I have a Benjamin Titan gp .22 and today I picked it up and noticed it was getting horrible groups, I shot some cereal boxes to see how bad it was and I was getting 4-6" 5 shot groups out of it @30yards. Normally I'll get about .75". I cranked my scope down and adjusted for hold over to see if my scope turret was dialed too far out but I got the same result. I've tried different holds and still get the same result. If you have any help/ questions please comment.
Help! Break barrel accuracy went bad
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All screws are tight and I already cleaned the barrel but I didn't use one of those wire brushes for the barrel. Should I try it in case some lead filings are caked inside
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I've heard a wire brushed can damage an air rifle barrel. I stick with cloth patches (and lots of them) to get the barrel clean. A decent solvent helps. Stay away from WD40.
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I'm thinking the gun killed the scope if everything else is tight, do you have a different scope to test with?
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Yes I have 2 other scopes that should work. I'll try them in a few, I'm reading of mice and men right now.
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I will use a brass brush and JB Bore Paste for an initial 20 passes. Then Hoppes #9 then Ballistol on mops, then dry patches. Works well for me.
Oh, then I shoot it right afterwards.
Oh, then I shoot it right afterwards.
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I changed the scope and the results seem somewhat promising. I was really cold and I'll try a few more shots tomorrow afternoon just to be sure but I'm hoping the scope was the issue. Does anyone know any good scope brands for cheap?
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Break barrels have a tendency to eat scopes. Check out Joethecyclops on youtube. He calls it the way it is with his scope reviews
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What you have experienced occasionally happens to me. Each time the problem has been me not the scope or the rifle. Jerking the trigger, ever so slightly moving my face off the check rest, holding the gun too tight and so on and all the sorts of things I do on off days that affect accuracy.
Each time I put the gun aside and come back to it in a few hours. Bingo - normal accuracy returns.
Each time I put the gun aside and come back to it in a few hours. Bingo - normal accuracy returns.
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It is a gas piston so it's a little hold sensitive but not that bad, I can expect under 1.5" with a bad hold, but 6"... Something else is going on. Thanks for trying to help though, still appreciated 
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After reading the items you already checked I would suggest you check to make sure barrel lock up is tight. Also check the moderator to verify pellets are not clipping baffles. If you find you need another scope UTG has reasonably priced scopes and back them with a lifetime warranty. If you get a good one it will last but I feel Leapers uses the consumer as their quality control. They will replace a defective scope however with no hassle. One thing to check on your scope that may be the problem and could be an easy fix is movement on the fast focus eye piece if it has one. They tend to come loose and when they move so does the reticle. I use O rings and some guys simply put a few wraps of black tape but there are many things that can be done to secure it. Now, that being said, a 6 inch group out of a proven gun and shooter says something major is happening. 
The red O ring gets pushed into the scope body when rotated clockwise and takes all play out of it. This scope is under warranty and Leapers said they would replace it but it works perfectly and I only paid $68 so I will just use it this way for now.
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I would suggest shooting the rifle with iron sights. If you can get a decent groups at 30 yards it's your scope of your barrel may need tightened. I shoot 90% iron sights at 30+ and constantly group 3 minus inches.
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So I did some tests with a different scope and it seems that the new scope did the trick, under .5" at 12yards with cold, shaking hands lmao. Thanks guys . I'll reply again if the issue comes back.
. I'll reply again if the issue comes back.Upvote 0