best pellet for hw 90 ,177 cal

[bigmac 97kt 13,781]

hi lads i have been using marksman 4.5 just the cheep ones and set the scopes at 28 yards and put one just off center adjusted the scopes next shot was dead center next one next to it . then i got 8.5 super domes and never hit the target once even when i adjusted the scopes no matter how much i tried i could not get one pellet even on the target i no the cheap ones seam the best ones but there flat head ones and very soft is there eny one that has a hw90 177 and what pellet do they use or is it my scopes thanks lads.mac

[lewis collins 4]

hi mate,

 

my stepdad has got one,

 

and he uses h&n feild target trophy

 

had 3/4 inch groups at 30 yards

 

hope they go well

 

lew

[bigmac 97kt 13,781]

thanks bud ill try them iv just changed the scope mounts from low ones to high ones and it feels alot better now to as before i was having to move my head back and forword to focus i hope this and the new pellets ill get will sort it thanks again mate.mac

[davyt63 1,845]

hi mate,

 

my stepdad has got one,

 

and he uses h&n feild target trophy

 

had 3/4 inch groups at 30 yards

 

hope they go well

 

lew

 

hi lew

i would advise your stepdad to try another pellet 3/4 group @ 30yds is a bit of a wide spread,much tighter groups can be achieved with a better or domed pellet.if you need some air arms field .177 i can send you some to try!

 

 

thanks bud ill try them iv just changed the scope mounts from low ones to high ones and it feels alot better now to as before i was having to move my head back and forword to focus i hope this and the new pellets ill get will sort it thanks again mate.mac

 

hi buddy

have you tried the pellet swap thread?

and then use the pellet that groups best!

same for you!.

if you need some air arms field .177 i can send you some to try!

 

Davy

[barrywhite 282]

I have had good results with defiant pellets in 177in a 97k and bsa lightning,they are great.In a webley mark 3 and a hw 100 they are not so good but the bsa and the webley shoot fine with super domes .

[secretagentmole 1,701]

We like the Crosman Premier Ultra Magnums, but I do not know how they would perform in a springer, did well in a gas ram too!

[nangell 50]

the 1 i had like super domes

[andyfr1968 772]

Heres an odd one for you....

 

I've had my 90 for about 15 years now and for the first 12 it had a .177 barrel that was very pellet fussy and the only pellet I found that really grouped properly were H and N Baracudas and Bisley Magnums (same pellet...).

 

I then swapped to a .20 barrel and it shoots well with pretty much everything I've put through it so far with Barracudas and FTTs so far having the edge.

 

Here's the odd bit. My shooting pal, Paul, bought himself a used .22 90 a couple of years back and wanted to try .177 so I gave him the barrel that came off my own 90 with what was left of the last tin of Baracuds that I'd been happily using for him to use and the groups were sh*te

 

We tried a selection of the usual suspects with mixed results then settled on Crosman Premiers that gave really nice tight groups, but when that barrel was fitted to my own rifle, they sprayed all over the target...

 

I've no idea as to why the same barrel when fitted to different actions should produce such different results. Funny things, airguns....

 

Cheers.

Edited August 23, 2011 by andyfr1968

[Sweeney-Todd 208]

thanks bud ill try them iv just changed the scope mounts from low ones to high ones and it feels alot better now to as before i was having to move my head back and forword to focus i hope this and the new pellets ill get will sort it thanks again mate.mac

 

 

Hi Bigmac.

 

From the user name you have I take it your a big fella

Rifles off the shelf in a gun shop are pretty much a standard size/fit, and most people can get away with it.

 

Just a thought ......does your stock fit you, could you improve the feel of the rifle with a bit of tinkering, like extending the butt using spacers?

 

A good method to try is.....place your trigger finger arm straight down by your side, then bend at the elbow 90 degrees out in front of you, then form a fist with your trigger finger held naturally as though holding the trigger.

 

Measure the distance from the crease in your arm to the crook/finger pad, of your trigger finger, make a note of the measurement.

That measurement is a pretty good guide to the length of pull you will need.....compare it by measuring the rifle from butt pad to trigger and see if there is much difference?

 

It may all sound a bit anal, but anything you can do to improve the fit of your rifle will help with your shooting.

 

I know this is way off the question" which pellet " but its worth doing, especially if your a big fella and forcing a hold on your rifle, this could be why your having to move your head about to focus?

 

Are your mounts at the full extent of your scope rail, just curious ?

 

Eye relief should be as natural as possible, with no head movement back or forward to focus.

Worth trying.....assume your zeroing position, normaly prone, bring the rifle to the shoulder with your eyes closed, and feel for the natural hold of the rifle, now open your eyes and see what the sight picture is like, do this several times, lowering the rifle to the floor after each attempt.

 

Slacken off the mount screws so you can just about slide the scope in the rail, slide the mounts back or forward until your sight picture is obtained naturally each time, then tighten up agin.

 

Check also that the crosshairs are true and not causing you to cant the rifle when aiming.

 

 

 

Just a thought mate, hope some of this helps you out setting up

 

 

 

ATB.

 

 

 

Bill.

[bigmac 97kt 13,781]

hi bill yes im a big lad 6,1 with big shoulders im that sick of it iv put it a way iv try,d every thing put high mounts on changed the pellets get some groupings then when you think you have it sorted they go all over the place again even put a barrel bypode on to stedy the gun in case it was me with the same results so now im getting a new set of scopes for her ill let you no what happens when i fit them and i will try what you said in your post thanks.mac

[Sweeney-Todd 208]

hi bill yes im a big lad 6,1 with big shoulders im that sick of it iv put it a way iv try,d every thing put high mounts on changed the pellets get some groupings then when you think you have it sorted they go all over the place again even put a barrel bypode on to stedy the gun in case it was me with the same results so now im getting a new set of scopes for her ill let you no what happens when i fit them and i will try what you said in your post thanks.mac

 

 

Hiya Bigmac.

 

Sorry to hear your having a bit of trouble there, can be frustrating at times cant it

Be interesting to see what happens with the new scope, could cure your woes.

 

Just a thought Mac, with the rifle closed ( uncocked ) put it between your knees and see if there is any movement where the rifle breaks,( side to side ) if its a fairly well used rifle, you may have a bit of shim wear........ just somthing else to eliminate

Worth checking your breech seal to buddy.

Also have a look at the end of the barrel see if the lip /crown has been damaged at all.

Some cheap pellets are ok, but most dont have a good consistancy in size or wieght.

Try to get her on the chrono too, that will give you a better idea of what the rifle is doing, and might point to the pressure in the ram, should be at 50Bar.

Pull the barrel through, and start again fresh after doing and checking the bits n bobs.

 

How old is the rifle Mac, and how long have you had it?

 

 

ATB.

 

 

 

Bill.

[bigmac 97kt 13,781]

hi bill i got the rifle off my mate , and i cant find a date on it he said he bought it two years ago and it was new but he olso said the scopes are new but they look old iv just checked the barrel and the shims and there ok its fitted with a silencer and thats ok to just had the silencer apart and no pellet shavings in it i had this problem before with a nother rifle and it was the silencer it had bits of pellets in it put a new silencer on and it was mint spot on but this one is doing my head in its got to be the scopes i have the hw97kt syn silver and nick barrel and i had the hw97k sport which i sold last year iv had the bam40 so im used to heavy guns and no how to use them just cant get my head around this one im going out on sunday ill try the scopes off my sons xl there 3,9,40 and see what its like as iv said iv got high mounts on now and ill take the low mounts with me just in case i dont like taking the scopes off my rifle,s when there set but this way ill no one way or another ill let you no how i get on thanks again bill atb,mac (sorry bill iv had it for three mths)

Edited August 26, 2011 by bigmac 97kt

[Sweeney-Todd 208]

Hi Mac.

 

 

Not that old then mate.

Let us know how you get on with the new scope .......good luck with it.

 

 

 

ATB.

 

 

Bill.