HW80

seals all good on it?
What pellet are you using?
Have no dought that you'll get some pretty good advice from ppl who know on this site.
I'm less 20fpe on the tx and can pop a hare out to 55m. Poms pop them out at 70m on 12fpe.

From what I have read 18ftp is probably it, so I'm there, just wish it was not quiet so harsh.(would greasing the spring settle that?) Amazes me what the Pom's do with 12ftp

Have you tried a heavier pellet in it?
you might find it likes the extra weight when firing.

Thanks good read

js is proberly right about your rifle,but higher fpe isnt everything when comes to airgun hunting,i have no hesitation taking a 12fpe 177/22 cal gun small game hunting as js said they doso very effectivly in the UK out to considerable distances with 12fpe rifles i have 177cal pcp rifles that are twice 12fpe and 22 cal rifles up to 3 or more times 12fpe i use for hunting,the only real advantage more than 12fpe is the rifles can effectivly use much heavier pellets a decent velocitys,it really all comes down to accuracy accuracy is key for effective airgun hunting,any rifle that will keep 5 shots within 10mm at 15yds will be very capable of head shots on rabbits etc out past 50yds as many forum members can attest to,there is no point chasing more power if accuracy deterorates at higher power levels as it can do at times,