deputy dog Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Hi all. I'm looking for a decent hollow point to use through my Rapid 12. I'm using accupells at the moment and lucky for me they shoot like a dream through her. But i would like to use hollow points for squirrels and rats because of their shock factor on impact. Any recommendations about any particular make which goes through Rapids well would be greatfully recieved. I really dont want to go through buying tins of various brands just to find one one brand that shoots well enough. I have been out of the airgun scene for about ten years, and iv heard that these new model air rifles are pellet fussy, hence the me asking for advice. ATB Gareth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttalbot09 Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 dont buy bsa interceptor. there all over the place. bits of lead all over the tin.... ... ! rws H point are well made. and beeman crow magnum are well made too. them 2 names are the best hollow points iv came across. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick61 Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 hi rws h point in .22 and .177, i use them in springers and precharge guns , :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 (edited) I wouldn't use any hollow points tbh....try wadcutters for short range stuff if yu really need to, I never change from domes and have had good results regardless of target. Edited July 5, 2010 by kyska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 I wouldn't use any hollow points tbh....try wadcutters for short range stuff if yu really need to, I never change from domes and have had good results regardless of target. As above,stick with dome heads and vary the grain,rws are good pellets,bis mags,have taken plenty squirrels with these no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy0013 Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 RWS Superfield for me or AA field, great quality pellets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy dog Posted July 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 (edited) Thanks lads, you lot come out on top again. Will try a few of the pellets mentioned above. I wont stray from using accupells, but i will give the Beeman crow and Rws Hollows a bash. See what their like through my rapid. Cheers gents for your posts i really appreciate it. ATB Gareth. Edited July 5, 2010 by deputy dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmboy99 Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 maybe try a heavier pellet for more impact at close range? like bis mags? i find them really good i tried flat pellets once and found them pretty bad i always stick with domes like said before they do the job just fine. squirrels can just be total ******* to put down aparently i havent ever shot one myself as i have no woods to shoot in but i've heard theyre **** no matter what the pellet type! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooty 54 Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 what about pointed pellets ,are they any good ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Soft domed pellets such as JSB Exacts or AA Fields kill sqirrels in either calibre. I find that hard pellets including magnums are only reliable for head shots, and even then a soft lead pellet gives more impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmboy99 Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 thats intresting maybe ive been going about htings all wrong then i see the theory in that totally too if the pellet fragments on imact it should do more damage maybe a change is in order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 what about pointed pellets ,are they any good ? No...shotgun pattern from an airgun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 No...shotgun pattern from an airgun. And rubbish energy transfer to the target. Why anyone uses pointed .177 is beyond me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 what about pointed pellets ,are they any good ? In a word NO Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 RWS Super H Points are about the best but I'd say stick with the Accupels as these are extremely accurate in your Rapid so I would say don't change over pellets-that's my view anyway. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 But i would like to use hollow points for squirrels and rats because of their shock factor on impact. On a 12lb airgun you are not going to get any other shock factor other than the look on it's furry little face when it realises you've just given it lead poisoning! Just stick with the accupels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 On a 12lb airgun you are not going to get any other shock factor other than the look on it's furry little face when it realises you've just given it lead poisoning! Just stick with the accupels. I disagree. If you use pellets that go straight through then there is little energy transfer and the squirrel or pigeon can escape and die elsewhere. Hit them with a soft domed pellet like a JSB or AA Field and the pellet stays in ensuting that all the ennergy from it istransferred to the prey. I've had too many pigeons make off after seeing the tell-tale puff of feathers from its back when using hard pellets. Same with squirrels. Put a hole through its chest and it will run off and you'll probably never find it without a dog. Hit it with a JSB or AA Field and it knocks it over dead or comatose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy dog Posted July 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Well lads you have left me in a quandery now. All these makes you have suggested and the pros and cons of each typr from soft headed pellets to hard domed pellets. I will stick to the accupells for general shooting, crows and rabbits. But i may try a few of the other makes suggested. Thanks all again. I'm well pleased that you took the time to post. :blink: :yes: ATB Gareth Ps I'll let you know how i get on with after trying a few of these pellets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 agreed with the above, to be honest been rather shocked with hollow points , was killing bunnies cleanly with domes , the shop was out of stock and i had to buy some hollows , about 1 in 5 i hit. i was mortifyed i thought the heavyer weight was making the pellets spiral and so i had a new spring put in for good measure, this helped but certainly was no rememdy, honestly , domes FTW ha .. although in a way its more challenging when four shots out of five miss .. sort of spurrs on your love for the sport happy shooting guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 But i would like to use hollow points for squirrels and rats because of their shock factor on impact. Gareth On a 12lb airgun you are not going to get any other shock factor other than the look on it's furry little face when it realises you've just given it lead poisoning! Just stick with the accupels. or a heavier domed pellet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 12ft lb Rifles! Pointed can over penetrate and are notoriously inaccurate. Hollow point are accurate until they leave the barrel, then they take on a life of their own, they do not expand or fragment in the way some assume! Very close range only! Wadcutters, pretty much as HP above, very close range only! Domed are the best hunting pellet you can buy for a balance of accuracy and energy transfer..oh yes, and used for target!!! There are other pellets...! Everyone will have different experiences with pellets as some love barrels and some hate them, the above is the norm and a generalization! ATB!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEINVISIBLESCARECROW Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Try youtube. 35 different pellets tested for accuracy but ignore that, different barrel Etc but different pellets to note if you havn't seen them or heard of them before. Tested for penetration, rather basic but gives a good idea if you want penetration or want to avoid it. Views of pellets after the strike so an indication If it will be a bonus pellet for hunting if you find it accurate in your rifle. Even shooting backwards for a super hollow point at very short range, again check for accuracy first. Not all pellets are equall. Might take a while to find what your looking for though. Many clips & on going so new ones uploaded frequently. http://www.youtube.com/user/gunvidder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slingshot Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 i have shot plenty of tree rats and find RWS Hobby pellets the 12.5grn wad-cutter knock the little bu**ers out of the tree nicely also do a nice job on bunnies and woodies too (head shots) out to 40 yds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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