mad1 Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 hi all I hope you all had a good Christmas I have just got a BSA xl tactical in .177 I have only ever had .22 air rifles so the question is what should the zero be set at for ideally shooting out to 30/40 yards . And also is there a 1st zero so to speak ? .. Many thanks m1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 (edited) If you zero at 30 yards your first zero will be around 14 yards this is if you are using an 8.44 grain pellet if you download chair gun from Hawk optics it should help you Edited December 26, 2011 by MattF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 (edited) If you zero at 35 yards with a light pellet such as 8.4 grain JSB's you should be in a 1" kill zone from 10 to about 40 yards Edited December 26, 2011 by sitsinhedges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 I've zeroed my .177 rifles at 35 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted December 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 Sorry I forgot to add it's 7.9 grain powerpell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 I have the same rifle running at 11.4 In the .177 flavour and I zeroed it at 33 yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted December 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 Ps I forgot how "twangy" springers are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 Ps I forgot how "twangy" springers are Well twangy arnt they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 I use 10gr Bisley Magnums in my .177 guns and they hit hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted December 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 I use 10gr Bisley Magnums in my .177 guns and they hit hard! What even in sub 12ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 I zero 177 33y to 35 yards with depends on what pellets i use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 35yrad zero for me regardless of pellet, then spend the time to practise and know where you should be at what ever range ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 What even in sub 12ft Yep.They are an awesome and very accurate pellet! Give em a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 Yep.They are an awesome and very accurate pellet! Give em a try! Rws superdome for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLH1966 Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Well twangy arnt they Mine's not! Only my humble opinion, but your zero should be at the range you can achieve consistent 1/2" groups shouldn't it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 hi all I hope you all had a good Christmas I have just got a BSA xl tactical in .177 I have only ever had .22 air rifles so the question is what should the zero be set at for ideally shooting out to 30/40 yards . And also is there a 1st zero so to speak ? .. Many thanks m1 30 for .22 and 35 for .177 has always been the rule of thumb however it also depends much on the scope to bore height and if the scope is running paralell to the bore or tilted slightly downwards. If the gun is a lightning it will get a lot sweeter with a good tune and throw away the terribly ill fitting spring sleeve. reducing the spring over pressure and getting it back on song with polishing BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted December 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 30 for .22 and 35 for .177 has always been the rule of thumb however it also depends much on the scope to bore height and if the scope is running paralell to the bore or tilted slightly downwards. If the gun is a lightning it will get a lot sweeter with a good tune and throw away the terribly ill fitting spring sleeve. reducing the spring over pressure and getting it back on song with polishing BTW How do I do that anyone you recommend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharf Rat Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 How do I do that anyone you recommend Zeroed my HW97 yesterday. Worked out on chairgunner that with an AA Field running at 11.4 ft-lb, 110' was the preferred zero as it allowed you to shoot within a sub inch drop from 9 to 41-ish yards. No hint of twang on mine either! Fitting a tuning kit would be cheapest for you - all the bits are available online from someone like Chambers, just make sure you flaten any high spots on the piston with wet and dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Zero will always be influenced by the type of rifle, calibre and quarry! Just the same, most will probably Zero a .177 12ft lb between 30-40 yards. Whatever works for you is the distance to zero! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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