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[A moron]

Nice , looks like your geared for gator...👍

[Blowpipe Sam]

Scoped the twin Crosman Summit Rangers.  They’re twins so, identical one piece CenterPoint mounts, and identical Winchester 4X32 AO scopes.  Then I ran a variety of pellets through each of them.  I narrowed it down to 14.6gr H&N FTT for the .22 and 7.4gr Crosman pointed pellets for the .177.  Here’s the result.

First photo is the Crosman pointed pellets at thirty yards. The black spot is approximately 1/2” in diameter

Second photo is the FTT from thirty yards

Looking good there!

I’m pretty happy!
I shot both of those groups while zeroing both guns.  I’ll shoot three pellets and then make adjustments.  If needed I’ll shoot three more and make further adjustments.  The first three shots in each of those groups came together so well I decided to see if I could get a decent five shot group out of them.  Came out pretty good.
Really liking the Summit Rangers.  Accuracy is top notch.  I’ll chronograph them soon hopefully.  If they turn out as good as I think they will they are both going to be excellent hunting and pesting tools.

[ER00z]

I'm happy those guns are working out for you. Honestly, I don't know why they weren't sold for very long or in limited quantity. They were probably the best break barrels Crosman ever put out (at least in my opinion). Although, I'm a fan of the Valiants also, but those Summit Rangers were the cheapest NP2 option in their day... Which doesn't seem that long ago
 

[A.K.A. Tommy Boy]

Looking Good there Carter... on your nice set of Summit Rangers. 

I really like mine for hunting.

You are lucky that Zack decided to divest those rifles.

You can't buy them anymore and I haven't seen many used ones, in good shape, for sale either.


Best Wishes - Tom

[ER00z]

With the recent talk of those Piranha pellets, I got thinking to try them in another gun, one that I've had a love/hate relationship with... The Hatsan 135 springer .177.

With ~24ftlbs of actual muzzle energy, this gun is a bit on the stout side, especially for a 177 springer. But it's been sitting for a while and I figured to give it one more go, and I've tried almost every other 10.5gr+ pellet out there, but didn't recall using Piranha's. They're thumb-busting tight in the leade, but actually shot better than anything else I've tried 

Here's a 5 shot group at 25 yards and a photo of the gun.
(It's a 3" shoot-n-c sticker, was "lightly used" previously and didn't want to waste it, so I covered the hole at the top, Lol)

[A moron]

With the recent talk of those Piranha pellets, I got thinking to try them in another gun, one that I've had a love/hate relationship with... The Hatsan 135 springer .177.

With ~24ftlbs of actual muzzle energy, this gun is a bit on the stout side, especially for a 177 springer. But it's been sitting for a while and I figured to give it one more go, and I've tried almost every other 10.5gr+ pellet out there, but didn't recall using Piranha's. They're thumb-busting tight in the leade, but actually shot better than anything else I've tried 

Here's a 5 shot group at 25 yards and a photo of the gun.
(It's a 3" shoot-n-c sticker, was "lightly used" previously and didn't want to waste it, so I covered the hole at the top, Lol)

That and open sight?

Ya, id stick with them in that gun for sure.

Nice...👍

[A.K.A. Tommy Boy]

With the recent talk of those Piranha pellets, I got thinking to try them in another gun, one that I've had a love/hate relationship with... The Hatsan 135 springer .177.

With ~24ftlbs of actual muzzle energy, this gun is a bit on the stout side, especially for a 177 springer. But it's been sitting for a while and I figured to give it one more go, and I've tried almost every other 10.5gr+ pellet out there, but didn't recall using Piranha's. They're thumb-busting tight in the leade, but actually shot better than anything else I've tried 

Here's a 5 shot group at 25 yards and a photo of the gun.
(It's a 3" shoot-n-c sticker, was "lightly used" previously and didn't want to waste it, so I covered the hole at the top, Lol)

Nice shot group Zack...Real Nice ! 


Best Wishes - Tom

[ER00z]

Deeco and Tom,
Thanks for the kind words. That Hatsan 135 is a beast of a springer, I'll have to see if I can get repeatable results or if today I just got lucky. That gun shoots 10.5gr pellets way too fast for my liking, not certain how far they can remain stable. We'll see how things go as I stretch the range 

[A moron]

Deeco and Tom,
Thanks for the kind words. That Hatsan 135 is a beast of a springer, I'll have to see if I can get repeatable results or if today I just got lucky. That gun shoots 10.5gr pellets way too fast for my liking, not certain how far they can remain stable. We'll see how things go as I stretch the range 

Maybe the tight fit helps tame it...   Seemed like we talked that gun up once on them heavy gamo rabbit magnum pellets to try

Thing os the piranha are far more economical everyday Walmart 😉.

Ps.... Its not that im kind just honest and call it as i see it ....lol. / really Most hated.

[ER00z]

Deeco and Tom,
Thanks for the kind words. That Hatsan 135 is a beast of a springer, I'll have to see if I can get repeatable results or if today I just got lucky. That gun shoots 10.5gr pellets way too fast for my liking, not certain how far they can remain stable. We'll see how things go as I stretch the range 

Maybe the tight fit helps tame it...   Seemed like we talked that gun up once on them heavy gamo rabbit magnum pellets to try

Thing os the piranha are far more economical everyday Walmart 😉.

Ps.... Its not that im kind just honest and call it as i see it ....lol. / really Most hated.

Those Gamo pellets (G Hammer 15.4gr) were awfully pricey ($15-$17 per 400). I was hoping the price would drop some before I gave them a try. Locally I haven't seen them available, if they were I'd probably be more willing to buy a tin.

H&N has the rabbit magnums (I knew you were talking about the Gamo's), never had them shoot well in anything yet, but don't recall trying in this 135 either. I'm not certain I can even chamber those in this gun without hammering them in (tight leade/large pellet "skirt/driving band" on rabbit magnums)

But you're right, these Crosman's are about half the price and (mostly) locally sourced 

[A moron]

Deeco and Tom,
Thanks for the kind words. That Hatsan 135 is a beast of a springer, I'll have to see if I can get repeatable results or if today I just got lucky. That gun shoots 10.5gr pellets way too fast for my liking, not certain how far they can remain stable. We'll see how things go as I stretch the range 

Maybe the tight fit helps tame it...   Seemed like we talked that gun up once on them heavy gamo rabbit magnum pellets to try

Thing os the piranha are far more economical everyday Walmart 😉.

Ps.... Its not that im kind just honest and call it as i see it ....lol. / really Most hated.

Those Gamo pellets (G Hammer 15.4gr) were awfully pricey ($15-$17 per 400). I was hoping the price would drop some before I gave them a try. Locally I haven't seen them available, if they were I'd probably be more willing to buy a tin.

H&N has the rabbit magnums (I knew you were talking about the Gamo's), never had them shoot well in anything yet, but don't recall trying in this 135 either. I'm not certain I can even chamber those in this gun without hammering them in (tight leade/large pellet "skirt/driving band" on rabbit magnums)

But you're right, these Crosman's are about half the price and (mostly) locally sourced 

Lol... Ya your right the gamo was them...

My poor ol brain aint what it use to be i guess..     seems i get more and more of them brain cramps now a days..

[Jshooter71]

With the recent talk of those Piranha pellets, I got thinking to try them in another gun, one that I've had a love/hate relationship with... The Hatsan 135 springer .177.

With ~24ftlbs of actual muzzle energy, this gun is a bit on the stout side, especially for a 177 springer. But it's been sitting for a while and I figured to give it one more go, and I've tried almost every other 10.5gr+ pellet out there, but didn't recall using Piranha's. They're thumb-busting tight in the leade, but actually shot better than anything else I've tried 

Here's a 5 shot group at 25 yards and a photo of the gun.
(It's a 3" shoot-n-c sticker, was "lightly used" previously and didn't want to waste it, so I covered the hole at the top, Lol)

Nice shooting, Zack! Especially for a .177, Mod. 135. My interest in a Hatsan just came back, I don’t own a single Hatsan rifle.

[A moron]

With the recent talk of those Piranha pellets, I got thinking to try them in another gun, one that I've had a love/hate relationship with... The Hatsan 135 springer .177.

With ~24ftlbs of actual muzzle energy, this gun is a bit on the stout side, especially for a 177 springer. But it's been sitting for a while and I figured to give it one more go, and I've tried almost every other 10.5gr+ pellet out there, but didn't recall using Piranha's. They're thumb-busting tight in the leade, but actually shot better than anything else I've tried 

Here's a 5 shot group at 25 yards and a photo of the gun.
(It's a 3" shoot-n-c sticker, was "lightly used" previously and didn't want to waste it, so I covered the hole at the top, Lol)

Nice shooting, Zack! Especially for a .177, Mod. 135. My interest in a Hatsan just came back, I don’t own a single Hatsan rifle.

The 2 zack sent me exceeded my expectations of hatsan.   (25,95)

Hatsan 95 , 20yards, airpower.22 hp's. ( Ruff took one shot)--- (oops, wrong lid)

my little helper aint good at measuring...lol

[A moron]

For fun i went to the owl and spoon at 30yards.

Shanked one premature trigger pull but pretty much right between the eyes,.  Small spoon the first on and the rest wile it was still moving from the last shot.

Hatsan 95 , 30 yards

[A moron]

May as well of set up a new swinging, spinning tincan headshot try at 48 yards.. then the sun moved in full on me ( got hot quick)

Hatsan 95..   ya, hatsan aint too bad i guess.

All head no body..

[A moron]

Could not help it seeing it was sitting right there.

35yard obstructed bird shots hatsan 95 .22 opensighted ( as always)

Well thats about the  abbreviate run of the  short range gauntlet...   😉

[DIYengineer235]

Got to try some new R-10 pellets in my Beeman Sportsman. After a good cleaning, I got this interesting group. Thats 10 rounds in a vertical line. I'm starting to think its my rest bags. They're stufffed with a metalized plastic streamer I get from my work instead of sand. Makes them light, but squishy.    I might try swapping out with airsoft bbs. Also, I did shoot off some of the R-10s prior to cleaning. The groupings were closer, but still all over the place. Thats why I have the hi-vis bullseye and patches on here. Most were in the 3 inch, but I had a few strays. Still, you can see the improvement with cleaning the barrel. Guess the Beeman is one of those that just likes a clean barrel??? I then shot off another 50 or 60 at my spinners for good measure.

Also got out my other springer, a Gamo Whisper Swarm in .22. Gave it a good cleaning before trying out different pellets. Shot the cemter bullseye and lower left square with H&N Baracudas, lower right woth Crosman domes, top right with Gamo hunters and top left with Gamo Magnums. It seemed to like the Baracudas and hated the crosman domes. Only ONE hit on the sheet. Its funny because it used to love the crossman domes.

All in all, a good day. Was hot, but not too hot. Next to no wind, just the occasional breeze to cool off.

[A moron]

Wish edit lasted longer ,sorry

Added a new target of opportunity

Sitting squirrel in tree on limb.  46.6 yards out

Hatsan 95  not bad grouping on him but im a bit to the low ...lol.   

[A moron]

Got to try some new R-10 pellets in my Beeman Sportsman. After a good cleaning, I got this interesting group. Thats 10 rounds in a vertical line. I'm starting to think its my rest bags. They're stufffed with a metalized plastic streamer I get from my work instead of sand. Makes them light, but squishy.    I might try swapping out with airsoft bbs. Also, I did shoot off some of the R-10s prior to cleaning. The groupings were closer, but still all over the place. Thats why I have the hi-vis bullseye and patches on here. Most were in the 3 inch, but I had a few strays. Still, you can see the improvement with cleaning the barrel. Guess the Beeman is one of those that just likes a clean barrel??? I then shot off another 50 or 60 at my spinners for good measure.

Also got out my other springer, a Gamo Whisper Swarm in .22. Gave it a good cleaning before trying out different pellets. Shot the cemter bullseye and lower left square with H&N Baracudas, lower right woth Crosman domes, top right with Gamo hunters and top left with Gamo Magnums. It seemed to like the Baracudas and hated the crosman domes. Only ONE hit on the sheet. Its funny because it used to love the crossman domes.

All in all, a good day. Was hot, but not too hot. Next to no wind, just the occasional breeze to cool off.

Looking good 👍...

I clean mine at 1000 shots on schedule,  or less if i feel needed.   I think it kerp me good and tight...   


On the rest i just found a old scock stuffed with a old rolled up tee shirt been best .

Nuyten gancy here.

[ER00z]

Nice shooting, Zack! Especially for a .177, Mod. 135. My interest in a Hatsan just came back, I don’t own a single Hatsan rifle.

Thank you. Hatsan makes decent airguns and their walnut stocks usually are wonderful. Of their entire lineup, the Mod 135 is my favorite, I just wouldn't recommend getting a .177 (that goes for any magnum in 177  ).