Thatguy Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Hi guys I'm just wondering what pellets are best for hunting, the round head ones, the flat ones or the pointy ones??? Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Generally the rounded ones are most accurate , flat heads are not much use for other than close quarters rat shooting etc and pointed tend not to be as accurate as round ( dome head) one. Stick to a good quality dome head , you may need to try a few to find which suits your particular gun best . Good starting point would be RWS superdomes, AirArms field diablos and H&N field and target trophy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rst1990 Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Generally the rounded ones are most accurate , flat heads are not much use for other than close quarters rat shooting etc and pointed tend not to be as accurate as round ( dome head) one. Stick to a good quality dome head , you may need to try a few to find which suits your particular gun best . Good starting point would be RWS superdomes, AirArms field diablos and H&N field and target trophy. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckman91 Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 as fenboy said dome head are the most accurate that I have found. they also load well in a multi shot rifle. my rifle which is a daystate x2 likes daystate sovereigns over any thing else I have tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 simple answer is,,,, FIND A PELLET THAT SHOOTS ACCURATELY IN YOUR RIFLE AND USE THEM ATB Evo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx12rash Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 What Evo said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Any shape of pellet will do the job if it's placed properly. Evo has summed it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Deffo go for Pigeon/Magpie specific ones-I tried Slug pellets but they were useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) Deffo go for Pigeon/Magpie specific ones-I tried Slug pellets but they were useless. lol lol U. Edited June 19, 2014 by Underdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrier Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 I use 16 grain Jsb pellets in my .22 (fac)springers (on pigeons in barns and stables) they have the best ballistic coefficient and have flat trajectory. Instant kill most of the time up to 40 yards. Best hunting pellet Imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorvale55 Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 >22 Crosman Premier in hollow point, pointyones don't work well because they can be loaded badly, ie, with the point to one side of the lands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside1000 Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Don't be tempted by the cheap lightweight pellets either,they might be ok for plinkin targets but you need a good hunting pellet if you intend to go after live prey, I'm using diabolo field 8.4 grains ,round heads, head shots on rabbits at up to 30 yards with my .177 air arms S400, are no problem, in one side and out the other along with some scrambled brains. haven't done much on birds as I prefer the 12 bore, but no reason why a good hunting pellet wouldn't do for all, The diabolos are about £9 for 500 but well worth it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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