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10 shots today with my old Sheridan pump. Approx 20 yards. Still have barrel separation issue, so for now believe it or not, have a zip tie tightly around it to hold the barrel in place. IMO...pretty happy with results...all considered. No squirrel is safe!

No squirrels are safe is right. Nice shooting. Back in the day (way back) I used my old trusty Sheridan for a LOT of my squirrel hunting with those old yellow box cylindrical Sheridan pellets. Not the most accurate pellets, but super penetration. Now I use the JSB 20 cal pellets and shoot our Sheridans just for fun. For sure, we have some very pricey English and German made air rifles, but to me, I'll always think of Sheridans, first, when it comes to air guns.

Here's one of my favorites, equipped with a Williams peep, made in 1984

Very nice NCG. I do hope to get mine up to snuff and even better in the near future.
Once again...lousy picture taking...

Have you tried the JB Weld trick to take care of the barrel separation issue? I did it on one of mine and it's been holding fine for two years, now.

North Country Gal wrote:Have you tried the JB Weld trick to take care of the barrel separation issue? I did it on one of mine and it's been holding fine for two years, now.

Thanks NCG, you did recommend that to me a while back, but have not tried it yet. Do I lift barrel and put underneath, or just on the sides with barrel clamped down..or both? Also didn't know which of their products to buy. Last I looked, it appeared they had a few different compositions?

Lift up the barrel you can do so without further damage, then clamp tight for a couple days. That's what I did. I just used the old gray standard JB stuff that's been around, forever.

North Country Gal wrote:Lift up the barrel you can do so without further damage, then clamp tight for a couple days. That's what I did. I just used the old gray standard JB stuff that's been around, forever.

Thank you, I will try that! As you know very well, that small bolt has to endure a lot of pressure. At least mine does when cocking that little bolt. Have tried to be very conscious to just pull back and not up. Takes a good pull with pinky finger to the point It gets sore after several pulls. Love this air gun and want to do whatever it takes to make it last. Actually...it has become one of my favorite shooters! Thank you NCG...

That's good shootin for 20 yds. What kind of pellets?

Henry88 wrote:That's good shootin for 20 yds. What kind of pellets?

Pellets are just Benjamin 14.3 gr .20 cal cylindrical.
NCG recommends some others that I have yet to try, but will in the future. I still have over 500 of these.

Here's some examples of what the JSB Exact 20 cals can do in a Sheridan.

WOW! now that's some great accuracy. Wrote that down as to not forget. Will be getting on line today to see if I can find those!
Thanks again NCG.

Wow!..pricey, Amazon $24.49...Pyramid air...$18.99, before shipping..

Really great shooting to both you guys. The JSB exact have the "exact" same shape as the H&N Field TTs (4.5) that I am having great luck with.

NCG correct me if I'm wrong, but no doubt those Benjamin pellets are made by one of the big guys, and branded Benjamin?

In any case, I remember you favor the domed pellets at distances beyond 20yds, or so.

markiver54 wrote:Wow!..pricey, Amazon $24.49...Pyramid air...$18.99, before shipping..

Hey Mark, remember there are guys here with 45-70s $$$$$$$$$$$$

I buy from Pyramid. Put in an order every couple of months that covers the minimum free shipping. Also I like there bonus points, or whatever.

Henry88 wrote:

markiver54 wrote:Wow!..pricey, Amazon $24.49...Pyramid air...$18.99, before shipping..

Hey Mark, remember there are guys here with 45-70s $$$$$$$$$$$$

I buy from Pyramid. Put in an order every couple of months that covers the minimum free shipping. Also I like there bonus points, or whatever.

Thanks Henry88. Nope, don't have those kind of$$$$ .I did see the H&N on line. Don't remember right now, but I think they were more affordable.
When I went to Pyramid, it appeared one has to sign in and create a pass word. Got too many of those to remember already. Also, looked like you have to go the Pay Pal route....dunno, did I mis-read or not?

Oh...what grain H&N are you having good results with?

Benjamin has been a division of Crosman since the early 90s, so basically Benjamin pellets are a type of Crosman pellet. Not that Crosman pellets are bad, by any means. Some of them are quite good, namely, the Premier Domed (though no longer made in 20 cal). As mentioned, though, my best accuracy has been with the JSBs. Yeah, they are expensive, as pellets go, but still cheaper than your average 22 LR ammo.

North Country Gal wrote:Benjamin has been a division of Crosman since the early 90s, so basically Benjamin pellets are a type of Crosman pellet. Not that Crosman pellets are bad, by any means. Some of them are quite good, namely, the Premier Domed (though no longer made in 20 cal). As mentioned, though, my best accuracy has been with the JSBs. Yeah, they are expensive, as pellets go, but still cheaper than your average 22 LR ammo.

Good point!

markiver54 wrote:Oh...what grain H&N are you having good results with?

Mark, I'm shooting the 4.5(.177) pellets, but they are H&N Field Target Trophies @ 8.64g
I think what matters regardless of caliber, and what I believe I've heard NCG say, is she likes the JSB or H&N domed pellets.

In some cases, you can even get them in different head diameters to really dial them in for your gun.

Oh, yeah, air rifles can be just as fussy about what you feed them as any powder burning gun.