What springer did you shoot today?
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.177 HW80 today at 50yds. Baracuda Match 10.65's with SWFA 12x42 SS (Great scope btw)
Yesterday, I spent an hour aligning my scope reticle on my HW80 with an 8 foot at level 50 yds. So today I shot it. I think I had some cant that was affecting my POI.
I finally figured out my hold I think, at least today LOL. I shot a 43 on the 50yd challenge target. I know I can do much better with this gun. I really lost concentration at the 9th target. The gun is a rocket but when I do my part it is very accurate. I really want to tune the gun this winter if possible. But dang it is shooting good for my rookie skill level.
Temp was a balmy 30 degrees and not a breath of wind. Shooting with gloves on too. Trigger pull is interesting with gloves on. I kinda like it! Resting on front bag.
Yesterday, I spent an hour aligning my scope reticle on my HW80 with an 8 foot at level 50 yds. So today I shot it. I think I had some cant that was affecting my POI.
I finally figured out my hold I think, at least today LOL. I shot a 43 on the 50yd challenge target. I know I can do much better with this gun. I really lost concentration at the 9th target. The gun is a rocket but when I do my part it is very accurate. I really want to tune the gun this winter if possible. But dang it is shooting good for my rookie skill level.
Temp was a balmy 30 degrees and not a breath of wind. Shooting with gloves on too. Trigger pull is interesting with gloves on. I kinda like it! Resting on front bag.
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I finally get to post in this thread!!! Finally got my TX200 and got a scope on it. Got to shoot my first Springer today. Quick and fast testing only… can’t wait to get it out for real now.
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I took 4 rifles out today even though it was 20 F. HW30 .177, HW50 .177 And 2 HW95’s .177 and .22. 
The wind was a killer so I dropped my blind, the sun was strong enough to keep you warm. 3 1/2 hrs. later. All rifles were dead on, the 95 .22 was a gun I had a hard time putting down. 
The 95 is such a solid performer.
The screen on the right of pic. stops the wind, but I can still see through. Crow
The wind was a killer so I dropped my blind, the sun was strong enough to keep you warm. 3 1/2 hrs. later. All rifles were dead on, the 95 .22 was a gun I had a hard time putting down. The 95 is such a solid performer. The screen on the right of pic. stops the wind, but I can still see through. Crow
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Decent shooting. I’ve got my HW80 .25 lined up for tomorrow. It was 20 but the sun was warm.
I have to wear a glove on right hand, very thin leather dress glove. It’s in pic above with the 95. Very comfortable and sensitive. Crow
Smok3y nice gun and deadly accurate. Enjoy Crow
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Had 4 out today 20 F and snowing, 4 inches so far. 
HW 80 .25, HW 30 .22, HW50s .177and a Beeman R9 .177.
The 30 .22 almost seems like a pea shooter would beat it. For the first shot it was accurate. Shooting it opposite the HW 80 was like night and day. Crow
HW 80 .25, HW 30 .22, HW50s .177and a Beeman R9 .177. The 30 .22 almost seems like a pea shooter would beat it. For the first shot it was accurate. Shooting it opposite the HW 80 was like night and day. Crow
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.22 cal. day. These 4 were an absolute blast. HW30, HW50s, HW97 Blackline stain. and LGU Varmint all .22 . 
The winter makes it easy to see where your missed shots go by marking the snow.
35F high no wind and sunny, great day. Crow
The winter makes it easy to see where your missed shots go by marking the snow. 35F high no wind and sunny, great day. Crow
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Hi crow. What R U talking about? missed shots. How can u miss. They are HWs. in the Forgiving 22cal, it's sunny,calm, and balmy out compared to the other day and you miss,,MISS!,,What r we going to do with u,,lol. Have u found a solution to the freezing finger tips issue? Them pellets freeze your fingers too. Thx for the post crow.
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Nothing on the cold front. I’m good for a hour and a half in this weather. I’ve got my trigger hand covered, especially when jacking it. I’m thinking a small hand warmer for the left.
I’m 20 ft. from my back door, warmth, Java, by the time Java is gone I’m ready to go again. Crow
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I have been doing the P17 at 10 meters. TX200 MKIII at the same range but less so. For some reason 10 meters seems like a handgun range to me.
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It was in the lower 40s today. Thought it would be to cold to shoot but it felt warmer with the sun out and no wind.
I have a couple of 7 inch diameter frying pans hanging up at 50 yards. So I did some shooting at those with my 95 in .22. Both off hand and off the bench I can consistently hit them but I still can't get any tight groups.
I have a couple of 7 inch diameter frying pans hanging up at 50 yards. So I did some shooting at those with my 95 in .22. Both off hand and off the bench I can consistently hit them but I still can't get any tight groups.
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I also gave my HW95 .22 a go at 10 meters today. I just wanted to do a quick try so I shot a hole in the cardboard and then aimed my next 10 shots at that hole. I didn't do bad. Next time I'll stick up a 10 meter rifle target.
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Your story is exactly like mine… I went from a daisy to Crosman to a Sheridan as a small boy. Saw article for the 124d in the back of a mag. I couldn’t believe you could get 830fos with breaking a barrel!!!! I saved my all my money doing law cuts and odd jobs. That 124 is my baby to this day with over 30 other airguns!!
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I can see me setting up a range Jan. and Feb. when temperatures drop. It will be 10 meters. Crow
The sun helps if no wind.
I’m going to attach frying pan lids on the back of my plates that have holes. They ring and their tough. Crow
Small world, wouldn’t want to paint it. Crow
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