So after 1 year in the PCP air rifle game. I have 9 air rifles 5 fx's and 3 semi auto's, and a tac 2 Vulcan. The real facts are that every one of them shoots a ragged hole group, and rarely if ever throws out a shot. The semi autos one hole groups are a little more ragged and slightly larger but for all practical purposes are very accurate. So today I shot damaged .17, 22, 25, and 30 cal pellets all JSB. These pellets had been stepped on dropped, but were damaged enough that I thought they would not group.
My surprise is that they shot almost identically with the undamaged pellets. These were shot of the bench at 60yds. I only mention this to remark how remarkably accurate our PCP guns are. In reviewing the posts here on new guns and their accuracy it just confirms the above. All these rifles or at least the large majority are capable of ragged holes at 60yds.
The only variable for me was the weight of the JSB. Our hobby with air rifles has achieved and amazing degree of excellence in delivering a very precise product regardless of the manufacturer.
The nuances are the trigger and weight, and general feel of the gun but basic accuracy seems to be a constant. I do have a couple of favorites but that is subjective.
Just wondered if anyone else had shot damaged pellets, with the same results.
Fred
My surprise is that they shot almost identically with the undamaged pellets. These were shot of the bench at 60yds. I only mention this to remark how remarkably accurate our PCP guns are. In reviewing the posts here on new guns and their accuracy it just confirms the above. All these rifles or at least the large majority are capable of ragged holes at 60yds.
The only variable for me was the weight of the JSB. Our hobby with air rifles has achieved and amazing degree of excellence in delivering a very precise product regardless of the manufacturer.
The nuances are the trigger and weight, and general feel of the gun but basic accuracy seems to be a constant. I do have a couple of favorites but that is subjective.
Just wondered if anyone else had shot damaged pellets, with the same results.
Fred
