I hope this time I shall be spared from the allegations of violating copyright laws by a few learned friends in this forum. I came across this article and would like to share it with the fellow IFG-ans who are facing a tough time (like I'm) choosing an appropriate pellet type:
An Excerpt from the main article (http://www.straightshooters.com/documen ... ellet.html)
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How does a person go about choosing the proper pellet for their air rifle?
There are so many factors that can affect air rifle performance that making the proper pellet choice can seem to be a daunting task. Individual characteristics of the airgun and pellet combine to play a major part in determining how well a particular pellet will group in a specific gun. A spring airgun's rifling and choke, spring and spring guide attributes (where relevant) may have a positive or negative affect on the performance of a given pellet. Additionally, pellets are sold in different shapes, weights, lengths, diameters and alloys. Combining all those factors can make choosing the proper pellet quite confusing.
What attributes make a pellet a good choice?
The type of shooting task at hand will largely determine the attributes required for an ideal pellet. For general reference, we break shooting tasks into four main categories:
* General Shooting (plinking)
* Pest Control
* Hunting
* Target Shooting (field target, 10 meter or any other target event)
Each shooting type will have a set of criteria for choosing pellets that fit their specific shooting requirements. But one pellet attribute is essential regardless of your shooting type.The ability to group well with your gun in a consistent, repeatable manner.
Choosing A Pellet for your Air Rifle
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Choosing A Pellet for your Air Rifle
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If non FAC, go for JSB Exacts, or RWS. RWS hollow point are great for close range (30m)
If FAC, go for JSB Exact Jumbo or H&N Baracuda. Baracuda are good for much longer ranges, are identical from pellet to pellet (precision made) JSB are not, but are heavy and trajectory won't be as flat as JSB.
If you want RWS pointed or Hollow point, contact me- I have a few tins.
If FAC, go for JSB Exact Jumbo or H&N Baracuda. Baracuda are good for much longer ranges, are identical from pellet to pellet (precision made) JSB are not, but are heavy and trajectory won't be as flat as JSB.
If you want RWS pointed or Hollow point, contact me- I have a few tins.