Hi Louis,

600 fps with the original lightish Wasp pellet (7.2 Gr or so) was the claimed power I believe, and what a good one seems to do, so yours sounds quite healthy they often like flat head match like Meisterkugeln /R10 or cheaper Hobby pellets, well worth running a few through and checking power and also how the gun "feels", ie. a smoother shot cycle as it can be notable when you find the one it likes.

The near muzzle issue could be a problem, you will only find out when you test for accuracy, at indoor / bell target ranges (5.5 meters) it should be pellet on pellet if rested, especially with match ammo.



ATB, Ed