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GadgetX · « **on:** March 18, 2013, 09:25:41 AM »

I read that the single shot tray for the MROD makes it more accurate. I bought one and kind like it, but not sure it made it anymore accurate. I will use the mags for chrony testing and hunting. Any thoughts...

Mike

ShakySarge · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2013, 09:34:21 AM »

So far I have found no solid proof that it makes it more accurate. Instead, I think it makes you take more time with your shots. I will have to look into this further and report back.

Matt

Dead nuts dog · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2013, 09:40:21 AM »

Quote from: ShakySarge on March 18, 2013, 09:34:21 AM

So far I have found no solid proof that it makes it more accurate. Instead, I think it makes you take more time with your shots. I will have to look into this further and report back.

Matt

X2 - I've heard that line before. Unless the mag is mutilating the pellets I can't imagine there would be any difference in accuracy

FuzzyGrub · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2013, 10:39:42 AM »

I didn't notice a differance on my Mrod .22, but really didn't test beyond 60yds. Can always single feed without tray to determine if you have an issue with a mag. I did it allot with a Prod, to make sure an accuracy issue was not being caused the mags. Going to single shot is a severe limitation for me.

gene_sc · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2013, 10:56:16 AM »

The M-Rods I have owned and shot are more accurate than I can be on most days..

But I prefer a single shot tray for my plinking fun.
Gene

aack73 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 18, 2013, 11:23:03 AM »

it may save you those couple of fliers from bent skirts and such that can happen in the mag but not always. a lot depends on the pellets you shoot as well. some are a lot softer than others. the single shot tray will give you better control for loading a nice clean pellet and avoiding any damage to it. i found that my .177 mrod shoots pretty consistent no matter what with the cph. they are pretty hard and don't bend easily. i can even drop one and it will still shoot good most of the time.

PakProtector · « **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2013, 02:16:30 PM »

I have done my best with mag-loaded pellets. It does eat lots and lots ov pellets that way though...

SS tray sure slows me down a bit.
cheers,
Douglas

ShakySarge · « **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2013, 02:49:48 PM »

Okay gents, Just did this test, 64 degrees F. Wind right to left at 13 MPH. Distance of 56 Yards. This is only my results and I have mixed feelings except for the flyer.

GadgetX · « **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2013, 02:52:43 PM »

hmmm....

Mike

PakProtector · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2013, 03:26:49 PM »

There is substantial horizontal stringing, I bet the wind wasn't as constant as you might believe.
cheers,
Douglas

ShakySarge · « **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2013, 04:01:07 PM »

Quote from: PakProtector on March 18, 2013, 03:26:49 PM

There is substantial horizontal stringing, I bet the wind wasn't as constant as you might believe.
cheers,
Douglas

Correct Doug, was gusty at times, should have had my anemometer out there with me.

Ribbonstone · « **Reply #11 on:** March 18, 2013, 07:55:29 PM »

Comparing the rifle as a single shot vs repeater is always worth a try. It’s a comparison I do with every repeater (even if I have to load it single shot with tweezers).

On two guns, it made no difference at all. On one ( a P-rod rather than your M-Rod) it did. Chalk it up to a crappy/misaligned magazine.

sperho · « **Reply #12 on:** March 18, 2013, 08:27:46 PM »

Fortunately, I've seen no difference in groups (both good) when using a magazine vs. the single shot tray with my .22.

02stampede · « **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2013, 08:40:30 PM »

I hand load mine without a tray. I feel like I shoot better hand loading them but it could just be a placebo effect.. $:-\$

oakey · « **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2013, 08:41:48 PM »

Should have used some heavier ammo Matt.

Oakey

bowhunt · « **Reply #15 on:** March 19, 2013, 03:15:26 AM »

If the mag is fitted and working correctly....then there is no difference in accuracy at all. I have seen some mags with issues cause accuracy problems though.

ShakySarge · « **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2013, 06:26:55 AM »

Quote from: oakey on March 18, 2013, 08:41:48 PM

Should have used some heavier ammo Matt.

Oakey

Good idea, I will do the same with kodiaks today!!

Matt

donw · « **Reply #17 on:** March 20, 2013, 02:36:27 PM »

i went to a single shot tray i machined myself.

IMO the pellets were being 'dinged' when fed from the mag as alignment with the chamber is not perfect.

i could feel the "jerky" feeding when using the mag.

Motorhead · « **Reply #18 on:** March 20, 2013, 03:20:53 PM »

Would agree found no improvement using the SST in the .177.
If anything due to the NARROW nature of the breech gap one must place finger getting pellet into tray without it flipping end for end requires a firm grip and with thin skirt pellets like JSB's damaging the skirt is simply much easier IMO

CitySniper · « **Reply #19 on:** March 20, 2013, 04:26:46 PM »

Some people may notice when loading their magazines that they have to push the pellet in further with a pen or something. The Pellets just do not drop in....Well I actually took a few of my magazines apart and deburred with sand paper rolled up tightly into every little section that holds a pellet (Black part with numbers) and now my pellets just drop right in without a need to push them in and I am pretty sure none of my pellets get damaged while cocking/loading.

Did this a couple years ago btw...

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