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send2r
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September 09, 2011, 11:51:09 AM »
got my new in the box benji trail np xl 1100 yesterday took a while to get bore clean went from black greasy mess to black to brown finally added a couple of drops of denatured alchaol and the bore finely came clean enough to eat off of. set up target at 22.5 ft and got 10 rounds down range was able to move poi from 6inches to 1inch then set my first gamo target and put 1 in the 8 ring adjust 1 in the 9 ring adj and 1 buleseye . now grouping 3 shots all touching but hi and left will post picks when i borrow camera . be sure tom follow the adventures of robert and his new airgun in the forums
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dkwflight
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Hi Welcome and it sounds like you are off to a good start.
Try different pellets unless you are satisfied.
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Welcome to the GTA!
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22 Disco, Hammerli 850 22, Beeman RS3 22 ,Gamo viper express,Crosman 180 22 . One of many Dave's
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Welcome to the GTA and post pics of your results
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Welcome to GTA. Like the others have said, it sounds like you're on the right track and doing well with your new shooter. Keep us up to date on how you're doing and again, Welcome. I'll be looking forward to your future posts.
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If it was easy it wouldn't be hunting it would be shopping.
send2r
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September 09, 2011, 03:12:53 PM »
thanks for the words of encouragement scored first kill last night oposum. 1 shot 1 kill. i wont post pics of the animals i kill out of respect for the dead. kill them all let, God sort 'em out. dont have camera yet,
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dpricenator
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gat a camera, not need to respect a possum...just sayin
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send2r
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1 more more opossum and 1 rat this is fun. this rifle drops em all dead 1 shot 1 kill. this is a lot of fun
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