Atomic XR 5 shot groups

[rsfrid]

While I prefer 10 shot groups because they are more taxing on my abilities, for yucks I did a few 5 shot groups in my basement (8 yards or so). I tried two pellets, both JSB: targets 1, 4, 5, 7, and 8 are with JSB Match Jumbo 13.73 unsorted. Targets 2, 3, and 6 are my standard JSB Exact Jumbo 15.89 (for which I tuned the pistol for 702fps). Both shot well, but I can't get more of the match pellets anywhere except Amazon.

5 shot groups are easier. But I tend to gravitate to longer strings because of the difficulty. Anyway, I'm happy with how this pistol performs. I can sure feel when I let slip with my hand hold!

 

[L.Leon]

Very good shooting @rsfrid. I’m liking those groups.

 

[Harv24]

Don't count out the Crossman pellets. These are 5 shot groups at 12 meters with my Concept XR on the second to highest power setting.

 

[L.Leon]

@rsfrid, @harv24, makes a good point about the Crosmans. At the distance you're shooting your Atomic, you might be surprised at the performance. I'm currently hitting, consistently, chewed up black walnut husk from 25 to 50 yards with Crosman Premier Domes. The Atomic is simply blowing me away and is quickly becoming my main pester/plinker. 

 

[rsfrid]

@rsfrid, @harv24, makes a good point about the Crosmans. At the distance you're shooting your Atomic, you might be surprised at the performance. I'm currently hitting, consistently, chewed up black walnut husk from 25 to 50 yards with Crosman Premier Domes. The Atomic is simply blowing me away and is quickly becoming my main pester/plinker.

I'll try some tomorrow (I think I've got some).

 

[qball]

WOW!!!! That crosman 19 grain groups is insane, hands down best by good amount!!! 



didn’t know they even made those, might have to try them. 

 

[rsfrid]

I tried CPHP 14 gr, Crosman 19 gr., my go-to JSB 15.89, and the JSB match wadcutters. The Crosman 19 gr wouldn't chamber (head and skirt both too fat). Below are the targets - 5 shots each group.

The CPHP are probably good plinkers or pesters, but target bullseye rounds they are not (in my gun). The best are still the JSB. With good, controlled handhold I shoot one hole groups easily.

 

[L.Leon]

The CPHPs are not target pellets, but at that distance they're all in the X-ring. There seems to be no practicle difference in the targets you shot. And yes, out to about 30 yards the CPHPs can be excellent pesters, though I prefer to plink with them. I pester the pests with the Crosman Premier Domes or the JSB Exact Jumbo 18s.