Air rifle queries...

by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 19:46 (770 days ago)

So, I have a woodpecker who thinks my wood siding is the tastiest thing in the 'hood. I disagree with his assessment but he doesn't seem to take my opinion into consideration. Being in an unfortunately urban area, limits my ability to change his opinion. I have, in anticipation, unlimbered my Ruger Air Hawk in the basement. At 15-ish feet (most I can get easily), I am 2" or so low. Great groups but I'm sure the short distance has a lot to do with it. I mounted an RWS air rifle scope that I picked up along the way but I've run out of upward adjustment (windage is great).

I have not looked due to me "supposed to" being be doing other things, but what should be my expected trajectory? If I am low by 2+ inches at 15-17 feet, what can I expect at backyard distances? Maybe 30-ish feet. Of course, woodpeckers are not part of this discussion.

I also have a Chinese side-cocker with open sights which seems to be on point at the same distance with the sights up a bit from their lowest setting. (I missed, if you really have to know.)

Cheers!