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I filled my sandbag with newspaper, which is too light...
Also the table is too low that I can merely put my cheek on to the stock...

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CuteRabbit Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 Jan 2023 Location: Albany Auckland Status: Offline Posts: 120	Post Options Post Reply Quote CuteRabbit Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Feb 2023 at 3:22pm
	I filled my sandbag with newspaper, which is too light... Also the table is too low that I can merely put my cheek on to the stock...
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CuteRabbit Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 Jan 2023 Location: Albany Auckland Status: Offline Posts: 120	Post Options Post Reply Quote CuteRabbit Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Feb 2023 at 3:19pm
	I think I didn't make it clearly, this pic is what i say
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CuteRabbit Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 Jan 2023 Location: Albany Auckland Status: Offline Posts: 120	Post Options Post Reply Quote CuteRabbit Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Feb 2023 at 3:10pm
	thanks,gonna visit guncity someday recently I think
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kruzaroad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 02 Jul 2022 Location: Hastings 4 now Status: Online Posts: 1705	Post Options Post Reply Quote kruzaroad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Feb 2023 at 8:18am
	I use a string line with a heavy weight which I line the vertical cross hair up with, and a string line bubble level on the rifle on a flat machined face(usually one on top of rifle somewhere) for setting scope. Have used the edge of builders level instead of string line. Though what you suggest is a way more practical solution, and can be used to make sure you arnt canting rifle when shooting.

FPM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 31 Dec 2022 Location: New Zealand Status: Offline Posts: 56	Post Options Post Reply Quote FPM Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Feb 2023 at 1:28am
	I bought a new BSA scope recently which was factory fitted on its rail mount. But I thought I would check it with my Accutech level and sure enough it was off. I suggest you consider this if you don't already have one: https://www.guncity.com/accutech-reticle-level-kit-379898 I don't bother with a cleaning set. Just Rem Oil and paper towels. If your rifle has a factory fitted and fixed moderator like the Gamo and BSA, then bore cleaning is a risky proposition. Personally, I don't bother. Its not like there is combustion as in a powder rifle. I have a safe dehumidifier which I pull out every week or so and plug in overnight. Definitely an item worth having if your rifles are stored in an enclosed location like a safe (as they should be). Edited by FPM - 05 Feb 2023 at 1:34am

CuteRabbit Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 Jan 2023 Location: Albany Auckland Status: Offline Posts: 120	Post Options Post Reply Quote CuteRabbit Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Feb 2023 at 5:15pm
	Thanks. Doing a lot adjustment and finally find out that the scope is leaning toward right becasue the srews on each mount side are not equally tightened... So the former sight-in work won't fix this problem totally. Re do it and will try flat nose and round nose tomorrow if not rainning. Flat nose- guncity Round nose- Winchester (made in Spain so is good?) Will try: rest-sandbag normoal standing an alternative pose of artillery hold (fold left arm, use the elbow to hold the gun, left hand grabing right wrist rather than use left hand to hold it) Edited by CuteRabbit - 04 Feb 2023 at 5:17pm
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kruzaroad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 02 Jul 2022 Location: Hastings 4 now Status: Online Posts: 1705	Post Options Post Reply Quote kruzaroad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Feb 2023 at 1:33pm
	Paper tear may also be the target not held firm against the backing board. Looks like from top pic that it's only held on by couple of pegs and is paper.

Billbobnz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13 Jun 2020 Location: Ashburton Status: Offline Posts: 779	Post Options Post Reply Quote Billbobnz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Feb 2023 at 1:30pm
	Buy a H&N sample pack of pellets. And see high quality flat nose (go to young's air guns on dominion road for these)

Billbobnz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13 Jun 2020 Location: Ashburton Status: Offline Posts: 779	Post Options Post Reply Quote Billbobnz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Feb 2023 at 1:21pm
	This is how to read your shots Blue is your group, red are what we call fliers (generally caused by a damaged pellet) or a poor shot or form. The purple arrows point to the paper tear I was talking about earlier and most likely caused by a off balance pellet. Generally with myself. If I do a poor shot it's because I've flinched or closed my eyes when I've taken the shot. Edited by Billbobnz - 04 Feb 2023 at 1:25pm

Billbobnz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13 Jun 2020 Location: Ashburton Status: Offline Posts: 779	Post Options Post Reply Quote Billbobnz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Feb 2023 at 1:16pm
	Cuterabbit, you should try a few different pellets. Get flat nose (which I think you already have) and domed/diablo pellets. Looking at the target you have shot and looking at the paper tears the pellets may be tumbling or spiralling when they hit. Therefore there isn't a clean punch through the paper. (Others may be able to comment on this) Once you have a selection of pellets. Do 5 shot of each pellet on their own target and look for grouping and how clean the holes.