I prefer accuracy over power for some reason. Not that a big bore airgun isn't fun, just a preference i guess. As always, thanks for watching and commenting. Always waiting to hear what you have to say.
You are right about the stock grip. For me it was horrible. Too small and the finger bump was in the wrong spot. Also had to extend the butt pad down 2 1/2 inches to shoulder it comfortably for me. Fun gun!
I sometimes lose a shot in the group too. Idk why, but I'm definitely prone to throw one. That thing friggin shoots. I wouldn't stress on a sd of 10fps. I've encountered several half moa rifles(powder burners) that have variations of 20-40fps n they shot great out past 500 yds. It can be a lot of things causing it. Id guess a minor imperfection in the pellet. I've shot M16 a2, m4, n a pile of patterns trouble shooting for friends. I hate the a2 grip. The oversized one from Magpul is ok, but the hogue is the most comfortable to me. But my hands are huge so others milage may vary.
This is a stupid question, does cleaning really matter? I've seen smokeless muzzleloaders that won't act right until they had 20 rounds without cleaning.i haven't cleaned my Texan but once since I got it n my last groups were sub n moa until the pressure dropped after 2 shots.
Tommy, you bringup some good points. I have seen airgun barrels do the same thing. Almost like a little lead helps to season them. Unfortunately airguns out of the box always seems to be filled with grease and dirt from the manufacturing process. Don't know why, but I can tell you that I have seen way to many airguns have bad groups without cleaning out of the box. Then once cleaned they perform completely different. Used to never clean the barrels, until I saw so many airguns go from unusable groups to usable afterwards. Each one is different, so there will also be experiences where they were great without a cleaning too.
@@AirgunAdvisor always clean them when they are new. Just like when you get a new bbl on a rifle. For some reason they always have dirt or even metal shavings inside. It's the only way to have a good starting point. I was referring to leaving the bbl dirty like in a 22 rimfire. But you're exactly right about every single one having its own behaviors.
Yeah, I was wondering myself is a little hammer spring adjustment would help to balance things out. However I can't argue with the accuracy, so I might just leave it alone. What are your thoughts?
The lighter a pellet, the more significant any little manufacturing inconsistencies are relative to pellet weight. And given just how inconsistent JSB's can be it's not surprising to see that sort of deviation. Not the guns fault. If the precision suffered, weighing and measuring would certainly help. As it is its really not worth it.
@@bakerg21 well if I have to weigh sort measure pellets to have accuracy and consistency from the regulator from the air gun it's not a good air gun I can have accuracy and consistency from a $300 air gun regulated where you only have a spread of less than 10
Great question? With the performance I was getting, all I can say is just the right amount? 😂 I am sure RAW could answer that question if you really needed to know. Thanks for watching Joe.
@@joeshooter63 Barrel length has nothing to do with the rate of twist. It's a standard format. Even if the barrel was a mile long it would still be 1 :17.7 All it means, in the case of this barrel, is that it exits the barrel, before it has rotated a full revolution. It will still have the same spin rate as a longer barrel would, at the same velocities.
@@joeshooter63 Pyramid air has them listed as Lothar Walther barrels, weather it's a poly barrel or not I'm not sure. I do know they have stated that they like to use them because they just work. Either way, I bet that little RAW would be a great candidate for the .216 17.5 grain NSA. My Brocock commander, non-Poly LW barrel shoots them as accurately as pellets but with the benefits of better BC. All my LW barrels have preferred the .216 size. Even .2165 the groups start to fall apart. Just in case you're interested. There is a little bit of info for you.
Very impressive for such a short barrel, overall design looks great, love it
Totally agree. Crazy that a short barrel like that can produce groups like it does. Thanks for watching and commenting.
That's definitely a nice rifle. I would prefer something a little more powerful, but you can't complain about its accuracy. Great review!
I prefer accuracy over power for some reason. Not that a big bore airgun isn't fun, just a preference i guess. As always, thanks for watching and commenting. Always waiting to hear what you have to say.
You are right about the stock grip. For me it was horrible. Too small and the finger bump was in the wrong spot.
Also had to extend the butt pad down 2 1/2 inches to shoulder it comfortably for me. Fun gun!
Glad to hear my thoughts matched with others. Thanks for sharing your experience too.
Crazy how good the compact airguns have gotten. Great video Chad!
No doubt!
impressive group! thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Ok so a lefty , there’s scoring points right there
We are far and few between. Thanks for the shout out!
I sometimes lose a shot in the group too. Idk why, but I'm definitely prone to throw one.
That thing friggin shoots. I wouldn't stress on a sd of 10fps. I've encountered several half moa rifles(powder burners) that have variations of 20-40fps n they shot great out past 500 yds.
It can be a lot of things causing it. Id guess a minor imperfection in the pellet.
I've shot M16 a2, m4, n a pile of patterns trouble shooting for friends. I hate the a2 grip. The oversized one from Magpul is ok, but the hogue is the most comfortable to me. But my hands are huge so others milage may vary.
I use alox lube on the Lyman slugs n super lube silicone on the ones motorgearhead cast for me.
This is a stupid question, does cleaning really matter?
I've seen smokeless muzzleloaders that won't act right until they had 20 rounds without cleaning.i haven't cleaned my Texan but once since I got it n my last groups were sub n moa until the pressure dropped after 2 shots.
Tommy, you bringup some good points. I have seen airgun barrels do the same thing. Almost like a little lead helps to season them. Unfortunately airguns out of the box always seems to be filled with grease and dirt from the manufacturing process. Don't know why, but I can tell you that I have seen way to many airguns have bad groups without cleaning out of the box. Then once cleaned they perform completely different. Used to never clean the barrels, until I saw so many airguns go from unusable groups to usable afterwards. Each one is different, so there will also be experiences where they were great without a cleaning too.
@@AirgunAdvisor always clean them when they are new. Just like when you get a new bbl on a rifle. For some reason they always have dirt or even metal shavings inside. It's the only way to have a good starting point.
I was referring to leaving the bbl dirty like in a 22 rimfire.
But you're exactly right about every single one having its own behaviors.
Those chronograph numbers sure are spiky
Yeah, I was wondering myself is a little hammer spring adjustment would help to balance things out. However I can't argue with the accuracy, so I might just leave it alone. What are your thoughts?
The lighter a pellet, the more significant any little manufacturing inconsistencies are relative to pellet weight.
And given just how inconsistent JSB's can be it's not surprising to see that sort of deviation. Not the guns fault.
If the precision suffered, weighing and measuring would certainly help. As it is its really not worth it.
@@bakerg21 well if I have to weigh sort measure pellets to have accuracy and consistency from the regulator from the air gun it's not a good air gun I can have accuracy and consistency from a $300 air gun regulated where you only have a spread of less than 10
Excelente rifle amigo muy hermoso
Agreed
What rifling twist can you have on a 8.5" barrel?
Great question? With the performance I was getting, all I can say is just the right amount? 😂 I am sure RAW could answer that question if you really needed to know. Thanks for watching Joe.
They have always as far as I know used LW barrels 1:17.7
@@ravenshield7823 Think about what you posted here...1 rotation in 17". The barrel is only 8.5" long!...so 1:17.7 doesn't work.
@@joeshooter63 Barrel length has nothing to do with the rate of twist. It's a standard format. Even if the barrel was a mile long it would still be 1 :17.7 All it means, in the case of this barrel, is that it exits the barrel, before it has rotated a full revolution. It will still have the same spin rate as a longer barrel would, at the same velocities.
@@joeshooter63 Pyramid air has them listed as Lothar Walther barrels, weather it's a poly barrel or not I'm not sure. I do know they have stated that they like to use them because they just work. Either way, I bet that little RAW would be a great candidate for the .216 17.5 grain NSA. My Brocock commander, non-Poly LW barrel shoots them as accurately as pellets but with the benefits of better BC. All my LW barrels have preferred the .216 size. Even .2165 the groups start to fall apart. Just in case you're interested. There is a little bit of info for you.
No regulator gauge?
No need. Shot great from the factory.
@@AirgunAdvisor some people have told me that, but I guess it’s just not for me. That’s like a card without a speedometer, maybe