has anyone other than me had a tough time sighting this beast in? I am currently using Crosman domed pellets.
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Make sure you take the scope apart and tighten the set screw. Mine didn't come set from factory.
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I've been using Gamo pellets (lead and platinum) and had no problems. Had it dead on in about 20 min.
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Yup. If you sight it in with a specific type of pellet, when you change to another.... bam! It's out of sight again.... Been there.... But a beast is a beast....
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If it is a spring or piston rifle recommend the ultra magnum pellets , I consider myself a bit better than the hollow point .
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I kind of forgot but I remember it was difficult. I believe I first tested from about 30 feet using a scope.
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I have been shooting mine with a 1100 fps pellet gun. It makes a noise and swings some, but doesn't make it swing up all the way requiring a shot to reset.
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I have fired Crosman Hollowpoint .22 pellets out of mine and they are fairly accurate. The Crosman pellets are more consistent in diameter than the pellets that shipped with the rifle.
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Mine did need a small amount of calibration, my elevation line was too high. Fire at a fixed target from a padded flat surface.Mark your targets and check your calibration accordingly.
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Dude maybe it's me but I can hardly see out of it bc field of view is so narrow. Also the tri-pod is kinda weak so it was difficult for me to keep the scope from "jumping" around to see clearly. I was using it to zero in at only 100 yards and found it disappointing. Again maybe it's just me or my particular scope.
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I can't say. It may be the scope because a quality pellet exiting the rifled barrel at 1400 FPS should travel straight. The jolt when the gun is fired may shake up the scope mounting. I had this problem on another pellet rifle. The scope kept sliding back.
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It is a little difficult to adjust. I've had this problem with other brands and models. The two screws only control (or hold) 2 sides of each axis of the laser diode. The other 2 sides are controlled by springs pressing against the diode. You have to adjust each screw at the same time to get it on target. I adjusted mine to where it is dead on. So it can be done with a little time and patience. It took me 10 minutes at the most to zero mine in. And as every other model, after so many shots fired ( 50+ ) it needs to be readjusted. You can improve this by using Loc-Tite on the threads to prevent the screws from backing out ( or loosening). Using this product will make it a little more difficult to turn the adjustment tool. This only means the product is doing its job. A little extra: using a bore sight laser ( one that is the same shape has the ammo you are using and will chamber like a live round) will help a lot to sight in your new laser sight. The bore laser is zeroed in at the factory with special machines that ensure its dead center with the barrel and won't offset.
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i sight mine at 25 yards and that works fine as long as your using all the same weight pellets. and if your having that problem were it seems to be getting off little by little with every shot, it's that the scope is sliding back a little at a time, so make sure that the set screw is in place on the scope mount. hope that helps.
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I can't miss with mine. I hit a grouse about 80m out, and consistently hit my mark. With other guns like the Varmint Hunter, 25 Benjamin Nitro, I miss a lot. After hundreds of rounds, I realized that its due to the relationship between the triggers and the sighting. Basically the German gun is primo engineering and from the trigger pull on its great. I have all stock parts on mine and won't change a thing. Its ready for action.
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Mine has shot well with both crosman premier and gamo. It likes heavier ammo as well, seems to shoot best with pellets in the 7-8grain range. The red rocket pellets from gamo also shot well(10grain) but my scope lacked sufficient adjustment to be sighted with those.
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I've been just using pellets. Most accurate i've used is the red fire, then the rocket 3rd was the tomahawk.
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I've used several and did a test of my own on what I have and my favorite is the pellet that has a small copper BB on top. I have it right here but there's no name. It was the more accurate and I have the Predator Polymag, 16 grain. They are lead with the red plastic pointed insert on top. The one I like for distance is the RWS, Hyper Velocity Pellet. Green plastic with the I believe lead pointed top. Do you know how to make not so snug pellets more snug? Carefully put a BB at the open/bottom end of pellet, tap ever so lightly with a gunsmith hammer and it will spread it out a little. Check the fit. Might take a few tries. Gives better FPS. Good luck and have fun! I've used several and did a test of my own on what I have and my favorite is the pellet that has a small copper BB on top. I have it right here but there's no name. It was the more accurate and I have the Predator Polymag, 16 grain. They are lead with the red plastic pointed insert on top. The one I like for distance is the RWS, Hyper Velocity Pellet. Green plastic with the I believe lead pointed top. Do you know how to make not so snug pellets more snug? Carefully put a BB at the open/bottom end of pellet, tap ever so lightly with a gunsmith hammer and it will spread it out a little. Check... » Read More I've used several and did a test of my own on what I have and my favorite is the pellet that has a small copper BB on top. I have it right here but there's no name. It was the more accurate and I have the Predator Polymag, 16 grain. They are lead with the red plastic pointed insert on top. The one I like for distance is the RWS, Hyper Velocity Pellet. Green plastic with the I believe lead pointed top. Do you know how to make not so snug pellets more snug? Carefully put a BB at the open/bottom end of pellet, tap ever so lightly with a gunsmith hammer and it will spread it out a little. Check the fit. Might take a few tries. Gives better FPS. Good luck and have fun! « Show Less
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I have had the best luck with the jsb exact diablo 8.4gr as far as power and accuracy goes. I have a umarex octaine .177 that I have found to be very picky with pellets. Yours may differ...For what it's worth I would recommend trying a few different different brands and weights to see what shoots best for you
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I shot a rabbit with it the other day. The rabbit sat there for quite a while. Then dropped over dead..I thought I had missed..Yes went right through the rabbit. I'm very pleased with the rifle after I sighted it in.
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To be honest. The dot drifted while shooting. That was with a rifle that has a lot less kick then a 12 ga. I would suggest spending a little more money for a shotgun
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Ill tell ya what Wanda, the best thing to do is sit down and punch some holes in paper. cant tell you 100%, but they would definitely be worth a try. I am sold on em, best pellet ive shot. Hope this helped
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That is true. I had trouble keeping a zero on scope as it is mounted on the receiver and you have to cock it by moving the barrel every shot. Sure you know it doesn't take much to change your impact point. There are probably better and more accurate set ups on the market but are not as reasonably priced.