Does this model have a rifled bore, or is it smooth? I have a 760 pump rifle with smooth bore, and accuracy is not so good with it...
1781607
Yes, it does have a rifled bore, not smooth. There are spiral lines in the barrel. That is the reason it's not good to use BB, BB will break the spiral lines. And I tried 4.5mm BB can't be kept in bore either.
1781608
Yes it has a steel rifled barrel. It has a fixed sights that can affect the accuracy. But once you figure out how to compensate with the sights it is very accurate and very powerful
2138688
RR, I found that you have to determine what distance you want as your target point. Plus, I found that the scope that comes with the rifle didn't do the job very well and I broke it trying to get it to get on target, not only for distance, but, also for the left and right setting. I bought another one, not expensive, and raised the rear sight up by about 1/4 inch on the rifle. My target point is about 250-300 ft.. Raising the rear sight allows for the ability to tune the scope to that distance without breaking it. After having done that, the accuracy was maintained even shooting about 2-3000 rounds in it. I also found that if I put my pellets in lubricating oil, the speed and distance are greatly increased. I found that, at a distance of about 50 feet, a pellet will go through an inch thick pine board. I am enjoying the rifle, I hope you will too! JimS
1742914
I am guessing its a bore cuzz a rifled barrel creats a circular motion of the projectile to stabelize wheres this pistol shoots round bbs so there would be no need to stablize a round bb
1263306
This isn't a very silent rifle. I know it is quieter than other air rifles, but when a pellet is going that fast your gonna hear a good CRACK. When I shoot mine its pretty loud too. Heavier pellets seem more quiet, but I promise nothing. It is just a powerful therefore loud rifle. Regards.
1652298
It doesn't use fuel...it is called a "break away" barrel. You pull the barrel down to cock it using it's internal spring, and return the barrel to the original position to fire it....the rifle is VERY powerful, and extremely accurate when you use the manual rear sight and the fiber optic front sight...I took the scope off, because I have a Gamo .177 w/ a scope...and sometimes you just don't want a scope for certain targets. It is now my rifle of choice, and I never even use the Gamo anymore. Word of information...to cock it, you must rap the front of the barrel on top....that breaks it away slightly, and then you can pull all the way down to complete cocking it...wasn't aware of the procedure at first, but it's no big deal. Great rifle!...I'd buy another one if this one is lost. Buy the Crossman hollow point pellets...they're cheap, and superb....BTW...I sold the scope on Ebay for about $18
1372302
It shouldn't be a problem as long as you are not using pointed pellets. You should still expect to dent it up pretty good on misses. A couple of thoughts. First off, depending on the make of the pellet rifle, many manufacturers will list a FPS that can only be achieved by using alloy pellets (i.e. extremely light, and therefore less accurate). Therefore, you might getting more like 1000fps at the muzzle using lead pellets. My favorite target pellet is the RWS Meisterkugeln and it runs at 8.2grains. With that pellet this trap should be okay, but expect it to make a distinct sound when hit. I have one of these, and I put a rolled up small towel in the back to keep it less noticeable by my neighbors. It shouldn't be a problem as long as you are not using pointed pellets. You should still expect to dent it up pretty good on misses. A couple of thoughts. First off, depending on the make of the pellet rifle, many manufacturers will list a FPS that can only be achieved by using alloy pellets (i.e. extremely light, and therefore less accurate). Therefore, you might getting more like 1000fps at the muzzle using lead pellets. My favorite target pellet is the RWS Meisterkugeln and it runs at 8.2grains. With that pellet this trap should be okay, but expect it to make a distinct sound when hit. I... » Read More It shouldn't be a problem as long as you are not using pointed pellets. You should still expect to dent it up pretty good on misses. A couple of thoughts. First off, depending on the make of the pellet rifle, many manufacturers will list a FPS that can only be achieved by using alloy pellets (i.e. extremely light, and therefore less accurate). Therefore, you might getting more like 1000fps at the muzzle using lead pellets. My favorite target pellet is the RWS Meisterkugeln and it runs at 8.2grains. With that pellet this trap should be okay, but expect it to make a distinct sound when hit. I have one of these, and I put a rolled up small towel in the back to keep it less noticeable by my neighbors. « Show Less
2036755
I hope your using a 1000+ FPS break-barrel pellet rifle... If your still struggling to place accurate shots maybe its time to upgrade... I think you'd appreciate a Remington 870 Express 12 Gauge. My 2 cents :)
80761
Yes. It is quality just like the rest of the rifle. Not sure why the other answer is,"no". Mine is less that 1 yr old. I just checked it with a scope. Definitely rifled.
1443286
Once No pump spring/ air . Average 700fps single shot 22cal . This is a larger more powerful than typical .177
2202835
My Mosin-Nagant slugged at .312". Most are .311". I wouldn't 't think .003-.004" would matter much. I could clean my bore all day long and the cleaning patches would still come out a bit dirty. It's a tack driver, though.
1577582
my rifle is completely black, not the two-tone model. It is a M4-177 and it has a dual aperature rear sight with a detachable carry handle. It is very accurate and it seems a lot more powerful than my older model. I believe it is well worth the money I paid for it.
737382
I think that rifle is destroyed, and you should send it to me. I'll make sure it is taken care of, or perhaps I'll send it to Sara Brady. Seriously, don't use anything to clean the bore, except soft cleaning pellets. Don't shoot the pellet through, but use a 17 cal. rod to push them from the loading port (breech) to he end of the muzzle. Basically, push them in the same direction that a pellet would be fired. They really don't require cleaning because you are not burning smokeless gun-powder. Just shoot the gun, and see if it's okay. If not, you're out about 100 bucks.
1884562
The barrel is rifled. Its a pellet rifle, NOT a BB gun. The BB would roll out of the barrel. Besides, you would not want to shoot BB's out of a spring piston rifle. It would be just like "Dry Firing" it. The rifle is capable of VERY GOOD accuracy using a PREMIUM pellet. If you have to shoot BB's, go buy a Red Ryder BB gun!
958140
I bought my 10/22in 1969.Since then I have shot over 25,000 rounds thru it.The only time it has jamed was when I loaded a bent roumd.Used to carry my ammo in my pocket and one got bent.I have a Weaver K4 scope and an Uncle Mikes sling.Put in the recoil buffer and first shot noticedthe improvement.Good hunting.
1366135
If you been shooting a lot of lead pellets from it or copper bb's you may want to clean the barrel first, just like any rifle or pistol. The lead or copper build up will cause inaccuracy after a while of shooting. I shot these out of my Crossman Pump master 760, and they did very well. Remember to use proper safety equipment, and always exercise proper gun safety rules before, during, after shooting!
1270294
Have only shot out to 100 yards so far it's on a jp LRP-07 in 308 about an inch inch and a quarter with it rifle shoot less than 1/2 in with long range scope. I am using it for pigs not tiny groups so it depends on what you mean by accurate I am really happy with the setup. But it's not for a fine tune at long range
991042
Usually firing is what can make the sights become off over time. Pumping shouldn't affect it too much. Make sure you have the correct rail or required attachments for this scope though. This one wouldn't fit on my pump rifle unless I got special rings. This is a good scope for the price. Happy shooting!