What an ordeal. I finally got my hands on my new TF89. I won't get into all the details but just getting it took several phone calls and emails. I'm not at all happy with all the hoops I had to jump through to get the new AG. I got her home this afternoon with about 1 hour of daylight left. I rushed to get my camera and get her unboxed. I was at first impressed with the extras they shipped with it but on second look, it's really not that good of a quality of stuff but its usable. I do appreciate free stuff, if it's really worth my time and something I can really use. What they included was a flimsy pellet trap, 100 each 5-1/2" square targets and a 250 tin of TF wadcutters.
The rifle is almost identical to the Walther Force 1000. Furniture was a little darker but has grip and forearm checkering. Has the flourecscent lite grabbing iron sights and has the same spring loaded scope stop the Walther comes with. But, this one does not come with a scope. Rifle looked good after unpacking. Wood looked okay and blueing was deep and even. I had to forego my usual pre-shooting barrel cleaning since I was hustling to beat the sunset to get some shots through the chrony. I did check the barrel to see just how clean or dirty it was and to make sure there was no obstructions in there. All clear, lets go shoot. I set up the chrony and printer and fired 5 rounds of Gamo Rockets (14.6gr) and a 5 shot string of CPHP (14.5gr).
I have to keep reminding myself these are the FIRST rounds through this gun and it should settle out after I do my home tune and after the proper break-in. But, Gamo Rockets were VERY wide. Ranged from 677.99 to 776.96. I SHOULD have shot a 10 round string and thrown out the top and bottom but this was just a starting point before servicing. This gave me up to 19.5 in fpe. With CPHP there was less spread. Ranged frm 772.24 to 794.08 for a max fpe of 20.31. This is what I was after for a hunting AG, one that gives me 20+ fpe. After the tune, it should be a bit better and more stable after break-in.
The trigger had too much first stage travel. Break was crisp and did not hang or drag. I'll have time to tweak it after the tune and will polish the surfaces while I'm doing the power plant. So, the trigger should get better also. I did not attempt any accuracy tests considering I had no scope mounted yet and again, losing daylight fast. I did select a large leaf about 15 yards out on the ground. I hit exactly where I was aiming, a good quick test for barrel droop or bend. Will post more test results after I get the time to tear her down and service. So, overlooking the order processing and tracking issues, I'm happy with the purchase and would recommend it.
Happy Shooting & Shopping!!!!
Dave
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