What springer did you shoot today?
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With my .177 97K I'm zeroed at 40 yards using signature zee rings, so my turrets are pretty much optically centered. Dialed up 15 MOA, and I'm on at 100 yards. Or, I can hold over 15MOA on the reticle. So I should be able to hit out to 200 yards, although I haven't tried it yet.
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Using JSB 13.73's, the plan was to have the scope centered to have equal amount of up adjustment past (scope center) for 75 yards, as it does down adjustment past scope center for my 30 yard range.
It seems to.me that I should be able accommodate this flatter trajectory. So maybe I have more down set in the rings than I thought.
I need to calculate the moa difference between JSB Heavy's, at 75y, and H&N FTT, at 30y. To find that span and center on it.
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The zero was at 75y, JSB 13.73, and or 15 MOA of down to zero 30y.
So, if the scope is properly centered, I should have an extra 25 Moa of up at 75y and an extra 25 moa of down at 30y. That is about how much down I used to zero the H&N FTT's at 75y!
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I pulled the 97K out and found that my scope finaly slipped. So all my data is irrelevant.
I have been watching it and it has never moved. I wonder if the pellet change could effect the recoil?
I have been watching it and it has never moved. I wonder if the pellet change could effect the recoil?
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I doubt it. Put a small piece of ( I use white electrical tape) against the ring, if it moves it will wrinkle the tape, if it doesn't move for several shooting sessions then take it off. I tighten mine by hand, and probably more torque than they call for..lol.
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Scoped my new HW30...did some pellet testing at 30 yards. Although it sometimes feels like work, I enjoy the testing required with a new rifle. I guess I'm goal oriented 
. I'm impressed with this little gem (as is everyone else, it seems) with good accuracy out of the box, even with my meager skills.
I also tested the CP 7.9's. All "very good" in my scoring system, but not "excellent". So far it looks like the HN Barracuda's were the best. And I shot at some reactive targets out to 45 yds, they performed well. Cheers! Rick
. I'm impressed with this little gem (as is everyone else, it seems) with good accuracy out of the box, even with my meager skills.I also tested the CP 7.9's. All "very good" in my scoring system, but not "excellent". So far it looks like the HN Barracuda's were the best. And I shot at some reactive targets out to 45 yds, they performed well. Cheers! Rick
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15 moa adjustment or hold over is what I use for switching from the 30 to 75 yard ranges, using .20 cal, JSB 13.73's.
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Congratulations on a great air rifle! If you haven’t already, check out the 7.3 JSBs or 7.3 Falcons. Those seem to be excellent pellets for many HW30S shooters.Scoped my new HW30...did some pellet testing at 30 yards. Although it sometimes feels like work, I enjoy the testing required with a new rifle. I guess I'm goal oriented
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I also tested the CP 7.9's. All "very good" in my scoring system, but not "excellent". So far it looks like the HN Barracuda's were the best. And I shot at some reactive targets out to 45 yds, they performed well. Cheers! Rick
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Sad to say it, but my Element Helix FFP failed possibly due to springer recoil. Time to test the warranty unfortunately. The ocular lens came loose with about 10 moa of movement when you wiggle it.
I mounted the Element Helix SFP and continued on
I mounted the scope and butted the scope level against the rear ring to monitor any slippage, and it was moving, so I reset and put a little more torqe on the rings. So far, so good.
It was too windy for any real testing but I did manage two rounds of Crazy Eights and about ten hits on the hanging bottle, a challenging moving target before it was time to go.
I mounted the Element Helix SFP and continued on
I mounted the scope and butted the scope level against the rear ring to monitor any slippage, and it was moving, so I reset and put a little more torqe on the rings. So far, so good.
It was too windy for any real testing but I did manage two rounds of Crazy Eights and about ten hits on the hanging bottle, a challenging moving target before it was time to go.
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Got home from work with about an hour of light and the new aperture front sight and new Williams peep I mounted the other night on the HW35 Relatively easy to work with, aside from the top two screws having a horribly narrow and shallow drive. I’d like to replace those with a torx if I could find the right ones.
Maybe 50 cphp .177 today. Things are smooth with a little clank. After a couple adjustments at 15 yards.
Looks like the rest is up to me. It’s all very relaxing and fun.
Oh, and the Outers .22 cal trap could be my second best purchase. Perfect for my yard.
Maybe 50 cphp .177 today. Things are smooth with a little clank. After a couple adjustments at 15 yards.
Looks like the rest is up to me. It’s all very relaxing and fun.
Oh, and the Outers .22 cal trap could be my second best purchase. Perfect for my yard.
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I hear ya on the adjustment screws, I tried to set my zero at 30 yards and figure out the hold for 15-55 yards. shouldn't be to much drop on that 177? hang the soda can in the trap for fun too lol BTW nice verticle string.
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I also buy card stock by the sleeve and some 4inch shoot n see targets (amazon), they come in rolls like 100-150. makes it easier to see your hits from a distance and they don't cost too much.
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Took a HW85 .22 cal. over the crony JSB 15.89 
Opened it up, thought I struck oil. The piston seal had cracks in it. 
Man she was dirty. Cleaned her up and polished a few spots. Gave her a Vortek spring.
What a difference.
Crow
What a difference.
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You sound like my wife.Nice upgrade. Only 382 more to go.
I told her she must of been a sailor in her past life. The one beating on the drum on the back of the gallions. Crow
I’m impressed with this gun.
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381. Today I started on the 125 yr. HW50 .22Nice upgrade. Only 382 more to go.
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