Snowpeak AP 1000 .177

[Dodgyeye]

Snowpeak AP1000 data some may find informative.

Chrono testing as not sure new label Bisley Mags are as good as my older tin pellets that I've used up.

Also tested QYS Streamline and JSB Heavys.

On factory reg settings the new label design Bisley Mags straight from tin gave peaks up to 34 fps per 12 pellet mag and way too close to 12 ftlb.

QYS Streamline also gave peaks up to 23.3 fps.

So adjusted just the reg, then single shot tested....

Bisley Mags straight from tin 10.7g - 687 fps - 11.22 ftlb.

QYS Streamline 9.7 actual weight ( not 9.56 as per tin label ) 690 fps - 10.26 ftlb

Also tested JSB Heavys again - 10.4g - 670 fps - 10.4 ftlb.

Will stick with Bisley Mags for now and so tested a 12 pellet mag of Bisley Mags again straight from tin.

Turning down reg dropped fps down to a 13.4 fps over 12 shot mag - 12 shot avg fps 679.5 - avg ftlb 10.97.

 

[Chris jr]

Although most places appear to be 'Sold-Out', I'm mainly shooting from a vehicle, lightweight and folding too, seriously thinking about the AP900.

 

[Dodgyeye]

Although most places appear to be 'Sold-Out', I'm mainly shooting from a vehicle, lightweight and folding too, seriously thinking about the AP900.

I too shoot from my drivers seat 90% of the time. The AP1000 while not as small as my dedicated NV Kral Empire xs, it's a lot lighter and thinner mitigating any extra length for in car handling.

I prefer the adjustable butt plate on the 1000 which the 900 hasn't got and feel with a lower factory reg setting, due to barrel length, it has a more relaxed action. Still tings, but hunting I'm only doing a few shots so not too much of an annoyance.

 

[ulaidian]

I think I'm going to wait for a bit, and try to get the .25.