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Old 11-13-2014, 06:34 PM
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Marine0311
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Nokesville Virginia
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Congrats on the new rifle! I use 100gr. of Pyrodex RS and a Powerbelt Copper 245 gr. Aerotip. They shoot consistent and are dependable. Have shot multiple times in a fairly great group. Be religious about cleaning the bore and all elements of the rifle. I clean mine after every shot.
Do note this, a lot of people use the 50gr pellets, while they may work for some, a lot of other frown upon them because in my opinion, they are garbage. Once you put them in the barrel, and ram the bullet down the barrel, if you crack the pellet, your gun with shoot off, in most cases, extremely off. The powder Pyrodex RS is great because the harder you press, the more packed the bullet and powder are, better the shot. If you press too hard then that it perfect.
One more thing to say... Enjoy your new rifle and I hope you get the big boy out there to go with the gun!

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