R1 open sight groups at 25 yds

[makrand]

I did a search and couldn't find anything.

I'm wondering what would be an average group size at 25 yds with open sights from a magnum springer.

I have an R1 tunes by Lewis and managing about 1 1/2 inches.

What about folks best groups?

[uncakikki]

Macca,

The R1 is capable of much better than that at 25m with the right pellets and shooting technique, but with good sighting equipment. My R11 for example will shoot 1/4" groups at 25m with H&N Barras but it wears 6-18x40 Bushnell. Depending on how good your eyes are and your own ability I reckon your groups are a pretty good indication of your rifles pedigree.

[stinkitup]

My R9 with scope will shoot 1/2 or less at 25 so I think that is pretty awesome with opens.

Ryan

[makrand]

Thanks guys.
I tried seating the pellets a little and that tightened things up a little.
The target does look a little small down there!
Nice challenge though. It's the only range I have available at home and I haven't shot with open sights for a long time.

[stinkitup]

Yeah its fun being able to shoot at home. I can stretch mine out to 40 and 50 m so that might happen after this semester. See what the R9 does with some range.

[makrand]

Mine is indoors.
We were lucky enough to find a house with a really long hallway, in the middle of town so it can't get loud.

I still wish I had an R9 really. It's what I wanted but Lewis didn't have any at the time and I think he was already gearing down then.
I love the R1 but it is BIG and HEAVY.

[stinkitup]

I haven't held a R1 but I find my R9 big and heavy The new G&R 2-7x32 keeps it a little more compact though.

And with the tune it is only a smidge behind the R1 I think, Knocked off two rats with it this week