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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Flub Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 May 2017 at 9:13pm
At a 1ft range there isn't a feather out there that will stop a pellet from a 8ft/lb+ air rifle. I have a Hammerli 850 0.177 CO2 rifle running 11ft/lbs. It will put a hole straight through a rabbits head at 20yds, so a rooster head at 1ft has no chance.

With it shooting high at such an obviously low power I reckon the previous owner fired it with the barrel cocked. This has bent the barrel and damaged the piston head and/or spring. You need to get it checked out.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Flub Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 May 2017 at 9:31pm
I see from your profile that you live in Rodney District. Maybe you could contact the North Harbour airgun club as I'm sure someone there would take a look. They'd also have a chronograph to check the power. There are some members on here who may see this and help.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote J-S Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Jan 2020 at 1:56pm
Please dont shoot anything live until its had a once over. stick to paper targets for now, and agree with shooting a piece of pine to see penetration.
Suggest taking a trip to Youngs airguns. $30 will get it stripped regreased and tested, with inspection for any faults. Parts will be extra if needed, jsut make him aware you want to know costs before proceeding. 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote J-S Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Jan 2020 at 1:57pm
Haha, ignore that, i see the post was from 2017!  Embarrassed

anyway, point is that everyone should go to youngs airguns for a visit 
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Good on ya mate. (Speights Ale add GIF)
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try under the wing from behind . the feathers aren't as heavy, the pellet is heading into the vital organs. the breast is a large amount of muscle and bone and surprising resilient. the head is good option for clean kills if you hit right, but can also lead to misses which may damage the beak or cause glancing head wounds. under the wing is the technique I've been using on pidgin in trees and its pretty effective.
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