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Offline gravelyctry

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Springer shooting technique?
« on: May 27, 2009, 04:36:55 AM »
Hi all,

First post on GTA, and fairly new to shooting these guns.  I bought a MM tuned B26, and got it about a month ago.  Initially bought for plinking and shooting pigeons, but have been shooting paper more and more with it as practice for HighPower rifle competitions.
Was wondering if someone had some insight on how to shoot these guns accurately.  In general, a very light hold and light grip seems to produce the best groups for me, but I'm wondering if that's because I'm doing something "incorrectly".  Is there a better approach to shooting a springer well?

Thanks, Neil

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RE: Springer shooting technique?
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2009, 04:47:07 AM »
Neil,

Welcome to GTA Forum...lots of nice guys on here.

Each springer shoots a little differently, but you're on the right track.  I find a light hold works best for me on all my springer rifles.  There's some shooting guides in the GTA library that may give you more insight on shooting springers. Join in our weekly "postal" matches and you'll be shooting better in no time!  Most matches are in the Target Shooting General area.

Regards,
George

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RE: Springer shooting technique?
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2009, 05:01:15 AM »
Neil,

There are a number of resources in the "Library" in the GTA Forums. This link will open a post which I believe directly addresses your question. http://www.gatewaytoairguns.com/library/Shooting%20Springer’s%20Accurately.htm

Wes

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RE: Springer shooting technique?
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2009, 06:50:00 AM »
Mine took about 500 shots to settle down. It likes a medium grip with light cheek pressure on the stock. If I place my cheek too firm it opens up the groups.

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Re: Springer shooting technique?
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2009, 09:06:55 AM »
Welcome to the GTA forum and family George.  Lots of knowledgeable and friendly airgunners here.  Well.....you`re ahead of alot of airgunners here....you got youself a MM tuned B26.  And yes a light to medium grip is the way to go......just let the gun (recoil) do its thing.
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RE: Springer shooting technique?
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2009, 04:28:41 AM »
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ronbeaux - 5/27/2009  2:50 PM

Mine took about 500 shots to settle down. It likes a medium grip with light cheek pressure on the stock. If I place my cheek too firm it opens up the groups.



Neil, welcome to GTA:)  Also some springers tend to twist "not all"  some things to try make sure lower butt is medium pressure on shoulder and trigger is in your first finger joint and try rest on a very light palm only. Good luck, Tony.

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RE: Springer shooting technique?
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2009, 05:17:15 AM »
Welcome Neil to the GTA . Sounds like you're doing everything correctly . Although I've met a few folks who have achieved success with shooting springers with a tight grip , most folks will find a light hold works best . Watch out for the too much cheek weld too, as I've found it can mess up a shot . Holding it loosely and letting it recoil seems to work best . A word of caution ; I bought my first air rifle to use for practice in the backyard for CMP Rimfire Sporter competition , Since , I've sold most of my rimfires and replaced them with air guns and I now shoot field target . kirby
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RE: Springer shooting technique?
« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2009, 02:07:33 PM »
Thanks for the info, all, especially the link to the library.  I studied the info about shooting springers in there several times, and have shot about 500 times or so through my B26.  My groups have continually gotten worse, until last night.
I'm a little bit of a tinkerer, but have been a little nervous about messing with the gun since I know nothing about it.  However, the barrel pivot seemed very loose (I could move the barrel side to side noticeably).  I finally tightened up the pivot screws last night, figuring I could always loosen them up the same amout of turns.  My groups improved immensely, so I checked for further "loose" screws.  The next one, and probably the one that had the most impact, was the screw that holds on the rear sight was loose.  Again, after tightening the screw, my groups improved significantly.
My last 6 shots were in the black on a 50 ft. smallbore rifle target that I was shooting at from about 35 feet in the offhand position (no shooting jacket or glove.)  Felt pretty stupid about the loose screws and not checking them sooner.
Is screws loosening up a common thing on springers?  Do I need to plan to check them every so many shots?

Thanks, Neil

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RE: Springer shooting technique?
« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2009, 01:54:49 AM »
I check my screws every few sessions.  I have an RWS - 34, and the front trigger screw gets loose all the time.  So do the other screws, but not as often.  I keep a screwdriver near my rifle so I can just pick it up, check the screws, and go shootin.
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« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2009, 03:19:58 AM »
Blue Loctite . The springer shooter friend . LOL kirby
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