As someone who lives in northern Wisconsin and shoots, outside in the winter with her ProSport, it's not at all a waste of time. I usually take some warm up shots to loosen things up before getting too serious about groups and, yes, you'll likely get some POI changes, but nothing you can't work, around. Sure beats putting a gun away for the winter. Don't forget try shooting indoors, too, if that's an option. The PS has a bit more fpe than needed for typical indoor work, but even at 10 meters it's a fun gun to shoot. Do it all winter long with mine.
Pellet rifles are shot at such close distances that I’m not used to. This is a brand new rifle and new scope and is grouping well. at 20 yards I am 85 clicks down. Does this seem correct for my pro sport shooting air arms .22 cal pellets?
Sounds like some droop issues, from optical zero, I would like to see a rifle shoot 3" low. Jason G
Quote from: MileHighJSC on December 28, 2018, 12:17:09 AMSounds like some droop issues, from optical zero, I would like to see a rifle shoot 3" low. Jason GSo are you saying, after mounting your scope, and your crosshairs are optically centered, the pellets should be hitting 3in low at 20yards? If you’re scope is 1/4 moa, how meny clicks down to zero it?
Quote from: Yogi on December 28, 2018, 06:59:59 AMQuote from: MileHighJSC on December 28, 2018, 12:17:09 AMSounds like some droop issues, from optical zero, I would like to see a rifle shoot 3" low. Jason GSo are you saying, after mounting your scope, and your crosshairs are optically centered, the pellets should be hitting 3in low at 20yards? If you’re scope is 1/4 moa, how meny clicks down to zero it?About 60 clicks up.-YThink about getting an adaptor base with built in droop compensation, then mount 2 piece rings on top.
The scope is a leupold 3-9x33 efr. I’m using hawke match mount two piece rings. I’m really trying to stay away from a one piece mount, I really don’t care for the looks of one piece mounts. The leupold bottoms out at around 150 clicks down from center. I’m at 85 down so slightly more than halfway,( assuming that all 150 clicks are usable. 1.Do the experts on here think I’m in the ok zone of adjustment?2. How much can you shim the scope in the rings, safety without tube damage?
Quote from: MileHighJSC on December 28, 2018, 12:11:00 AMThe scope is a leupold 3-9x33 efr. I’m using hawke match mount two piece rings. I’m really trying to stay away from a one piece mount, I really don’t care for the looks of one piece mounts. The leupold bottoms out at around 150 clicks down from center. I’m at 85 down so slightly more than halfway,( assuming that all 150 clicks are usable. 1.Do the experts on here think I’m in the ok zone of adjustment?2. How much can you shim the scope in the rings, safety without tube damage?You seem to be jumping around a bit.What EXACTLY are you trying to do?Are you setting up your rifle for hunting or 10 meter target?I sighted my rifle in at 30 yards. I use a mil-dot scope on this rifle. (The other has a simple duplex reticle.)Because the pellet trajectory crosses the line of sight twice, once near and once far, ALL of my corrections are "hold over".When I practice shooting at paper at say 10 yards/meters I either use (mil-dot) hold over or, I place an aiming point "X" inches above the bulls eye. If there is enough paper below the bulls-eye, I usually don't worry about it as I am "shooting for group size" and the "score" (to me) is not relevant and as a bonus, my aiming point stays intact!!There are two piece adjustable rings available ... I just don't like to mess with the set-up once everything where it needs to be. (In my case it's for hunting, plinking and a little field target.)Google is your friend ... https://www.google.com/search?q=2+piece+adjustable+rings+for+airguns&rlz=1C1RNPN_enUS411US491&oq=2+piece+adjustable+rings+for+airguns&aqs=chrome..69i57.26432j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8My favorite - Burris Signature Rings.https://www.google.com/search?q=burris+signature+rings&rlz=1C1RNPN_enUS411US491&oq=burris+signature&aqs=chrome.0.0j69i57j0l4.11261j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8Cheers,Smoketown
Thanks a lot guys, I really appreciate the help. This air guning is turning out to be a little more complex than I first thought. It is a good challenge. Sure am glad for all you fellas willing to share you expertise with us. Thanks
I like shooting my springers mainly due to the fact that they require me to focus on my basic shooting skills and technique. That translates into better results no matter what rifle I pick up and shoot