has anyone other than me had a tough time sighting this beast in? I am currently using Crosman domed pellets.
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Make sure you take the scope apart and tighten the set screw. Mine didn't come set from factory.
151277
I've been using Gamo pellets (lead and platinum) and had no problems. Had it dead on in about 20 min.
151278
Yup. If you sight it in with a specific type of pellet, when you change to another.... bam! It's out of sight again.... Been there.... But a beast is a beast....
151279
If it is a spring or piston rifle recommend the ultra magnum pellets , I consider myself a bit better than the hollow point .
151280
I kind of forgot but I remember it was difficult. I believe I first tested from about 30 feet using a scope.
1518291
Look up artillery hold, make sure all scope mounts are tight. Use a heavier pellet like Kodiaks Chances are its how your shooting. Can't use a test with Springers
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I have found out that using the BSA 2-7X32 Edge Series Pistol Scope is the best overall! I like the EDGE 2x20 also but they seem to be just for the short shots and a bit harder to sight in fast. I have many pellet hand guns and they work well on all of them.
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This is actually a very good question. My model 35 was all over the place (2"+ at 10 yards) with every type of domed, hollow point, or pointed pellet. Then I tried daisy wadcutters and crosman wadcutters and they both grouped about 1/4" at 10 yards with the factory open sights. It was mind-blowing how much difference there was between these pellets and all others. Trust me on this one. I tried a LOT of different pellets and had mostly poor results.
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RR, I found that you have to determine what distance you want as your target point. Plus, I found that the scope that comes with the rifle didn't do the job very well and I broke it trying to get it to get on target, not only for distance, but, also for the left and right setting. I bought another one, not expensive, and raised the rear sight up by about 1/4 inch on the rifle. My target point is about 250-300 ft.. Raising the rear sight allows for the ability to tune the scope to that distance without breaking it. After having done that, the accuracy was maintained even shooting about 2-3000 rounds in it. I also found that if I put my pellets in lubricating oil, the speed and distance are greatly increased. I found that, at a distance of about 50 feet, a pellet will go through an inch thick pine board. I am enjoying the rifle, I hope you will too! JimS
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on someone else's recommendation, I am shooting Crosman Premier Hollow Point hunting pellets. I am pleased with the accuracy.
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I'm sorry to hear that the same thing happened to you! My son's only shot for a few hours the day he got it....since then it's been jammed with a pice of pellet/ammo and we can't dislodge it. We were afraid to take it apart, but that's probably our best bet.....
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with or without the scope? If it was with the scope then check the tightness of the pivot fit/cocking barrel. Check the ammo, is it misshapen? Not balanced?
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Not a sniper here or really qualified to say. However, took it out to the range for the first time last week. Found optics to be really clear and focused. Took awhile to get zeroed in but once did, it was fine. It you would like, I am going back out in a couple days again and will let you know if it held zero.
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The gun can be a little on the heavy side so it's hard to hold steady free handed. If you put it on some type of support and it usually shoots pretty good. Also the cheaper pellets tend to wander all over the target. Buy the higher quality ammo. That should help out also.
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I had trouble sighting in the scope as well, and eventually had to get the company to send me a fixed position scope rail because the one that came with the crossbow was adjustable, which continued to slightly move making it impossible to sight in. Apparently this is a common problem with the adjustable rail that comes with the crossbow because the company quickly diagnosed the problem and sent me a new fixed scope rail...however, in retrospect, I wished I would've just spent an extra $100-150 for a Parker or Barnett brand crossbow...good luck!
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Mine did need a small amount of calibration, my elevation line was too high. Fire at a fixed target from a padded flat surface. Mark your targets and check your calibration accordingly.
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I only just picked up this gun the other day and tested it out last night. With only 7 shots through it (sighting it in), it is still fairly loud for a neighborhood, but I am hopeful that it will quiet down soon. I am using the heavier lead pellets.
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Did you install the rear sight? If so, how did everything turn out? Do the front and rear sights line up and provide accuracy? I have the 590A1 and am looking forward having this kit installed. thx for the feedback.
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Dude maybe it's me but I can hardly see out of it bc field of view is so narrow. Also the tri-pod is kinda weak so it was difficult for me to keep the scope from "jumping" around to see clearly. I was using it to zero in at only 100 yards and found it disappointing. Again maybe it's just me or my particular scope.
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After some thousands of shots, I would recommend the best pellets as follows:For target practice:1.- RWS Meisterkugeln (yellow color tag)2.- Crosman MatchFor hunting:1.- RWS domed2.- Crosman hollow pointGamo pellets are bad as the worst, don´t waste your money.Greetings
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Check if you got any bbs stuck in there. Make sure you have the mag in all the way. Sometimes the blow back makes the mag fall out just a bit and that'll make a bb caught in the gun