Winchester 1100XSU Chrono

[Magman116]

Today I took out my new 2nd Winchester 1100XSU to  Chronograph it.  Using Beeman kodiak Match 10.65gr pellets the average velocity was 940fps 20.9fpe with a high of 942 and a low of 938.7.  Then I used RWS hobby 7gr pellets.  They averaged 1156fps 20.78fpe with a high of 1158 and a low of 1155.

What surprised me was how accurate the RWS Hobbies were even going supersonic.  groupings were about .6" at 20yrds.  With the Beeman Kodiaks, the groupings were <.3" at 20 yrds.

I would like to get the FPS down around 900fps.  Knowing the 10.65gr pellets averaged 940fps, what pellets can I buy to get me around 900fps?

[Bryan Heimann]

I'd be happy with less than .3" @ 20 yards and 20 fpe!  I think that could easily put 5 in an inch at 50 yards, maybe even 60.  That much power in .177, with that kind of accuracy, is probably good for a headshot on a raccoon out as far as you can make one.  Just saying...

[Magman116]

I am happy with the groupings, but I feel they could be better if I could shoot a heavier round to get the FPS down just a bit more.  I like the H&N domed pellets, but they don't have any in the 11-12 grain weight. They do have the Silver Points at 11.57gr.  I will get some to see how they shoot.

My main hunting rifle for tree rats is my Mod95 in .22.