I had one slide back and when I cocked it got stuck when it smashed against where it rotates. Got it out and now make sure they are in well before I insert the magazine. Have not had the problem since. I watch for it in loading and all seems to be OK.
Went to a grain elevator this morning and while waiting for a friend delivering sunflowers I asked the operator about the pigeons flying around and landing on everything. He said they were really a nuisance so I asked... he said yes... and within 40 minutes there were 19 dead pigeons. Took me three magazines as I wasn't too steady during much of the first one. Next two I was braced and the feathered poopsters went down much more quickly as I was shooting better. 25-55 yards for them.
With all the grain elevators around as well as feedlots maybe this is a good way to get in some target practice?
Add this: Just be aware that this is my first PCP rifle. I have been shooting a Walther Falcon Hunter and a friends Diana Model 48. The Diana was turbo tuned by MrTuna. The Blizzard I have was purchased used on this forum. The guy was accurate in his description and the rifle is in excellent condition. Clean and working well. I like it. It shoots well and handles well. I have a Hill pump I use to fill it and am looking at Nitrogen tanks from a local supplier. Rent for a year and fills are not too much. Might save a lot of pumping which is fine by me even though it isn't difficult to fill.
I have Eun Jin pellets, JSB 18.1 grain pellets, Kodiaks and some JSB Jumbo(think that is it). Now I am trying to find which shoots the best for me.
As I said, I really like the rifle. The thumbhole stock is something new to me and it fits my hand well. Very comfortable and it does look good.
So, take into consideration this is my first PCP so I don't have the experience with others to make a comparison. My experience with springers is limited as well but the Blizzard is a major league pleasure to shoot, especially quick follow up shots, when compared to the springers I have tried.