Others Aptly Named… Atomic XR

[Luis Leon]

Simply a no nonsense little PCP that disregards the higher power levels of it siblings. Aptly named because it goes in practice. In practical terms for plinking and pesting, sub 50 yards? My .22 Atomic just shines, 17 FPE of whoop “a s s” on small critters. My .22 Pathfinder extends my effective range out to 70+ yards. My .22 Ghost out to 100 yards. I have successfully, and more importantly, consecutively hit squirrel size targets at 102 yards with all three. And? The takeaway is…? Heck! I don’t know… I limit my current pesting to sub 60 yards. The Atomic is still the one if I “had” to choose between the three… Best part is she is not a picky eater and sends the CPHPs to deadly effect.

 

[rsfrid]

Don't forget, it's a pretty good benchrest pistol, for those so inclined…

 

[Luis Leon]

Don't forget, it's a pretty good benchrest pistol, for those so inclined…
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Understood, but 7 yards? The Atomic is as accurate at thrice the distance… Simply superb when deployed within its parameters…

 

[rsfrid]

Understood, but 7 yards? The Atomic is as accurate at thrice the distance… Simply superb when deployed within its parameters…

Yeah, I know. 7 yards is all I can eek out in my basement and city doesn't allow shooting outdoors on private property. When I go to club range I usually have rifles.

 

[Luis Leon]

Was playing around, solidifying my different holdovers from 8 to 40 yards with my Zulus equipped Atomic. Am hoping to make a ratting excursion soon. The action has been light of late…