A Field Target Question ?
Anybody you know use a Condor in 177 caliber for Field Target ?
Is it accurate enough and consistent enough for being in the running at trophy time ?
We all know that the velocity is no problem, and it will throw the heavy 177 cal pellets with ease…..it is a matter of BC and trajectory that will determine how you do. A very heavy 177 cal pellet if it is accurate should have less wind drift and help out……BC of your pellet is very important.
I believe you have a range of 10-55 yds in Field Target ? Just wondering if folks have used this gun and won ?
wll2506
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I’m starting in the FT mode with my AF condor, for now I’m using the barrel 5.5, but already I’m looking for a 4.5.
Here is more worthwhile to set up a AF for that than get a gun ready to FT.
Some improvements are necessary, but not impossible.
The AF rifles can be tuned to be very consistent, but the best tuning will not beat a regulator minimal fps spread.
That is my 2c. If you want to compete, a reg is a great choice.
But you don’t have to.
I have a micrometer valve that I use for 10m indoor and you can shoot that thing 200+ with minimal drop changes, but it probably won’t take well on the farther FT targets.
As always it is better to use the proper tool for the job or you might end up spending more that you need to.
AF is definitely FT worth, but with tweaks…
I mean, we have a great example here of an AF used for bench competition!
I would also add a regulator to take it to the proper competitive level.
So at the end of the day, what you spent for setting up this gun would probably get you very close to the price of an entry FT PCP.
AF guns are awesome, but very bare bones. So they can be used for anything with the proper suit.
The only thing that would be a pain in my opinion, is the sight height.
Being that the scope on AF rifles is so far from the barrel line of sight forces you to have to do a lot more mils/moa adjustments and estimates for large varying distances.
A gun with a lower sight height has a bit less to be fussed when estimating and adjusting for distance.
An large sidewheel helps if you have an excellent scope with precise parallax adjustments and use a focus/distance chart. ($$$)
Cheers
Chris
Yes, my sight is 3 inches high from mid bore to mid scope, most of my guns are about 1.5″. With a big tank and 177cal you should be able to get lots of shots and at ~20fpe, but it may take some work with the P/W or you may need a regulator to get consistency ?
wll2506
I don’t think it is ergonomically designed for it when it is stock, but adding a few frame and stock enhancements here and there would make it a very good FT gun.
I would also add a regulator to take it to the proper competitive level.
So at the end of the day, what you spent for setting up this gun would probably get you very close to the price of an entry FT PCP.
AF guns are awesome, but very bare bones. So they can be used for anything with the proper suit.
The only thing that would be a pain in my opinion, is the sight height.
Being that the scope on AF rifles is so far from the barrel line of sight forces you to have to do a lot more mils/moa adjustments and estimates for large varying distances.
A gun with a lower sight height has a bit less to be fussed when estimating and adjusting for distance.
An large sidewheel helps if you have an excellent scope with precise parallax adjustments and use a focus/distance chart. ($$$)
Cheers
Chris
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I use shorter tank 360cc with altaros reg. They are not the most stable but i compensate the drop by chasing high fps. At the moment mine doing 1020 with 10.3gr. Not the best grouping but certainly its fun chasing point with the fwb boys. I use 24inch barrel to add extra weight in front. Regulator is a must when you compete in ft esp with scope height like afc. I have several setups. For multi range i use the above. Then i have one for 25m benchrest. And so on. Afc is just bare platform and you can pretty much tune it to ur liking. I have 4 afcs with 11 12 different barrels from .177 to .35.. from local to smooth twist, hw barrel etc2. Honestly i could have bought an ideal ft gun and much more but heck wheres the fun
I do also compete in multi range with cricket in standing position and hoping to do 3 pos one day once my knee allow me to do so.
Id say afc is a very capable n fun gun. Afterall its a hobby. Have some fun