I purchased this to shoot my 22 cal pistol the instructions say to shoot at a minimum of 30 yds thats 90ft can you shoot any closer and be safe?
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It is best to stick to the instructions. Here is some info regarding the power of a 22lr bullet. Bullet power is a combination of how fast the bullet is flying, and how much it weighs. So, to have a bullet with less power, you can buy one that is a lighter weight, such as 32 grain versus 40 grain, or you can get a bullet that flies slower. You can buy "subsonic" 22lr bullets - there is only enough gunpowder to get them to fly at about 1,100 feet per second or a little slower, which is below speed of sound at just over 1,100 feet per second. Otherwise, a typical 22lr is faster than the speed of sound, at about 1,400 feet per second. So, slower speed equals less power. It is best to stick to the instructions. Here is some info regarding the power of a 22lr bullet. Bullet power is a combination of how fast the bullet is flying, and how much it weighs. So, to have a bullet with less power, you can buy one that is a lighter weight, such as 32 grain versus 40 grain, or you can get a bullet that flies slower. You can buy "subsonic" 22lr bullets - there is only enough gunpowder to get them to fly at about 1,100 feet per second or a little slower, which is below speed of sound at just over 1,100 feet per second. Otherwise, a typical 22lr is faster than... » Read More It is best to stick to the instructions. Here is some info regarding the power of a 22lr bullet. Bullet power is a combination of how fast the bullet is flying, and how much it weighs. So, to have a bullet with less power, you can buy one that is a lighter weight, such as 32 grain versus 40 grain, or you can get a bullet that flies slower. You can buy "subsonic" 22lr bullets - there is only enough gunpowder to get them to fly at about 1,100 feet per second or a little slower, which is below speed of sound at just over 1,100 feet per second. Otherwise, a typical 22lr is faster than the speed of sound, at about 1,400 feet per second. So, slower speed equals less power. « Show Less
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At a closer range, you might be safe, but this thin walled box will end up with holes in it.
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I have only shot pellet guns into the trap. I am not sure about 22cal. I would think that it would stop the bullets at a closer range but you may have issues with them denting the back of the trap which could lead to richoets. Sorry I can't offer firm info.
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I use them in my Nitro Venom Dusk and they have great penetration power and they are very accurate to 50 yards. I have not found an occasion to test them at a greater distance. If you have the need for a high velocity pellet I see no reason that they would not serve you well, at least in the 22 cal version. I can't speak to the 177 cal version as I have not used them. Hope this helps. good hunting.
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This weapon is shooting a piece of metal at approximately 460 feet per second and if you have the ability to shoot this straight and true and no further away than 30 feet I would have to say yes. The problem is that this is a pellet gun with just very little rifling in the barrel. The pellet won't travel straight for too long of a distance. You would have to be extremely close to the target and really know your weapons ability before even considering the chance of hitting let alone killing the animal. Can it kill? YES from a distance? NO. Would I use it to small game hunt? NO! Hopefully this is helpful. Thank you and enjoy your weapon. This weapon is shooting a piece of metal at approximately 460 feet per second and if you have the ability to shoot this straight and true and no further away than 30 feet I would have to say yes. The problem is that this is a pellet gun with just very little rifling in the barrel. The pellet won't travel straight for too long of a distance. You would have to be extremely close to the target and really know your weapons ability before even considering the chance of hitting let alone killing the animal. Can it kill? YES from a distance? NO. Would I use it to small game hunt? NO! Hopefully... » Read More This weapon is shooting a piece of metal at approximately 460 feet per second and if you have the ability to shoot this straight and true and no further away than 30 feet I would have to say yes. The problem is that this is a pellet gun with just very little rifling in the barrel. The pellet won't travel straight for too long of a distance. You would have to be extremely close to the target and really know your weapons ability before even considering the chance of hitting let alone killing the animal. Can it kill? YES from a distance? NO. Would I use it to small game hunt? NO! Hopefully this is helpful. Thank you and enjoy your weapon. « Show Less
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I found my shots consistently about 2 inches high on its lowest setting at 150 yards. Depends on your gas block. If it's even with where your top handgaurd rail would be, then no. If it's lower, maybe.
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I wouldn't use it at under 100 yds, but with that round you are probably not shooting that close in anyway :)From the manufacturers site "Constructed of industry leading AR550 steel tested to a Brinell hardness of 550, when set at minimum distance of 100 yards, the Magnum Rifle Gong can take hits from all calibers of high-powered rifles and handguns delivering maximum velocity below 3000 feet per sec."
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80 yards is pushing it. If there was no wind at all, maybe. But you are better off with the.22 or .25 caliber at that range. Even then though, that's a long range for an airgun.
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I shoot NRA Conventional Pistol which is out to 50 yards. I can easily see .22 holes @ 100 yards with it, and based on the clarity of the optics I'd have to believe you could stretch it out to 200.
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It really depends on what you are shooting and how you mount it. The bullets really frag off this thing so closer than 10 yrds for a pistol or 50 yrds for a rifle would be risky.
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I had mine shooting 1 1/2 inch groups at 25 yards after less than 20 shots It should improve as I get closer to 100 rounds. Also, it shoots dime size groups at 33 feet. However, At 50 yards, the group opens up to 6 to 7 inches with 14.5 gr. pellets, and 8 inches with 13.8 gr. This puts the maximum accuracy range for small pests such as squirrels at 30 yards, in my opinion. In my last post, I said how bad the trigger was. I have had a after market trigger group installed, and it is now excellent. To bad the company couldn't have done that.
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I have it on a 22-250 and it seem to work well. O will be at 250 for shooting at about 400 yds. I will use the mill dot for range adjustment.
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I would fire at 100 yards, Michael. But I have been bore sighting my firearms for years and I have had good success. Try it at at 50, see where you hit, then move accordingly. Happy shooting!
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Accurately? I'd say a 200 feet at most. This is a very accurate pellet pistol, but it's not very powerful, so if you need something to shoot longer distances, this might not be the best gun.
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I did mine at 20-25 yards. I took the scope off, however, and just use the iron sights. I bought this to eliminate a skunk infestation on my homestead. most of my shots were under 20 yards and at night. I mounted a tactical flashlight under the barrel and preferred to use the iron sights as it gave me better visibility of the area around the target should the target move and I have to use a follow up shot.
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Might have to loosen the bolt holding the yellow back upright. Was a little too tight for my .177 (485 fpe)at 35 feet. You might be underpowered over 7-8 yards.
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i really haven't used it yet but I don't plan using it at the range. I'm looking maybe from 60 yards to 100 yards
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It will work but it won't be nearly as much fun. The .223 blanks sent the ball between 400-500 yards. I don't know the distance you'll get but it should also be more accurate. Because of the muzzle velocity and lack of barrel twist in the tube the ball does its own thing but generally straight.
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Elevation is set for bullet drop of 556. You can zero it in at witch ever you like however the distance adjustment would not be correct.