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Clean the barrel first and springers are very hold sensitive. Where and how tight you hold the gun will affect accuracy greatly. So, try to grip it and hold it the same every time for best results. I shoot mine with the forearm on sandbags off of a bench and get excellent results. Find a pellet the gun likes and continue using it. Check screws for tightness often if you find loose ones use some blue locktight on them. You got a fairly potent springer so if you put a scope on it make sure it is airgun rated and a well known brand so you can get it replaced when it dies. Have fun with your new gun.
 
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Lighter pellets typically go faster over the shorter distances but lack the BC to equal the heavier pellets and slugs at long distances. 

Pellet grains impact the POA vs POI. I have to recalibrate my scope when moving from 8.x grains to 10.x grains (.177 for me). However, I don't have to do so for my 7.x grains to 8.x grains.



Pellet brand, shape, and performance vs. expectation is really a personal matter. You can probably get by with the cheaper pellets. I don't like the occasional flyer, that results from undersized pellets fitting loosely in the breach, so I buy better quality pellet in the 4.52 mm size. Diameter consistency really can make a difference. BTW, just move up to 5.52 for the .22 caliber pellets to see the comparison. 



Lastly, I read great things about this Sig, including good customer service. Enjoy!



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Hello AGN,

I just picked up my first air gun, Sig Sauer ASP20. I haven't fired it yet. Anything tricks, tips, break-in I should know?

This thing is solid, makes my Ruger 10/22 feel like a toy.
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Congratulations on your purchase and welcome aboard! There's a few guys here that own a ASP20. Me included. Look forward to your thoughts.

You didn't mention what caliber you chose. I have the .22cal and strongly believe the Sigs powerplant is more suited and efficient in .22cal. One pellet that shoots accurately is the Air Arms doomed 16 gr. This pellet fits easier into the bore than most of the other accurate pellet choices for this rifle. You will find that the ASP20 has a tight bore. The Sig Crux lead pellet at 14.66gr is the pellet Sig used for the velocity rating and is also very accurate. The rifle shoots best with pellets in the 15-16 gr range. One exception is the Sig Wraith alloy pellet which is very accurate but do fit tight in the bore. Both Travis at Airgun Depot and Tom Gaylord in their reviews found this pellet very accurate in the Sig. The pellet is listed at 12.35 gr but none of them come near that weight in the three tins I've purchased. They actually weigh 13.3 gr and have more of a semi pointed - rather than doomed - nose. My rifle shoots them at 880 fps and they are accurate ! My stock fasteners have all been treated with blue Loctite and don't come loose. The rear trigger guard screw is a wood screw so don't over tighten it !
 
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I know I'm late to the party, but I have had TREMENDOUS success with my asp20 in .177. Someone on here (you know who you are) has me convinced I got the wrong caliber, but I love it nonetheless. I have been very fortunate with accuracy in this gun, and it does give me about 20FPE which had been lights out for all the small game.



My biggest advice is to practice consistency and focus on follow through. The pellet spends alot more time in that barrel than your 10/22, and there is bilateral recoil to contend with. My Asp doesnt mind a fairly snug hold, but I dont rack it into my shoulder like I do my shotguns or rifles. I rest it into my shoulder, and I find my best accuracy is on a bag at the middle of the forearm. 



Edit...and Mine destroyed a vortex scope, but only after over 6,000 rounds were fired under it...Vortex told me I over tightened the rings which probably led to premature failire...


 
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Hello AGN,

I just picked up my first air gun, Sig Sauer ASP20. I haven't fired it yet. Anything tricks, tips, break-in I should know?

This thing is solid, makes my Ruger 10/22 feel like a toy.
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Congratulations on your purchase and welcome aboard! There's a few guys here that own a ASP20. Me included. Look forward to your thoughts.

You didn't mention what caliber you chose. I have the .22cal and strongly believe the Sigs powerplant is more suited and efficient in .22cal. One pellet that shoots accurately is the Air Arms doomed 16 gr. This pellet fits easier into the bore than most of the other accurate pellet choices for this rifle. You will find that the ASP20 has a tight bore. The Sig Crux lead pellet at 14.66gr is the pellet Sig used for the velocity rating and is also very accurate. The rifle shoots best with pellets in the 15-16 gr range. One exception is the Sig Wraith alloy pellet which is very accurate but do fit tight in the bore. Both Travis at Airgun Depot and Tom Gaylord in their reviews found this pellet very accurate in the Sig. The pellet is listed at 12.35 gr but none of them come near that weight in the three tins I've purchased. They actually weigh 13.3 gr and have more of a semi pointed - rather than doomed - nose. My rifle shoots them at 880 fps and they are accurate ! My stock fasteners have all been treated with blue Loctite and don't come loose. The rear trigger guard screw is a wood screw so don't over tighten it !
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It's a funny thing. My other springers tend to loosen the screws over time. I have found my Asp20 does not do that at all. I haven't treated any of the screws and they all stay put......
 
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