Atomic XR Out in the Cold… brrr…!

This morning, I got the bug to take some quick shots with the Atomic XR. Sending CPHPs, TP set to middle position, 3 shots on target one, 5 shots on second target and finally 3 shots on third target. As you can see the wind is moving my wind indicator. 11 quick shots and then I ran back inside to thaw out.

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how do air rifles shoot in the cold? what is the change does altitude + warm temps make for better or does humidity play a part,, newby here
In my experience my Airguns seem to shoot a bit slower… outdoor temps and air density can/will affect the speed and flight of projectiles. To what extent? That’s a question for a scientist…
 
This morning, I got the bug to take some quick shots with the Atomic XR. Sending CPHPs, TP set to middle position, 3 shots on target one, 5 shots on second target and finally 3 shots on third target. As you can see the wind is moving my wind indicator. 11 quick shots and then I ran back inside to thaw out.

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L.L. , You were braver then me ! I contemplated going out last night for rats after our TV time . Looked at the temps & real feel of -7 & reconsidered . The little bit of wind coming through my shooting window at the barn would have been tough to deal with.It was 10 here this am, up to 20 now. May give it a shot tonight . I'm in Central PA .
 
In my experience my Airguns seem to shoot a bit slower… outdoor temps and air density can/will affect the speed and flight of projectiles. To what extent? That’s a question for a scientist…
After some time left in cold weather some metallic parts ought to be frozen (stick) and unable to move normally….. I suppose.
 
L.L. , You were braver then me ! I contemplated going out last night for rats after our TV time . Looked at the temps & real feel of -7 & reconsidered . The little bit of wind coming through my shooting window at the barn would have been tough to deal with.It was 10 here this am, up to 20 now. May give it a shot tonight . I'm in Central PA .
Not brave at all… 11 quick shots and back inside… Am currently building up the courage to walk my dog… My local ratting opportunities are no more. Am hoping to establish new contacts this Spring, because shooting rats is addicting.
 
Luis, you are one dedicated shooter! Nice groups in the COLD!
Then I went out after birds at the former dairy, but got roped into some work and got “skunked“ on the birds… There will be a next time, now I’m sitting here thawing out in front of my wood pellet stove… maybe tomorrow.
 
NIce shooting @L.Leon and you are certainly getting your monies worth out of those CPHP's.
That’s just one of the things I love about the Atomic XR, at the ranges I’m pesting with mine? The CPHPs get it done. It does even better with JSBs. I’m coming up on a one year anniversary with mine in March. I will post up my years’ experience with it.