Casual Match #2 of 2023/2024

[Toddspeed]

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When I load a pellet into the breech some seem to get hung up a tiny bit
right as it tries to go into the bore. It appears to be mostly on the right side of the entrance
to the bore and I am wondering if it is deforming the pellets a little when it does that.

I wonder if anyone else with a 853 has the same problem, like it's just how they are.

At any rate I'll get in on the next one.

Ron

Ron, my 853 does the same thing, it doesn’t seem to affect accuracy. As you can see the 853 is not the highest quality piece of equipment. That’s what I like about it, high quality barrel, then just what’s needed to make use of that barrel.

I don’t know if you’re into tinkering, or just shooting, but it’s pretty easy to give it a nice two stage trigger if you’re interested. Also, I’ve seen just like the manual says, cleaning the barrel often keeps the accuracy up.

[Ronfiveo]

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When I load a pellet into the breech some seem to get hung up a tiny bit
right as it tries to go into the bore. It appears to be mostly on the right side of the entrance
to the bore and I am wondering if it is deforming the pellets a little when it does that.

I wonder if anyone else with a 853 has the same problem, like it's just how they are.

At any rate I'll get in on the next one.

Ron

Ron, my 853 does the same thing, it doesn’t seem to affect accuracy. As you can see the 853 is not the highest quality piece of equipment. That’s what I like about it, high quality barrel, then just what’s needed to make use of that barrel.

I don’t know if you’re into tinkering, or just shooting, but it’s pretty easy to give it a nice two stage trigger if you’re interested. Also, I’ve seen just like the manual says, cleaning the barrel often keeps the accuracy up.

Thanks, Toddspeed.
I was sort of worrying that I received one that was not a good one.

Yes I am interested in a nice two stage trigger mod.
If you like you can PM me so we don't mess up this thread.

Ron

[Kerfwappie]

Had a great day shooting with my Dad.   Everything seemed to click. Great shooting Charlie.   That's a tough card to beat... but I got closer.  Maybe next match.  Good shooting everyone.  I love the competition.

Rifle:  Air Arms S510xs
.  PCP Class
.  Shot @ 10M
.  Rested F/R
.  Scope:  Hawke @7 power
.  Pellet: .177 RWS R10 Match 8.2 gr
.  Shot at lowest power setting (UNK FPS)
.  Score: 200/200 13X

[Jraymond22]

It was a good shooting day. The air was still and everything worked out great.  That is an excellent target Charlie.   Great shooting everybody.  Looking forward to the next match.  I really like the turn out.  👍

Rifle:  Air Arms S510xs
.  PCP Class
.  Shot @ 10M
.  Rested F/R
.  Scope:  Hawke @7 power
.  Pellet: .177 RWS R10 Match 8.2 gr
.  Shot at lowest power setting (UNK FPS)
.  Score: 199/200 9X

[Ronfiveo]

Great shooting John, Eric.
Y'all are experts.

Ron

[Kerfwappie]

Great shooting John, Eric.
Y'all are experts.

Ron

Thanks Ron...I think we just got lucky today. 😊

I also have a CMP 853.   I haven't had a problem with it clipping pellets.   I use the RWS R10 Match 8.2 gr.  They seemed to work well with it.  There's also a trigger modification you can do on it that will lighten up the trigger considerably.  There is info about it on the web.   I did it to mine and it made a difference.
Good luck with it. 👍

[cjtamu]

Woo hoo, squeaking in under the wire! By the time the tree guys left and I got dogs out for some exercise sun was going down but I wanted to get a target in so set up the lights. Need to get some more card stock. And see if I can find a wadcutter this gun likes because it hates Meisters.

CJTAMU
Jumper
FWB 300S
Stock F&R sights, clear insert F
10M
Bag F&R
AA 7.87
198/200, 0 “X”

[Ronfiveo]

Really good shootin' Chris.
Open sights?...wow.

Ron

[cjtamu]

Thanks, Ron. The FWB 300S came standard with a very nice rear peep and a front tunnel with interchangeable inserts. This is a 49 year old gun and even after all that time the sights are still very, very good. They’re an absolute joy to shoot. Worth putting in your arsenal if you ever have a chance.

[Ronfiveo]

Thanks, Ron. The FWB 300S came standard with a very nice rear peep and a front tunnel with interchangeable inserts. This is a 49 year old gun and even after all that time the sights are still very, very good. They’re an absolute joy to shoot. Worth putting in your arsenal if you ever have a chance.

My 853 has the same sort of set up with the inserts and all, but my eyesight is
not that good without some kind of magnification aid.
The targets you used..... I could almost make out the white dot center.

Bare bones shootin', gotta respect that.

Ron

[Gramps-Too]

Call name or real name: Gramps-Too
Pistol Class
Pistol used: New Beeman 2027
Sighting system: Reflex Sight
Pellet and caliber: Daisy Wadcutter .177 cal
Shooting position and/or aid(s): Bench Bagged front/rear
Score 170/200 X

[cjtamu]

Thanks, Ron. The FWB 300S came standard with a very nice rear peep and a front tunnel with interchangeable inserts. This is a 49 year old gun and even after all that time the sights are still very, very good. They’re an absolute joy to shoot. Worth putting in your arsenal if you ever have a chance.

My 853 has the same sort of set up with the inserts and all, but my eyesight is
not that good without some kind of magnification aid.
The targets you used..... I could almost make out the white dot center.

Bare bones shootin', gotta respect that.

Ron

My eyesight with my glasses on is very different than without ha ha. Play with it, there are so many options. I like the clear or colored circular inserts in front. Large selection of sizes for the inner hole. You just encircle the target and squeeze trigger. There are adjustable front inserts so you can adjust the size of the circle. You can get peeps/irises with different diameter holes for rear. There are also diopter with mag for the rear. They’re a little spendy though. Do you know the OD of the front insert on the 853? Clear inserts available on EvilBay for about $10 a pop. Just need to know right OD. Whole lot cheaper than an adjustable and generally work better for me.

[Ronfiveo]

Call name or real name: Gramps-Too
Pistol Class
Pistol used: New Beeman 2027
Sighting system: Reflex Sight
Pellet and caliber: Daisy Wadcutter .177 cal
Shooting position and/or aid(s): Bench Bagged front/rear
Score 170/200 X

That's some really good pistol shootin', Gramps-Too.

Ron

[Back_Roads]

 Just a tip for open sight and dot reflex sight shooters, I prefer this style target for best sight picture.

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=211578.0;attach=446579;image

[cjtamu]

Just a tip for open sight and dot reflex sight shooters, I prefer this style target for best sight picture.

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=211578.0;attach=446579;image

Thanks. Wanted to try that one out but this was the only target I’ve had time to shoot in 2 weeks so just ran with it. Come on, Christmas! 

[airgunaut]

Just a tip for open sight and dot reflex sight shooters, I prefer this style target for best sight picture.

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=211578.0;attach=446579;image

Thanks. That’s the one I picked and shot last week. It’s good to see that someone else found it most useable for open sights.

[KB7PYF]

It is sweet to have everybody shooting this year. Looks like it's going to be a good time. Everybody shot well. It appears like everybody had a good time. Can't get any better than that!

Shoot well and enjoy the ride!

Charlie

[Gramps-Too]

Call name or real name: Gramps-Too
Pistol Class
Pistol used: New Beeman 2027
Sighting system: Reflex Sight
Pellet and caliber: Daisy Wadcutter .177 cal
Shooting position and/or aid(s): Bench Bagged front/rear
Score 170/200 X

That's some really good pistol shootin', Gramps-Too.

Ron

[Gramps-Too]

Just a tip for open sight and dot reflex sight shooters, I prefer this style target for best sight picture.

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=211578.0;attach=446579;image

Thanks James my old eyes can't see well enough with open sights or a red dot to shoot the other one.

[Hoosier Daddy]

Great job EVERYONE!
I was a little late getting match 3 up so be prepared but it can be found here... https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=211850.msg156498871#msg156498871
Because of the Holidays It will be extended and it will end on Sunday 1/7/24