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Benjamin titan xs .177 airgun ballistic gel test
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<blockquote data-quote="theo98" data-source="post: 994456" data-attributes="member: 71181"><p>I did call Gamo concerning their sheet metal target housing...they recommend a "minimum of 25yds" when shooting a 1000fps air rifle like mine to keep from destroying it and minimize shrapnel and ricochet (Min. Distance Not mentioned in the packaging description or directions). As a matter of principle, I returned the very damaged unit back to Academy so They can pass that important safety tip to Their Customers, as Gamo doesn't! So, the Benjamin Titan XS is a powerful .177. Bet with the right ammo, it could equally be accurate at 100yds, just maybe not lethal!?</p><p></p><p>After the return, for my close indoor range, I built a 3" thick by 1.5ft x 3ft target board made with 2x6's and 3\4" plywood (hangs on garage door). It's a little heavy, but Easily stops and absorbs 7.9g HP Benjamin lead pellets at 10yds. (about 3\4" penetrations). The plywood on both sides could easily handle 5-10K shots before needing replacement...total cost less than $5! My paste on GlowShot targets work great and because of the wood absorption, there's No Noise, Ricochets, Shrapnel or Lead Dust to contend with!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="theo98, post: 994456, member: 71181"] I did call Gamo concerning their sheet metal target housing...they recommend a "minimum of 25yds" when shooting a 1000fps air rifle like mine to keep from destroying it and minimize shrapnel and ricochet (Min. Distance Not mentioned in the packaging description or directions). As a matter of principle, I returned the very damaged unit back to Academy so They can pass that important safety tip to Their Customers, as Gamo doesn't! So, the Benjamin Titan XS is a powerful .177. Bet with the right ammo, it could equally be accurate at 100yds, just maybe not lethal!? After the return, for my close indoor range, I built a 3" thick by 1.5ft x 3ft target board made with 2x6's and 3\4" plywood (hangs on garage door). It's a little heavy, but Easily stops and absorbs 7.9g HP Benjamin lead pellets at 10yds. (about 3\4" penetrations). The plywood on both sides could easily handle 5-10K shots before needing replacement...total cost less than $5! My paste on GlowShot targets work great and because of the wood absorption, there's No Noise, Ricochets, Shrapnel or Lead Dust to contend with!! [/QUOTE]
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