kitswood Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Hi all first of all just wanted to say how helpful i have found all the help/info/and tips on p/w. I have spent a lot of time setting up and becoming familiar with my Webley Raider 10 .22 using marksman pointed pellets (free when i bought the gun) I am now down to my last few. I got my hands on a chronograph and they were putting out 9.2 - 9.8 ft/lb at 150bar didn't think this was too bad till i put my brothers bisley's 14.5g through her and they put out 10.2 - 10.6 ft/lb. my usage has been mainly target but I intend to move on to live quarry, i have been around my permission a few time mainly getting to know the land and quarry not seen much suspecting its the time of year. anyway was wondering what pellets would be more suited to my needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) It's not all about power with pellets, but this can of course help. You need consistent power and consistency of delivery, (accuracy), and then terminal effect! Barrels like or dislike different pellets for different reasons, even two rifles off the production line next to each other may favour different pellets. It's very hard, and in many cases the answer is simply try a few. I suggest Domed for "Hunting", try JSB/AA Fields/Bisley/etc, and watch out for size, some are 5.50, 5.51 and 5.52, it really can make a big difference! Edited January 1, 2011 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 It's not all about power with pellets, but this can of course help. You need consistent power and consistency of delivery, (accuracy), and then terminal effect! Barrels like or dislike different pellets for different reasons, even two rifles off the production line next to each other may favour different pellets. It's very hard, and in many cases the answer is simply try a few. I suggest Domed for "Hunting", try JSB/AA Fields/Bisley/etc, and watch out for size, some are 5.50, 5.51 and 5.52, it really can make a big difference! Seconded in all aspects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabs Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) X3 I have a .177 single which I fill to 2000psi. Gives me 40 shots with an ES of 7! Yeah I know, I can fill way higher and get a gazillion shots, put me nah like a power curve. Shooting at 50 yrds needs a REALLY tight shot string if you want the same POI (and absolutely zero wind, not even a breath!) Oh yeah, I use AA Fields 8.4gr 4.52 for 10.35ftlb Once I get round to stripping it down and doing a service, re-seal and hammer adjustment I hope to be able to fill higher, get more shots with the same ES. Edited January 2, 2011 by pabs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineshooter Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) As the above, .22 has a really loopy trajectory unlike a .177 that shoots flatter, I have a Webley Tomahawk that only likes Webley Lazerdome pellets, I only shoot .177 otherwise I would have sent you some to try. As Dekkers said trying to get the right pellet is not easy, I have a Bsa Ultra that likes Bisley Magnums but my Bsa Scorpion like Falcon Accuracy pellets. You`ve done the right thing by getting a chrono, see if you can get some mates to give you a selection of pellets to try, I spent hours with mine before finding what worked for my gun, also have a look on the Webley owners club site to see what others are using. Edited January 2, 2011 by lineshooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoTshoT-16 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 so far in my BSA R-10 likes the AA fields at 16gr and bisley pest controls at 18gr for accuracy and knock down power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) You can buy sample packs of pellets, plenty on fleabay! I've just bought 100 Thunderbolt .22 13 grain to try, and can confirm they are very fast and accurate in my AA S300. As stated, its just a matter of trying different pellets: my Air Arms doesn't like Air Airms pellets :blink: I use H&N FTT 14.66 grain, give spot on grouping at 30 mtrs Edited January 2, 2011 by jacksdad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) Try different ones til you find ones you like,my air arms s410 .177 liked rws superfields which were accurate and at a good range still had plenty impact,i wouldnt bother with pointed pellets they do not have very good aerodynamics,stick with domed AA/RWS and you wont go far wrong and when you find one the gun likes stick with it Oh and just to add,once you find its sweet spot there is no point filling over this pressure,you will just be wasting air Edited January 2, 2011 by vampire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 I haven't had an airgun yet that didn't shoot most accurately with JSB Exact or AA Field pellets, both made by JSB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabs Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 I haven't had an airgun yet that didn't shoot most accurately with JSB Exact or AA Field pellets, both made by JSB. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitswood Posted January 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoTsHoT-10 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 I haven't had an airgun yet that didn't shoot most accurately with JSB Exact or AA Field pellets, both made by JSB. JSB and AA fields are by far the best in my gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchy trigger Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 I have a .22 AA 400 classic, I find superdomes the best pellet over all for my gun, accurate, consistant with good kills, get flyers with FTT's along with poor grouping, best advice is obtain a few of the various brands get to a range/club and find which pellets your gun likes best supersport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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