Bench rest scope

[Phil Kennett]

No, higher mag will not improve accuracy as such.
That will only come from practice and a really well matched barrel/ pellet combo. However, a higher mag will give you a better look at the target for shot placement as long as you and your rifle/ pellet combo are up to the job.

Thanks Paul, that makes sense, I am currently using an HW100 which is a little inconsistent, I haven't really tested out pellets yet though, it is however difficult to know if it is myself that is inconsistent or the pellets, could I guess be both

[paul4be]

Thanks Paul, that makes sense, I am currently using an HW100 which is a little inconsistent, I haven't really tested out pellets yet though, it is however difficult to know if it is myself that is inconsistent or the pellets, could I guess be both

I have only started bench rest this year, 20 yards outdoors. I got a HW and an AA S400 when I started to see which was going to do the best job for me. I think the 400 is the most accurate rifle I've had (inc Steyrs, Pro Targets and many others ).

I struggled to get pinpoint accuracy with the HW to be honest, trying pellets. For FT, HFT etc it would have been spot on still, but just not quite there for BR. Pellet type made a HUGE difference with it!! You may well find that the inconsistency is down to pellet choice.

[Phil Kennett]

I have only started bench rest this year, 20 yards outdoors. I got a HW and an AA S400 when I started to see which was going to do the best job for me. I think the 400 is the most accurate rifle I've had (inc Steyrs, Pro Targets and many others ).

I struggled to get pinpoint accuracy with the HW to be honest, trying lots of pellets. For FT, HFT etc it would have been spot on still, but just not quite there for BR. Pellet type made a HUGE difference with it!! You may well find that the inconsistency is down to pellet choice.

Cheers Paul, I am finding the same, bit disappointing really, not got into pellet testing yet though

[paul4be]

By the sound of it you need to start trying different pellets now. No point plodding on just the same with a set up that isn't right

[Phil Kennett]

By the sound of it you need to start trying different pellets now. No point plodding on just the same with a set up that isn't right

cheers Paul, what selection of pellets would you suggest I start with

[paul4be]

It will vary from barrel to barrel. It might be worth you trying the test packs from JSB and H&N? They each have 40-50 of several types/ sizes. Mine seemed better with 4.51's. Thing is you can find a specific batch of a specific pellet that your barrel loves, but a different batch of the same pellet may be rubbish.
JSB exacts and express, H&N FTT will be worth a go to start with?
Perhaps see what others are shooting that you could try as well?
What are you shooting now?

[Phil Kennett]

It will vary from barrel to barrel. It might be worth you trying the test packs from JSB and H&N? They each have 40-50 of several types/ sizes. Mine seemed better with 4.51's. Thing is you can find a specific batch of a specific pellet that your barrel loves, but a different batch of the same pellet may be rubbish.
JSB exacts and express, H&N FTT will be worth a go to start with?
Perhaps see what others are shooting that you could try as well?
What are you shooting now?

I am shooting H&N FTT, have got some JSB exacts and AA diablo field but not used them yet, with the H&N's I hit two or three good shots then one may be 10mm out I am scoring around 218 with them but I can score that with 97 springer