Thanks Tony - I haven't tried the Sniper Lights but their improved BCs among other things really appeal to me. Also, as it happens, the Sniper Magnums happen to be the most accurate pellet in my Benjamin EB22... grouping far better than any conventional domed pellet... Have you personally had any success with the Sniper Lights? I believe I recall you saying you had a 99 (could be mistaken) - what's the preferred pellet in yours?
Any idea if there's much of a difference between the Express and RS? And if there's much of a difference between the Falcons and the JSB equivalents (believe the JSB Exact RS)?
Thanks again Tony - to be honest, it seems somewhat random though probably a little more vertical stringing than side-to-side. Really appreciate the suggestion and I might need to find the equipment to do that if I'm unable to find the right pellet. Frustrating as the gun has had less than 500 shots through it and I bought it new a bit over a year ago, just didn't get round to shooting enough!
Last edited by oling; 23-05-2019 at 10:37 PM.
Yup - tightened them recently but appreciate the suggestion. I must admit I was expecting a clear 'winner' pellet from people's own experiences from this forum and I personally found FTTs shot so well in my TX and seem to be a popular suggestion here for the 99 so am a little disappointed they don't shoot better. I think I'm going to shoot a few more groups fresh and then get a couple of pellet sample packs. Honestly didn't expect this gun to be so fussy!
Weird because I did get a couple of very good groups so perhaps it's just me and I struggle a lot more with this gun than the TX -we'll have to see.
Thanks all for the advice
Lots to go at there, but your statement towards the end of this post is most interesting. It MIGHT just be down to technique, getting to know your gun inside out and exactly how it wants to be supported. In many ways it would be nice if it is simply down to this. The 99s are usually quite forgiving, though. Not sure of your exact experience but have a good look at technique first.
The JSB Exact Jumbo RS and Express weigh about 13.4 grains and 14.3 respectively, so similar, but slightly different. FAPs same stated weight as the RS, not sure if they're exactly the same or slightly different.
I've not had to try that many pellets at all in my 99s. Suppose I've been lucky, but I have a .177 and a .22, and they're both very accurate and forgiving with every pellet tried from the RWS, H&N and JSB stables that I've tried. I haven't tried the Sniper ones in .22 and just a quick test in .177.
In terms of potential hold sensitivty, it might also be worth checking the power. When I got my .22 (used, but unmolested) I chrono'd it once home to find it was doing 13.5ft.lbs. Accuracy did seem fine, however, although I didn't have that many shots pre chrono check. A de-tune helped make it even smoother and easier to shoot.
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Just to build on this excellent advice (but deviate slightly). Oling, and I hope fine-tuning the technique has the desired result, as it's a nice, free fix and so very rewarding, too.
It's true that, generally, a heavier rifle will be less hold sensitive (all things being equal and there are so many other factors at play), but I've also always found the '99 to be surprisingly excellent in this department.
When bench testing for "ultimate" accuracy (I'm right handed), my left hand is tucked under my right armpit so has no contact with the gun. And what seems to work best for me is to place the forend on a nice, soft, forgiving medium (like my cheapy draft excluder), having experimented a little to find the most effective forend placement. Make sure the trigger's nicely adjusted to give a crisp, clean break and DO NOT FORGET THAT ALL-IMPORTANT FOLLOW THROUGH.
Really hope you achieve the results you're aiming (sic!) at.
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