New hw97k owner

[Scots Bob]

Hi just got my new 97 I noticed when I was zeroing the telesopic sight now and then a shot would fly off target my a long way is this normal with a new rifle I did think it was me at first but Iam pretty sure it wasn't

[TonyL]

Hi Bob,

Lovely new toy!!

Give it time. Concentrate on technique - all aspects - stability, breathing, trigger control, follow through, consistency and repeatability of technique, especially.

The gun will also require a little bedding in time.

Just relax, let it do its thing.

Gun wise, just check all the basics - any loose fasteners etc. Parallax error?

Give it plenty of time. It may be that the pellets you're using are not the best for your rifle / barrel, but maybe explore that more once you've got to know your new baby more intimately.

Oh, and don't overdo it! Your shooting will go downhill if shooting too much / trying too hard. Take breaks and RELAX.

[Scots Bob]

Thanks tonyL for your advice it's much appreciated I will check every thing in the morning and your right it is a great toy hopefully I'll learn to use it !

[mart46]

As Tony has already said, let the new gun bed down a bit. Try a few different makes of pellet. My HW97k loved RWS Superfields, but it took a tin or two to really come good.

[Trumpetier]

Is it brand spanking new bob ? If so have you given the barrel a clean through ?