Webley Tempest

[alexall]

I am not alone in a consensus of opinions this little pistol should be pretty good at the range you are shooting, bottle tops at this range is a good guide.

Since you are having accuracy issues, try a change in pellet as some barrels can be pellet fussy. Also, clean the barrel and check the muzzle exit for minor damage as it could be clipping on exit.

Both my Tempest has an aggressive twang so maybe try resting it's butt on a cushion to steady the aim. Lastly, I'd let a friend have a go to see if better groups can be had.

[hwtyger]

Ive shot 1cm edge edge groups (5 shots) with it at about 5 yards. And Ive shot 47 ex 50 on 10m one handed and 1"groups at 10m of about 20 shots. . So yes, no problem hitting a bullseye.
As long as YOU do yr thing, theyre very hold sensitive. Them do best with a firm grip from shooting hand

[CLOGGER]

I have several Tempests and Hurricanes in both .177 and .22, also a .22 Typhoon, and find all of them fine plinking pistols.
I find no problem in making regular contact with the bases of bean cans placed end-on, and shot at from 20+ yards - particularly with my favourite .22 Tempest, which is fitted with Beeman wooden combat grips. It's always served me well on a diet RWS Hobbies, tho' the older 5.6mm British pellets sit tighter in the breech.
Interestingly, the slightly lower powered Typhoon seems to be slightly easier to shoot well, with the lower strength spring allowing more forgiving characteristics.
Regards to all, Clogger

[hwtyger]

I have several Tempests and Hurricanes in both .177 and .22, also a .22 Typhoon, and find all of them fine plinking pistols.
I find no problem in making regular contact with the bases of bean cans placed end-on, and shot at from 20+ yards - particularly with my favourite .22 Tempest, which is fitted with Beeman wooden combat grips. It's always served me well on a diet RWS Hobbies, tho' the older 5.6mm British pellets sit tighter in the breech.
Interestingly, the slightly lower powered Typhoon seems to be slightly easier to shoot well, with the lower strength spring allowing more forgiving characteristics.
Regards to all, Clogger

I noticed my Typhoon was Veryvery accurate too. At 6 yrds. Dunno why though. Maybe it is because of weaker spring indeed. Maybe its just a very accurate example.

[STR8SHOOT3R]

I must confess that I couldn't hit a barn door with the one I had. That might just have been me though!

[Edtwozeronine]

In .22 using geckos I shot a hung up Guinness can in half... eventually. It's OK at 6 yards, there after you're lucky to do much more than hit the target paper.

[harry mac]

. It's OK at 6 yards, there after you're lucky to do much more than hit the target paper.

Learn to shoot. The Tempest is impressive at 10m, for a recoiling pistol in the "wrong" calibre.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/147194...7679889617485/
And, as the title of the pic says, "6 yards is too easy".
https://www.flickr.com/photos/147194...7679889617485/
All targets were shot single handed, target stance.

[hwtyger]

Nice grip you have on that Tempest. Nice big thumbrest. Who made the grip?

[Troubledshooter]

Nice grip you have on that Tempest. Nice big thumbrest. Who made the grip?

Could have been made by Andy, Airgunner177. He makes grips for quite a few pistols.

[wilkinss77]

My first air pistol was a Hurricane- I found it very accurate & at the time the 2nd most powerful pistol after the BSA scorpion. I fired mine in a double handed 'police' grip.

[thefishman]

I ve had a .177 Tempest for the last 28 years ( still in great nick as well... ) and i get reasonably accurate shots with it - do get the odd flyer but usually pretty good to be honest - feels lovely in the hand so it does !
- cheers, Les.

[accused]

Had my Tempest since 1980 and love it, I stripped it last night to clean and relubed it with moly paste and it's unbelievably reliable.

[pajj]

IMHO it's a good solid pistol excellent for short range plinking. I wouldn't consider it for serious target work.

[Josie & John]

IMHO it's a good solid pistol excellent for short range plinking. I wouldn't consider it for serious target work.

Funnily enough I used a .177 Hurricane in a couple of 6 yard NSRA competitions around 30 years ago and managed to place 3rd out of 9 competitors. Not saying I was a competent shot back then - maybe the others were simply a lot worse than me! That Hurricane certainly did me proud though.

John

[hwtyger]

Indeed, you'd be surprised. Without practising 10m 1 handed with it, I shot a 47 ex 50 with it.
And because of its reversed recoil system its ideal as FA trainer.