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RWS Air Rifle Model 34 Accuracy

caparkercaparker Member Posts: 3 ✭✭
edited February 2007 in Ask the Experts
Hello. I just purchased a RWS Model 34 Air Rifle w/Scope. Can anyone tell me how accurate should I expect the rifle to be? I am shooting RWS pointed pellots. Shooting off a saw horse at 30 yards I can't get a consistent group. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks,

Chris
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  • perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,105 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello I think you might be stretching the range somewhat to try for good groups. Most target grade air rifle matches are shot at 10 meters 33 FEET. and then they will shoot almost one hole groups.
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  • grizzclawgrizzclaw Member Posts: 1,159 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    What Perry Shooter said, plus keep an eye on the scope mounting rail and rings, they will loosen. Sometimes the scope will try to walk backwards off of the rail.
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  • rock,roll,n,loadrock,roll,n,load Member Posts: 698 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You will have to try some different pellets also. They are like any other gun, you have to find the right "load" to feed it. Usually with the higher F.P.S. air guns you will get better groups with heavier pellets. I shoot Beeman "crow magnums" that you can cover with a dime at 15yds.

    Also, like has all ready been said, keep an eye on all mounting points, screws, bolts ect. They do tend to loosen up.

    Just an update. Dropped a crow stone cold d[xx(][xx(]d this afternoon at 30yds. It was starting to snow here and he was eyeing up the bird feeder, so, I fed him some lead!! Told ya' mine really likes them "crow magnums"![:D][:D][:D]
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  • mbsamsmbsams Member Posts: 1,076 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My Gamo 440 has "sparrow" accuracy at 40yds - group size and poi vary greatly with pellet brand and style.
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  • tsr1965tsr1965 Member Posts: 8,682 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    On big spring guns, the scope will most definately have a tendency to loosen up. Like what also has been said, the marketing strategy is velocity, with lighter pellets. GAMO does this best, with their Raptor pellets, stating ther xyz gun will do 1600fps with their PBA Raptor pellet, or 1200 fps with lead. I have an RWS 48 that loves the Beeman silverjets, and they are almost, if not the most heavy pellet on the market. The side, and under cockers are generally more accurate than the barrel cockers also. They are like muzzleloaders, and rifles...you sometimes have to search for a load they like. The only variable you can change with the load here is the make, style, and weight of the pellet. Also, please keep in mind these are not like the Daisy Red Ryder. These are not toys. I have killed several woodchucks with mine at ranges out 45 yards with 1 shot each.
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  • caparkercaparker Member Posts: 3 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the information. tsr1965 - What caliber do you have? I have 177. Can you kill woodchucks at that distance with a 177? Thanks
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  • tsavo303tsavo303 Member Posts: 8,913 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    pellet seating depth matters als, push them in a consistant depth. some us a ball point pen
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  • buddybbuddyb Member Posts: 5,393 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a RWS model 45 that I have had for 25 years.It shoots its best groups with flat nosed RWS hobby pellets.
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  • big mangobig mango Member Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ditto--

    Bought Dad one for x-mas 20 years ago.

    Same results.
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  • tsr1965tsr1965 Member Posts: 8,682 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yes, mine is also a 177 caliber. A well placed shot behind the front shoulder does the trick on those woodchucks. They might run a few feet, but they tip over and run out of steam quickly. On a standing facing chuck, center between the legs works well too. Remember though, I am using a very heavy pellet for that caliber, and it has awesome penetration characteristics. It has also worked for fox, cottontail rabbis, and squirrels. yes, i live in a rural area.
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