ips Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Does anyone advocate the use of hollow point for hunting, one assumes more impact / energy imparted on the quarry but how does trajectory and grouping compare to round head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 It used to be that close in (within 25 yards) HP pellets did ok but suffered at longer ranges. With pellets such as H&N Barracuda Extreme, thats no longer the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted May 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 So these HN jobs hold up well to 35yd ? Are they better than a RH for clean kill ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 As above . The barracuda hunter extreem changes that . I use them in one of my ultras in .177 And they are amazing for putting rabbits down hard . Useless for body shots on birds tho as there just isnt the penetration . Yes they group well out to 50 yds in my ultra A rh is a better allround pellet for different quarry . But if your after rats and rabbits then the extreem are great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted May 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Cheers I will give some a go. Its a pity you can't buy pellets in fiftys just to try ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 (edited) Cheers I will give some a go. Its a pity you can't buy pellets in fiftys just to try ?? Some times people on eBay do them in bags of 50 for that reason. Also, +1 for the hunter extremes 132097250867 Paste that in to eBay and bobs your uncle Edited May 29, 2017 by Hendrix's rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 The thing i like about extreems .is they shoot the exact same zero and trajectory as bisleymagnums out of my ultra .so i often carry both pellets with me when hunting . And i can load which ever i thing gives the best terminal effect on quarry as it presents . So rats and rabbits = extreems Pigeon, crows and squirrels = bismags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 But since this is a pigeon shooting forum and i do like hunting pige with my airgun .i find that jsb exact 8.44 grn is the best for clean kills on head and body shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Spence Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 My S410 in .177 flavour seems to like JSB Exact Diablo in 8,44, having tried most other pellets on the range these seem to be the most consistent, HN pellets just didn't seem to agree with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted May 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Funny how rifles seem to be picky about pellets innit 😞 I will have another go with the jsb later if it stops raining and wind dies down as I Sa last night they grouped ok but had the odd flyer and pretty sure it wasn't me. Definitely fancy tryng these extreme jobs they certainly look business like 👍 Some times people on eBay do them in bags of 50 for that reason. Also, +1 for the hunter extremes 132097250867 Paste that in to eBay and bobs your uncle Cheers mate 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Happy to post you 50 Extremes if it helps - just pm me your address, I use them (.177) on Squirrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Very nice of you Bruno, I always liked using bisley superfield, there not a long range pellet that's for sure but I always valued being able to get close more than a long range shot, but they wouldn't load right in the rapid 7 mag. I did once buy a load of pellets possibly 50s ten maybe fifteen different types so you can see how they shoot and how they load in the mag. I would think Macs might open up a few tins for you you to try them for size, rws superdome were longer so might suit your mag better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted May 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 Happy to post you 50 Extremes if it helps - just pm me your address, I use them (.177) on Squirrels. How very kind of you that would be brilliant. I can pop a few quid in a charity box of your Choice if that is agreeable 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Use the pellet that's most accurate for the gun - that's all I can say! If it's a classic round head then stick with that, it will get the job done. If you're on the airgunforum, there's a chap on there who makes up pellet packs and sells them. He's got a huge array of them and you can pick and choose what ones you order. Sign up there and as him to see what he can do for you. I've used him a couple of times and he's better than anyone i've found on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 I just use one pellet for everything and am very happy with it all round for both pest control and HFT. JSB Heavys is the pellet I use. ATB Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted June 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 I may well be trying a few if I cant get the ultra grouping soon. I still think it just needs leading in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xraiderx Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Try polymag shorts the sqizzers hate them But my R10 loves um along with bizmags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 I was sold a box of Exact Diablo 8.44gr when I purchased my TX200 HV in 177, 12 months ago and after 71 magpies, numerous crows and jackdaws and pigeons, two rabbits and a 15yrd head shot on a hare. I will be purchasing a new box this week. Super accurate out of the TX200. Cannot fault them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 This is how i see different .177 pellets for hunting. Flat heads around 7 grns .perfect for rats and rabbits up to 25 yds. Hollow points (extreems ) rats and rabbits out to 45 yds Round heads 7.3 grn -9 grn great all rounder pellet .rats (not too close ) rabbits all ranges .pigeon head and body . Heavy round head .long range rabbits and pigeon body and head shots . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmamonster Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 H&N barracuda hunter extremes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick.c Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 JSB Heavys is the pellet I use. +1 Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_c Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 http://www.pelletperfect.co.uk the above site has been recommended to me before, for sample packs of pellets. As for hunting pellets, for me it has to be the most accurate pellet that suits my gun/barrel, usually a standard dome style pellet. I think you owe any animal that. Cheers Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted June 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 http://www.pelletperfect.co.uk the above site has been recommended to me before, for sample packs of pellets. As for hunting pellets, for me it has to be the most accurate pellet that suits my gun/barrel, usually a standard dome style pellet. I think you owe any animal that. Cheers Nick Excellent post 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 If only it were that simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 It's always going to be a bit of a trade off, a lighter, thus higher speed pellet is going to give you better accuracy in principle due to the flatter trajectory at Airgun ranges but then the lack of weight and thus energy carrying ability at longer ranges becomes a disadvantage if you are trying to spoil a Squirrels day. Heavyweight pellets obviously carry/retain more energy over range but the loopy trajectory means that accurate range finding becomes a real necessity. At the risk of repeating myself I have shot several Squirrels clean thru the head with a variety of .177 pellets and found the poor creatures very much conscious and reactive on approach, the Extreme Hunter pellets that I now exclusively use on these pests seem to have made a considerable difference but it's still early days and I believe that this type of pellet, at normal UK power levels, restrict your shooting to Head shots only. Ultimately you need to consider the fact that a Nuclear reactive, Rocket powered pellet is about as much use as a Chocolate Teapot if it cannot hit the target so you may have to compromise your choice of pellet and simply go with whatever your barrel takes a liking to, regardless of the weight/design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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