Taipan .177 Chapter 3 - Will it shoot?

[KyPop]

After sending one back, buying a different one, adding a HUMA regulator and giving in completely to the will of the rifle - the answer is ..... Oh h*ll yeah!!

I tried every way I knew how to tame this rifle and make it shoot a light weight pellet at at slow-ish speed. I failed. I bought about 11 different tins in my quest and begrudgingly increased speed and weight until I got to the last tin - the JSB EXACT Monster 13.43 grain 4.52 head size. For those of you who have read the first 2 chapters, this one has a happy ending - sort of. These pics show what a Taipan .177 can do. And, I guess they support those of you who said the Taipan was built on a powerful platform and that the .177 was purely an afterthought created from market demand.

Here is a 40 yard, 20 shot string, 5 shots per group and with the exception of 1 flyer, a dime dwarfs these groups. The HUMA reg was right on, too. I have included the shot string stats. It's sweet, but more power than I ever wanted.

Anyone interest in a powerful, accurate .177 Taipan?

 

[Vetmx]

Even I didn’t think you would have to shoot a light 22cal weight pellet to get your Taipan to shoot. I thought you could get there with something in the 9-10.5gr range from H&N or JSB.

 

[KyPop]

Even I didn’t think you would have to shoot a light 22cal weight pellet to get your Taipan to shoot. I thought you could get there with something in the 9-10.5gr range from H&N or JSB.

I tried everything that my limited knowledge allowed. Someone else may be able to. It's a beast with those pellets!

 

[Vetmx]

I know you wanted a true 177 for your needs but it looks like you’re stuck with a 177.5 for now. But at least it shoots good.

 

[JimD]

Glad you finally got there. Also glad my P35-177 doesn't want them that heavy - 10.5 and especially 10.65 shoot great. You have probably done enough research at least for now but if it likes heavier projectiles there are always slugs... I have an almost unused tin of H&N 13 grain Slug HPs, for instance.

 

[L.Leon]

If you’re wanting to stay under 20 FPE why not go with another similar form factor PCP? A Brocock Ranger XR in .177 could get you there in both energy level and accuracy out to 40 yards.

 

[tor47]

I have been following your threads, as I have the same gun. Glad you got it to shoot after all your strugle. To be honest when most say "my gun shoot so good", most have tweaked it one way or another, or have gotten someone else to do it. There is usually something they do not say about it. The good thing about airguns is, as I see it, is the longer you keep it, and use it, the better it shoots. New guns can be challening, as the expectation is high, and they can change while braking in, but when you get it where you want it, it will usually stay there

 

[Vetmx]

What tor47 said. The longer you’re in the airgun game, the less you believe. Nobody wants to look like a nincompoop on a forum unless they are either in dire need of help or are very comfortable in their skin. I admitted to you that I was wrong about 8gr pellets shooting a million fps and not being accurate. Tried it in my gun and they shot fine. I was wrong and sleep well at night.

 

[douger]

MY 177 taipan shots 8.44 at 940 laser beam and the 10.34 at 870-940 really nice

 

[elh0102]

You have probably mentioned this, so my apology if I missed it. Have you tested this rifle with the JSB 10.3 Exact, in the 880-900 fps range? Just curious, as I've never had a .177 that wouldn't shoot it.

 

[KyPop]

If you’re wanting to stay under 20 FPE why not go with another similar form factor PCP? A Brocock Ranger XR in .177 could get you there in both energy level and accuracy out to 40 yards.

I've been thinking about a Daystate Huntsman Revere in .177 if I could be assured it will be accurate at around 15 fpe.

 

[KyPop]

You have probably mentioned this, so my apology if I missed it. Have you tested this rifle with the JSB 10.3 Exact, in the 880-900 fps range? Just curious, as I've never had a .177 that wouldn't shoot it.

Yeah, unfortunately I tried JSB 7s, 8s, 10s, and now 13s at about every speed between 800-950. I may have missed a sweet spot in there somewhere. As I said before, I'm not an engineer or machinist so I can't tinker at that level. I have to dance with the rifle I brought. In this case, it took me a long time to learn the dance.

 

[elh0102]

Yeah, unfortunately I tried JSB 7s, 8s, 10s, and now 13s at about every speed between 800-950. I may have missed a sweet spot in there somewhere. As I said before, I'm not an engineer or machinist so I can't tinker at that level. I have to dance with the rifle I brought. In this case, it took me a long time to learn the dance.

That's unusual, but obviously, it happens.

 

[tcarlson777]

Both of my .177s (RTI Prophet and M-Rod) shoot the 13.4 MRDs way better than 10.3s. I tried everything I knew to try to get the 10.3s grouping accurately, but finally just gave up and ordered 4 tins of the 13.4 MRDs.

 

[bamavet55]

I've been thinking about a Daystate Huntsman Revere in .177 if I could be assured it will be accurate at around 15 fpe.

I have a Daystate Huntsman Revere .177 cal and can assure you that it is accurate using JSB 8.44 and 10.34 pellets. This rifle's sweet spot is 15-17 fpe. I do not attempt to use it beyond 50 yards, mind you.

 

[KyPop]

Both of my .177s (RTI Prophet and M-Rod) shoot the 13.4 MRDs way better than 10.3s. I tried everything I knew to try to get the 10.3s grouping accurately, but finally just gave up and ordered 4 tins of the 13.4 MRDs.

Amen, brother. Been there done that. Actually, am there doing that!

 

[elh0102]

The only .177 PCP I currently own, and the best one I've ever owned, is the HW100 carbine with laminate, adjustable stock. It comes set up at around 18 fpe, but I tuned mine down to around 11.5, as it is my yard target rifle, but also deadly on squirrels out to 35 yards (probably farther, but that's about my limit within my safe shooting zone). At that power level my shot count is 80+ on the reg, and it is almost silent. I have a Revere in .22, and it is also an excellent rifle, but lacks the easy tuning of the Weihrauch. I also appreciate the adjustable comb on the HW100, as it allows a perfect fit.

 

[wolfmangreg]

I've been thinking about a Daystate Huntsman Revere in .177 if I could be assured it will be accurate at around 15 fpe.

Can just about guarantee accuracy will be good, though it may be a little hotter than 15 fpe from the factory. Mine was a hair over 18 with 10.34. @bamavet55 's is a bit less, so obviously varies a bit gun to gun- & I never chronied mine with lighter pellets. Could be adjusted of course, but not externally (& would technically void the warranty).

 

[KyPop]

I have a Daystate Huntsman Revere .177 cal and can assure you that it is accurate using JSB 8.44 and 10.34 pellets. This rifle's sweet spot is 15-17 fpe. I do not attempt to use it beyond 50 yards, mind you.

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Looks great. I have been doing a lot of research on the Revere and accuracy is always my main concern. I thought they would be accurate around the 15 fpe mark and you're giving me more confidence to take a chance on one. Thanks.

 

[KyPop]

The only .177 PCP I currently own, and the best one I've ever owned, is the HW100 carbine with laminate, adjustable stock. It comes set up at around 18 fpe, but I tuned mine down to around 11.5, as it is my yard target rifle, but also deadly on squirrels out to 35 yards (probably farther, but that's about my limit within my safe shooting zone). At that power level my shot count is 80+ on the reg, and it is almost silent. I have a Revere in .22, and it is also an excellent rifle, but lacks the easy tuning of the Weihrauch. I also appreciate the adjustable comb on the HW100, as it allows a perfect fit.

I will do some research on that rifle. How did you turn it down? Does it have a hammer spring adjustment or do you have to modify the regulator setting? The closest I've ever come to owning any HW is the Beaman R9 which is essentially a HW97 I think? Great quality and great accuracy break barrel.