HeadShotHoncho Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 What pellet is the best to use for hunting in a HW80, i have used Eley Wasps and Bulldogs (cheap and what i thought was cheerful) the Bulldogs haven't been good at all, they don't fit well and fall out the breech and gets crushed in the break. Am looking to shoot at 30-40 yards and need it to be accurate, hard hitting and not too expensive. Many thanks, HSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 it all depends on what pellet your gun likes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss12 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 try H&N FTT most weihrauchs iv'e used seem to like them if they don't work try AA field ss12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shotgun harry Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 I have always favoured accupel in my hw80, as previously stated you need to experiment a bit and find the right pellet for your gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 or a plastic/ teflon coated thingy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacey Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 i used aa field in my hw80.177 i had and it loved em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrier Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) http://www.straightshooters.com/ourtake/ottestr1.html Choose what you need mate For pigeons I always use H&N barracuda or Jsb extra heavy, rabbits eating Crossman Premier heavy. Edited March 28, 2008 by terrier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyrover Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 my mate had a hw80 and air arms were the best close grouping in pretty heavy wind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacey Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 I am mighty rovers mate who had the hw80. It's all true ha ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo2005 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 my hw80 like to eat aa hunter hope this helps lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadShotHoncho Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Thanks everyone, what calibre do you use my HW80 is in .22 but the pellets come in 5.51mm and 5.52mm what one do you use. Many thanks, HSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadShotHoncho Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Decided to try some and see what works best, am buying a few tins from but not AA Field cos price is an object. Am going to try: Eley Wasps Milbro Select Milbro TR RWS Superdome AGS Elite Dome Daystate FT RWS Hobby BSA Elite BSA Storm Am going to try all of these pellets but are there any that definitely need to be removed from my list cos they're terrible its just that AA Fields are 7 or 8 quid a tin and the max i want to spend is £6 Many thanks, HSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo S. Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Another vote for H&N FTT - My HW80 loves them! I just bought some from here: http://www.redrae.co.uk/ Free postage, and when I added them to my cart, they were £1 less than advertised, so it looks like I'll be getting them for £6.95 for 500. I had a good look round for prices on the net, and couldn't find them any cheaper, unless you bought in bulk(10+ tins). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 why dont you geta pelpax you get loads to try from then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadShotHoncho Posted April 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Was thinking about that, but asked a gunshop (AB Sporting Guns) and he said that he uses RWS Superdomes in his HW80 and they work great so i brought a tin of them off him to try and they are great, very accurate and great for hunting, best pellets i've ever used in that gun Thanks, HSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abyss Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 hi HSH So you use the RWS superdomes? Did u ever do the testing of all the other pellets? I have just ordered a new .22 HW80K and would like to know what pellets they generally prefer, i understand each gun is different.. Was your HW80 a new or older model ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun666 Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 hi ive a old hw80 and a new hw80k,old one loves h+n ftt,,,and me new one ive tried 12 different top makes of pellets and what came out top was rws superdomes 14.5gm...hope this helps..SUPERB AND EXTREMALLY ACCURATE OUT TO 45YDS+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Great to see you've found a pellet that suits your gun-best thing to do now is stick to it and use the confidence that you have to improve your shooting.By the way -my HW80 loved wasps-i spent a fortune on "top" brands but an old tin of wasps came to light in the cupboard nearest the back door when i was about to pop a squirrel that destroys my hazelnuts every year-i only had one chance of a head shot when he peered thru two branches to check that all was well-unfortunatly it wasnt in his case and the wasp put an end to his thieving habit.I was so impressed that i set up a target and tried further shots and was amazed at the acuracy of such a cheap pellet.That was a few years back though and im sure ive heard that wasps are now made by another company and that quality has taken a nose-dive.Enjoy the 80 and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Great to see you've found a pellet that suits your gun-best thing to do now is stick to it and use the confidence that you have to improve your shooting.By the way -my HW80 loved wasps-i spent a fortune on "top" brands but an old tin of wasps came to light in the cupboard nearest the back door when i was about to pop a squirrel that destroys my hazelnuts every year-i only had one chance of a head shot when he peered thru two branches to check that all was well-unfortunatly it wasnt in his case and the wasp put an end to his thieving habit.I was so impressed that i set up a target and tried further shots and was amazed at the acuracy of such a cheap pellet.That was a few years back though and im sure ive heard that wasps are now made by another company and that quality has taken a nose-dive.Enjoy the 80 and good luck. Hiya, I'm not an experienced shooter, but, used to own a HW80, and when I bought it, the chap that sold it to me told me to buy Wasps for it ....he gave me a tin with the gun to keep me going...and, I found them to be superb pellets...no problems at all....they were the ones in the blue label tin,...and I think they were original to the gun.. I've not got a clue about newer makes, but, have fun anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 My cousin always used RWS Superpoints in his HW80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuftySnuffer Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 My Custom HW 2080K loves Field Target Trophy and RWS Superdomes. My overall favourite is the superdome, as I've nobbled more Rattus Arboretus with it than with any other pellet. I.e. .22 in my olde tracker and .177 in my HW 2080K. Regards Tufty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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