This is my first air rifle I've ever owned. Today was only the 2nd time I've shot it. Got to say I love it so far! Wanted to take it out to 50 yds, but ran out of time, and there was such a stiff wind from left to right. Still in the pellet preference stage. So far it looks like she likes the Beeman Devastator 16.36 pointed hollow points. This was my best 5 rd. group at 40 yds . .512" 
Benjamin Maximus. 22
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Of course I've tried the Crossmans. Both hollow point and domed 14.3. Also shot H&N Barracuda Hunter Extreme 18.3. JSB jumbo Diablo 15.89, which she also likes. Those Beeman 16.36 grain seem to do the best. Only shot at 20, 30, and 40 yds so far. Best group with the Beemans at 20 yds was .313" This is a pure small game hunter for me. If you have pellet recommendations, let me know.
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Anyone else out there with a Maximus? What sort of accuracy are you getting out of yours? Also, ethical hunting distances? I'm thinking 50 yds?
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I did. The Beemans group better. And cut perfect round holes in target like a laser. The JSB's also group well, but make jagged holes.
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I shoot the 14.66 grain H&N Field Target Trophy pellets in the Maximus at about 860 feet per second. Out to 50 yards, I would have no problem shooting small game with it.
It is around a 23-24 Foot Pounds Energy rifle. For bigger stuff I use a Marauder .25 or a Benjamin Bulldog .357 air rifle.
It is around a 23-24 Foot Pounds Energy rifle. For bigger stuff I use a Marauder .25 or a Benjamin Bulldog .357 air rifle.
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I don't have a chrony, so I don't know what the JSB's, and Beemans around 16 grains shoot at? Now I'm gonna have to try those H&N Field target trophy's. Thanks for spending more of my money addertooth. Lol!
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Sometimes hollow points will cut a cleaner hole than a round nose so don't assume the round nose is less accurate or deadly. Great looking target and welcome!
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Nice gun for an easy entry to PCP. The road from here only gets better. My avatar picture is a three shot group from 30 yards, open sights, from a bag. That gun is .177. the maximus is a better gun than I am a shooter.
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Yes. It's also a better shooter than I am . What I don't like is the smooth buttpad. It's slips around too easy on my shoulder. I'm going to get a slip on rubber buttpad, which is ridiculous on a rifle with zero recoil.
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Instead of a slip on butt pad, I ordered a self adhesive rubber non slip mat. Just cut it to size, and stick it on end of butt stock. Won't even be noticable like a slip on pad, which I don't like.
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The AA Diablo is a decent pellet also. Might be worth a try, and also different head size choices can also effect your group. Try a .552 or .553
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What is the head size on the JSB 15.89 and the Beeman devastator 16.36? Those are the 2 pellets that seem most accurate out of my gun.
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