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A few years back, I bought a Benjamin .22 caliber 585fps pellet rifle. It came with a 3-9 variable scope.I can’t get it to sight in, it’s all over the place.
I’ve read about leaky seals being a possible cause and wonder if they are difficult to replace. Thx.
did you try utube?
https://youtu.be/7WtGY17qltg
I clean my barrel like any other rifle, try it without the scope to start trouble shooting. Scope rings have caused me more issues than the scopes.
Did the scope come with the gun or did you put it on?
Springer air rifles destroy scopes, you have to make sure you put one on that is designed for air rifles. If that gun is a CO2 gun then things are different.
I picked up a Mossberg break action (I think that was the brand) a few years ago, about 1100 fps, and that puppy would not fine tune with the scope provided but was great with iron sites. Tried a few different pellets, issue seemed to be mainly with the scope with a touch of operator error mixed in at times. Got it for suburban pest control but MAN!! that sucker was as loud as a 22 rimfire so it is only a camp gun now.
John
This. try without the scope to narrow down your issue but I suspect it’s the scopeQuote:
Originally Posted by Fox
Ditto on what the others said about the scopes. If it's not made for air rifles, it will get trashed. I wanted to get a better one for my 1200 fps Crossman, looked at the UTG Bugbuster but the eye relief was far too short. Bought the Stoeger model at Cabelas, nice and clear, good eye relief. Zeroed it in and after that, every 3-4 shots it started dropping the point of impact by 2-3 inches. Checked rings, they held the original scope fine, no change in impact. Took it back, the guy just smiled and gave me a hint. You have to buy better. So, waiting to hear back from from AGS in Peterboro, see what they say about Hawke Vantange, has a lifetime guarantee.
Yes, it came with the scope. I plan to shoot it through a chronograph and check for consistency.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fox
Not sure if this is the cause but do not use regular gun oil on your air rifle as it will detonate under the pressure, like preignition in a car engine, making a loud bang.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnjyb
LOL on the gun oil, I actually use an oil for the pellet guns I have that was for lubing an electric shaver, very light and viscous. All other firearms I use an Outers product or Venom boresnake oil.
John
Does not mean that it did not break :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam Menard
Very true. I failed to mention in my original post that, last time using it, I had a few issues with pellets getting stuck in the throat… that’s what made me think that perhaps the main spring seal is suspect.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fox
I had a seal fail, the pellet gun I got when I was a kid. The pellets would leave the barrel but not go through a single sheet or cardboard.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam Menard
I've taken my old one apart a number of times, not difficult. Maybe get hold of the place in Peterboro, AGS, they may have the seal parts to replace.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam Menard
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ? I own both break action guns mentioned; Stoeger .177 with scope and the Benjaman .22 with scope and have the same issue. I was thinking that they just needed tuning and tightening due to wear and tear. You would think the factory scope would be up to snuff ?
Nope, if you check some of the air gun forums it's probably the most hated item, factory scope, especially on a higher powered model. I just got my new Hawke scope on recommendation from AGS. However I forgot to take into account the larger objective can't be used on low mount rings, the Ob just barely touches the top of the receiver, damn. Ring, ring, send medium height scope rings. Should get them next week.Quote:
Originally Posted by longpointer
I had an extra Bushnell Trophy kicking around, gave Bushnell a call and anything Trophy and better is rated for airguns. Topped the Nitro Piston air rifle with a 3-9x40 for now, clearest optics I have ever had on an airgun and will not break.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fisherman
Thanks, good to know if this one goes wonky.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fox