03-21-2016, 12:43 PM
I've read that gas piston break barrels need 500-1000 shots through them before the accuracy sets in, but what I find to be more important is picking out pellets that don't have any dented or imperfect fins. If I pick through the pellets the accuracy is almost as good as firing a regular firearm, though occasionally I do get one shot that doesn't make any sense. Generally if I'm aiming at something the size of a golf ball I will hit it within 100 feet or so. I've only shot between 100-200 pellets through the Crosman so I'm not in zone where the break-in accuracy has set in yet. The scope accuracy seems to drift. Not sure if that is the scope's fault or my amateur installation or the fact the rifle gets tossed around a bit, but the whole setup seems to require a bit of tinkering every now and then.
Pellets for the .22's come in a variety of weight, sizes, and configurations. The hefty ones have the least accuracy. Crosman makes a .22 hollow point pellet that works good for rabbits, roosters, mongoose and the like. My dream is a PCP, I know a guy on Kauai that uses them for pig hunting. I was surprised to find out that the pellets cost the same as traditional ammo. There are PCP rifles in .357 and other sizes now that are commonly available. One company in Europe makes a 50 cal for big game hunting but they don't offer a warranty.
Pellets for the .22's come in a variety of weight, sizes, and configurations. The hefty ones have the least accuracy. Crosman makes a .22 hollow point pellet that works good for rabbits, roosters, mongoose and the like. My dream is a PCP, I know a guy on Kauai that uses them for pig hunting. I was surprised to find out that the pellets cost the same as traditional ammo. There are PCP rifles in .357 and other sizes now that are commonly available. One company in Europe makes a 50 cal for big game hunting but they don't offer a warranty.