot best

A tin of pellets won't break the bank

ninja · Jun 15, 2015

That's what I was thinking. Thank you spash.

H0rizonfire · Jun 15, 2015

Im using a hammers 3-9×32ao mil dot. Got it on amazon for around $50. Overall its a good scope. Does its job. It lacks a lot of features of higher priced scopes and the windage and elevation adjustments arent the easiest to work with. But again, cheap and accurate.

I agree with spash, try them both in your np. I know you have a phantom as well, Im not sure if i would shoot the 10.5gr out of the phantom. I have been told heavier pellets can cause excessive spring wear. Shouldnt be an issue in your np though.

ninja · Jun 15, 2015

Thanks. I tried using your hold and squeeze but the groups didn't shrink noticeably. I think the groups I am getting are the best I can get with the hollow points. I'll order some superdomes today.

H0rizonfire · Jun 15, 2015

Awesome, let me know how it turns out.

Alan_Gage · Jun 15, 2015

If shooting off a rest I think you'd have better luck folding up a towel or something softer that lightly wraps the stock. Should help keep things a little more stationary while aiming.

You can order pellet samplers from straightshooters.com which is a great way to see what your gun prefers without buying dozens of full tins.

Alan

ninja · Jun 15, 2015

Thanks alan.

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