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Benjamin Discovery .22 Capabilities (pic)
« on: February 07, 2009, 04:57:37 AM »
Here is what me and my Benjamin Discovery .22 can do consistantly at 70 yards now that I am very familiar with the rifle.

The info is on the pic.  I was shooting off of shooting sticks, NOT A BENCHREST!  If you've seen my other posts you'll know that my gun is completely "stock" (except for an extra barrel band).




I think I've got a real good rifle!
(groups at 70 yards never open up more than 2" if I'm focused)

Can any of your $1000+ PCPs shoot better than this?

Hope this helps those that are wondering about the accuracy of the Discovery.
Benjamin Discovery .22
Beeman 1041 .177
Pioneer .22
Crosman Mark 1 .22

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RE: Benjamin Discovery .22 Capabilities (pic)
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2009, 09:17:40 AM »
That's some fine shooting! I must admit, I'm really tempted to get a Discovery .22 and this is just one more push towards the button! Only thing that I wonder about is the trigger! Is it an adjustable two stage or is it Gamo quality? I like the idea of shooting lying down without the contortions of a springer!
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RE: Benjamin Discovery .22 Capabilities (pic)
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2009, 02:31:32 AM »
Hey Truman

The trigger is not 2 stage or adjustable BUT it is a very nice trigger in my opinion.

It only has about an 1/8" travel before firing.  It isn't a "hair trigger" but you also don't have to tug on it.  There's absolutely no creep and it is very smooth.

I would go for it and get a Discovery Truman, I'm sure you would not be disappointed.

Benjamin Discovery .22
Beeman 1041 .177
Pioneer .22
Crosman Mark 1 .22

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Re: Benjamin Discovery .22 Capabilities (pic)
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2009, 03:22:16 AM »
"Can any of your $1000+ PCPs shoot better than this?" - Air Rifle Hunter

Don't know.....sure would like to try and/or practice if I had that kind of distance to shoot with.  heh heh  Btw....incredible accurate shooting with your Discovery.
Gamo: Expotec .177 + Big Cat .177 + Viper .177 + Whisper .177, Hammerli Titan .177, Diana model 24 .177, RWS-Diana P5 Magnum pistol .177, Crosman: G1 Extreme .177 + Storm XT .177 + Sierra Pro .177 + 1377 pistol .177, Air Arms S410SL .22, BSA Scorpion T10 .22, FX Cyclone .177, Remington Air Master 77 .177 + BB\'s,

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Re: Benjamin Discovery .22 Capabilities (pic)
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2009, 10:26:59 AM »
That's impressive!  Nice showing off your gun and marksmanship!  hehe  I wish I could shoot 70yds in my back yard.  About 50 is the most I can do right now unless I go near the road and shoot back towards my house.  Then I think I can get 70-75yds.

Don't take this the wrong way, but aren't groups supposed to be measured in shots of 5?  I only say this, because I 've had many same-hole first 3 shots (30-35yds usually), and then shot 4 or 5 'ruins' a perfect grouping, by that I mean say the first 3-4 pellets were 0.2" (one big hole) and the last shot bumps it up to 0.4 or 0.5".  But if we are going to post 3-shot groups, I have a few that I didn't want to ruin with the 4th shot :-)
Springers:
Diana 36 .177
Diana 350 .22 (donated by Timmy!)
Diana 350 .177
PCP\'s:
Air Force Condor .22 (Airhog)
Air Force Condor .25 (Talon Tunes)
Air Force Condor .25 (Lemak)  
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RWS Hammerli 850 .22
Crosman 2240 Custom .22
A few Crosman pumpers .177

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Re: Benjamin Discovery .22 Capabilities (pic)
« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2009, 11:40:30 AM »
Ya they probably should have 5 shots, but I didn't want to risk ruining the sub 1" group with another 2 shots.

I will shoot some 5 shot groups at 70 yards and post them.


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Beeman 1041 .177
Pioneer .22
Crosman Mark 1 .22

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Re: Benjamin Discovery .22 Capabilities (pic)
« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2009, 12:41:37 PM »
I think number of shots per group depends on your focus.  Most hunters are very happy with a tight 3 shot group, because most (not you, Ed or Jeff!) may not fire more than 1 shot on a hunting trip.  For more serious target shooting, 5 shots is a minimum, and other factors can influence the number.  When I shoot my Cyclone, I tend to shoot 8 shot groups, just because it has an 8 shot magazine.  For my single shots, 5 or 10 is my norm, although that can depend on how well I'm shooting :-).  Some days, one shot is too many!  Later.

Dave