Ordered in a .177 cal rifle length (23.75") bbl a little while back, and briefly had it mounted on the new pumper rifle discussed elsewhere on this page. It did not fit the bbl. band on that rifle all that well. I ordered in a bbl band for it to fit one of my recent CO-2 pistols, and gave it a brief test tonight.
There's what it looks like with an early phase open turret Weaver B-4 4X scope aboard.
Doubt if it weighs anymore than 3 1/2 lbs. It handles nicely despite the short fore-stock. I think I may hunt with it in the early part of our grouse season, while it is still warm enough outside for the CO-2 to be reliable.
Here's what it shoots like from an informal bench rest at 13 paces. I actually yanked that one to the right side of the group~ yawed when I should have yinned
Very accurate, especially in my not so steady off-hand. Think this one is definitely a keeper. From what I'm seeing on soda cans, I can tune her up a bit for higher velocity. Open the port a tiny hair, and shim the hammer spring. I should be able to wring low 700's out of it at 68 F with good CO-2 aboard...
I have ordered in a .177 version of the latest pump up rifle. Will have a report on it once it gets here, and me having the time to sit and shoot with it.
Regards,
Doc Sharptail
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