I saw that in my Ranger also . But my velocity was never that low w/ 18+ gr pellets ! I don’t have data anymore on the tune , I went to where it gave me the accuracy with the pellets & called it good. But I know I’m getting 900 fps w/ 18gr Apolo Hunters. You may need reg adjustments for that issue.
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PCP Stoeger XM1 Ranger Groundhog time!
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I just did a quick 3 shots in the Man Cave with the .22 Ranger. 18.1gr JTS pellets gave me an average fps of 913 w/ the hammer spring flush in the receiver .The Chrono is one ft from muzzle.
Jacko_0106
HAM Shooter
Yeah I can’t get over 890 with 16 grain pellets. Don’t bother running the 18s. I don’t particularly want to mess with the reg for an extra 20fps. It’s shooting one hole at the moment so I think I’ll leave it at that
Jacko_0106
HAM Shooter
Out of curiosity, how many turns right did you do? I didn’t go past 1 whole turn to the right. I was afraid
This actually is the setting from factory , I turned it a turn each way , shot some then went back to flush with hammer setting.Out of curiosity, how many turns right did you do? I didn’t go past 1 whole turn to the right. I was afraid
Just an update on the addition of barrel bands on my Rangers. I got out to do a 40 yrd zero late today. Both calibers were shooting about 1-1/2" high. Brought them down a bit & called it good. I had the.25 cased & was opening the case for the .22 when crow calls caught my attention. Several crows were on the silo pile about 150 yards from me. I slid the ,22 to the side & closed the hatch back. I drove over to where I could dismount & set up across the hood on my bag at a ranged 68 yards. I waited till one was on the ground off from the pile , held up one& a half mil & eased the trigger. A Hit !
The crow rolled over & the rest went crazy! I'd like to say I got more but that didn't play out. So I got a cell pic & placed the crow on a small pile of waste feed off to the side where it should deter the others for some time.
The crow rolled over & the rest went crazy! I'd like to say I got more but that didn't play out. So I got a cell pic & placed the crow on a small pile of waste feed off to the side where it should deter the others for some time.
JimT66
Master HAMster
I concur !! MyPB gunsmith ( on retainer
) even got one (for his Scout.25)& is impressed .
JimT66
Master HAMster
Me too. Very impressed. The top center target group is maybe 8 shots? Tight as can be. The lower left bullseye is 5 or 6 shots. I love those JTS pellets. And apparently the Ranger does too!I concur !! MyPB gunsmith ( on retainer
My Ranger (.22) accounted for # 26 PA Ghog Saturday ( w/.22 airguns). I keep a running tab w/ all calibers & if PB or Air. An 18gr pellet to the "fusebox" did the deed !
JimT66
Master HAMster
I've never hunted the ghogs. We do though have a lot of around. They like to den up in the ditches all along the roadside. Never caught one in my backyard though, I need to keep a better eye out in the daytime.
PA_AirHead
HAM Sniper
I’m just now seeing this as you know I’ve just acquired my Stoeger. Interesting. I’ll have to take a look at mine and see if it’s something I should address.
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Do you think it matters if were going to put on a barrel band anyway which most of us have already? It's a touchy system that shifts around a lot without a barrel band. At least on my 25 Ranger.
JimT66
Master HAMster
Same with my .25 Ranger too. Needs that band.
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I wouldn't even want to shoot mine without having a barrel band on. Too much shift.
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