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air rifle tuning in NI
By: Springer97k Date: February 19, 2015, 4:25 pm
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Im still waiting, patiently, for my licence for my 97k
Synthetic. Browsing forums, like everyone does, there is a
train of though in the UK that they need a 'tune' to make them a
great gun. Makes me wonder have I chosen the wrong gun!
Anyway, does anyone know if there is anyone in NI who tunes air
rifles or fits 3 party tuning kits that has a good reputation?
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Re: air rifle tuning in NI
By: Snap Date: February 19, 2015, 4:37 pm
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They are a cracking rifle withou having to tune it.
I tuned my TX200 and it definatly helped. But I shoot
air rifles competivly, and that extra bit of accuracy helps.
U wont need to tune it.
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Re: air rifle tuning in NI
By: Cannon Date: February 19, 2015, 5:43 pm
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You won't need to tune it at all. Out of the box accuracy is
fantastic, and they don't have that cheap twang about them that
certain other spring rifles do. Once you get the rifle use it as
much as possible so that you become good with it. Then decide
whether or not you want to tune it. You wouldn't give a learner
driver a Ferrari to do lessons in, but once they've built up
driving skills and confidence, then they can move onto a quicker
car. In short if you can't shoot properly with the rifle out of
the box, then you'll never be able to shoot properly with any
rifle. You'd be relying on technology to fill in your flaws,
much like these cars that park themselves. I can assure you that
once you've obtained the skills to shoot a spring rifle
properly, you can pretty much shoot anything accurately.
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Re: air rifle tuning in NI
By: Springer97k Date: February 19, 2015, 6:24 pm
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Part of the reason I chose a springer and not a PCP was because
they are more demanding to get the hang of. I'm not intending
for my first tin of pellets to last too long! I'd be interested
in trying some competition for the craic, is there anywhere to
compete in the country?
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Re: air rifle tuning in NI
By: bsaozzy Date: February 20, 2015, 5:44 am
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Very accurate rifle, heavy but that is a good thing with a
springer as this absorbs the recoil a bit. Just hold into the
shoulder but dont grip too tightly, let it rest on your front
hand and let the rifle do its thing, you will enjoy it, great
rifle.
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Re: air rifle tuning in NI
By: Springer97k Date: May 31, 2015, 4:49 pm
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Well I've 1500 or so pellets through the rifle and having settle
on Diablo field 5.52 the best I can manage is 50p groups at 25
yards which is a bit s**t hearing what others are getting. Maybe
less is more power wise! So I'm definitely looking the rifle
tuned! Is there anyone in NI who has the sort of reputation of
some of the well know tuners in the UK?
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Re: air rifle tuning in NI
By: Cannon Date: May 31, 2015, 5:40 pm
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What pellets have you tried? I find RWS Hunter pellets
cloverleaf at that range. Have you had the gun chronographed?
Try a heavier pellet before condemning the rifle. 1500 pellets
isn't enough to have became very proficient with the rifle. The
rifle I'm sure is capable of tighter groups. If you aren't using
the right techniques for shooting it then you'll never get the
best accuracy, regardless of pellet type or whether the rifle
has been tuned. Not having a go at you btw. All I'm saying is
that with a bit more research and practice I'm sure you'll be
able to get the groups to tighten up considerably.
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Re: air rifle tuning in NI
By: Springer97k Date: June 1, 2015, 1:37 am
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No offence taken! Im wondering about technique also. Ive tried
about 20 different pellets with a Pellax sampler pack. Haven't
managed to have the gun chrono'd yet but hoping to soon.
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Re: air rifle tuning in NI
By: Springer97k Date: June 1, 2015, 1:45 am
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The black centre is 30mm in diameter
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Re: air rifle tuning in NI
By: Cannon Date: June 1, 2015, 10:13 am
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Is your scope properly secured? What type of mounts and scope
are you using? I'm not being condescending when I say this, but
those groups aren't bad. However, if the range is 25 yards
there's definitely room for improvement. Have a look at the
'artillery hold' technique on youtube. It's one of the best
methods to use when shooting a spring rifle.
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