Seems a loose scope mount can really create some issues, and tightening those mounts makes a world of difference.
I sighted in at fifty yards first, then worked on one hundred yards. I have settled on 100 grain pellet, and a 250 grain powerbelt aerotip.
I made scope adjustments between each shot. When I fired the fifth shot I was ok with where it hit and figured I would shoot one more without any adjustment. I thought that sixth shot was off the paper and decided to clean the gun, let the barrel cool a bit, and shoot again. The seventh and eighth shots were good enough for me so I called it a day. (I was down to 3 bullets anyway). After retrieving the target I realized that the sixth shot had actually hit the same hole as the fifth.
I may not be pegging the bullseye, but four shots in a row within 3 inches of the bullseye will kill a deer.
The other holes with stickers over them were from the .45 CVA. I was having some difficulty until I realized the bullet was'nt seating correctly. I was putting so much pressure on the push rod that it was actually grabbing the bullet and pulling it out a little when I removed the rod.
The three holes that line up from bullseye out to about 7 oclock, were the last three with that gun. once again, I may not have dotted the eye, but the last 2 shots touching within 3 inches of the bull is good enough for me.
I was also relieved to find that as busy as the range was today, everyone was nice enough to shoot at their own targets. that helps alot as well.
I sighted in at fifty yards first, then worked on one hundred yards. I have settled on 100 grain pellet, and a 250 grain powerbelt aerotip.
I made scope adjustments between each shot. When I fired the fifth shot I was ok with where it hit and figured I would shoot one more without any adjustment. I thought that sixth shot was off the paper and decided to clean the gun, let the barrel cool a bit, and shoot again. The seventh and eighth shots were good enough for me so I called it a day. (I was down to 3 bullets anyway). After retrieving the target I realized that the sixth shot had actually hit the same hole as the fifth.
I may not be pegging the bullseye, but four shots in a row within 3 inches of the bullseye will kill a deer.
The other holes with stickers over them were from the .45 CVA. I was having some difficulty until I realized the bullet was'nt seating correctly. I was putting so much pressure on the push rod that it was actually grabbing the bullet and pulling it out a little when I removed the rod.
The three holes that line up from bullseye out to about 7 oclock, were the last three with that gun. once again, I may not have dotted the eye, but the last 2 shots touching within 3 inches of the bull is good enough for me.
I was also relieved to find that as busy as the range was today, everyone was nice enough to shoot at their own targets. that helps alot as well.