Shooting Tom Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I once used air arms 22 pellets and they where really weak some of them came out of the box damaged. any one else had this problem? I then went to get some more Logun penetrates and they are VERY VERY good 10/10 and they kill better and are easyier to aim with flying better in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noluv6 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Ive had same problem and im finding more bashed ones lately. did not use to find more then 3 bashed in the past. they have always been soft,you need to load the with rear of your finger nail. I only use them for my 177 guns,for 22 i use cheap wasps as they produce tight groups threw bsa barrells. rws holo points are good,give them a try,nice clean consistent pellet and reasonably priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Tom Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 So its not just me then lol. i couldnt kill anything much with air arms they went all over the place with damaged rims on them. But now i cant miss lol. Shoot 1 crow about 40 meters away. loguns pellets are expensive but they are well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtreedave Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 never had a problem with air arms pellets loguns although accurate i found had a more pronounced trajectory,so rangefinding has to be spot on,also being quite a long pellet they tumble in flight particulary in wind.also try bisley superfields,these are another very consistent pellet.and i know it goes against conventional wisdom about pointed pellets and im contradicting what ive said on other threads,but give rws superpoints a try ,if they suit your barrel theyre good out to 35 yards.dont be scared to try something new or different down that barrel,not just what they recomend in the shop,as ive never had much luck with this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 If you're spending about £8 upwards on a pack of pellets, you know they're good quality. There was a really good thing a while back in one of the shooting mags about cleaning your pellets before you use them, in fairy washing up liquid, draining in a sieve and then patting dry with kitchen towel. Anyone else heard of that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 If you clean them, its worth lubricating them again. I use bee's wax after I have cleaned mine ( cheepo wasps - as said before, perfect for BSAs TRUE .22 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtreedave Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 tried it once along with lubeing ,weighing and sorting out any damaged ones.i think this is something for the target boys,i found the most noticeable results from just removing the obviously damaged pellets.to be honest it all felt a bit analy retentive.just shoot the blooming things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staglioni Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I started using penetrator's never have bother with them but i allways put a few drops of power pell in the container. Proof it works though i used some wasps in my old bsa today tin hasn't been opened in years and they were like new still got the power pell lube on them stag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 ried it once along with lubeing ,weighing and sorting out any damaged ones.i think this is something for the target boys,i found the most noticeable results from just removing the obviously damaged pellets.to be honest it all felt a bit analy retentive.just shoot the blooming things To be honest, doing 500 pelllets in one go (minus the weighing of course, thats just sad) really isn't that hard. I just carefully pour the lot into a collinder and run under the hot tap with some washing up liquid. You would be supprised at the amount of lead flakey-bits you find in the sink after doing this. Then leave the lot out on paper to dry over night and put them back in the tin on top of a dollop of wax which I have melted with a lighter just before. Lid on and invert then tin a few times and you have clean, lubed pellets. I can honestly say i noticed a difference at 20 yards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtreedave Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 not knocking it mate if it works for you then excelent,i just found it a lot of bother.must admit that my pellet pouch has got a rag in it that i treat to the odd drop of 3in1,just for anti corrosion purposes ,you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 On the subject of 3in1, which is great stuff , I was a bit over zelous using that as pellet lube and found I Started to get some serious dieseling. Went and checked my backstop (an old firedoor) and found that pellets had past clean through and into the shed!!!! But I always over do everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markl813 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 i only use H&N FTT these are always spot on and give good groups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeinVA Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 On the subject of 3in1, which is great stuff , I was a bit over zelous using that as pellet lube and found I Started to get some serious dieseling. Went and checked my backstop (an old firedoor) and found that pellets had past clean through and into the shed!!!! But I always over do everything. That dieseling will ruin a good gun every time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtreedave Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 On the subject of 3in1, which is great stuff , I was a bit over zelous using that as pellet lube and found I Started to get some serious dieseling. Went and checked my backstop (an old firedoor) and found that pellets had past clean through and into the shed!!!! But I always over do everything. thats why i put it on a rag.wouldnt your springer run better with pledge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 That dieseling will ruin a good gun every time.. Tell me about it, was shooting blue smoke for weeks from just a few drops of oil in the wrong place. Leanrt my lesson now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeinVA Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Tell me about it, was shooting blue smoke for weeks from just a few drops of oil in the wrong place. Leanrt my lesson now! Each guy is going to have his own way of doing things.. We have all seen a cast iron cookware? You dont wash the stuff but rather wipe it clean and the grease keeps the iron seasoned.. I know this is an air gun forum , but i use cooking fat, or make my own from Deer tallow.. I swab the barrels of all my black powder guns.. They are tack drivers.. No fouling can take hold as these babies are seasoned well and no rust to speak of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Tom Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Never heard of cleaning pellets before use may try it but the pellets i have now are great. worth a go cleaning them lol. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtreedave Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 what gun are you using shooting tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smsguitarist Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I've had the same problem with my AA .177 pellets. So poorly made now it's a shame. I swore by them before hand but now i'm thinking i'm going to try the H&N HTT. Never tried cleaning. Maybe i'll give it a go one day when i have time. Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I find quite a few of my AA's have a small dink in the base of the skirt. I just lightly rub the base over the round head of another pellet to take out the dink. I suspect the reason they work so well is because the lead is soft enough for the very thin edge of the skirt to swell and fit the barrel accurately once compressed air meets it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticwar Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 i had same problem lots pellets damaged in tins of aa pellets ,, i then tryed switching to jsb but found 15 - 200 in one tin damaged lol .. i now use defiants hardly any damaged and are the best through my bsa superten .22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 tried it once along with lubeing ,weighing and sorting out any damaged ones.i think this is something for the target boys,i found the most noticeable results from just removing the obviously damaged pellets.to be honest it all felt a bit analy retentive.just shoot the blooming things same for me. there was a piece about cleaning them, and then using an empty biro, put the pellet in, and you can make sure they all have the same skirt diameter. If it looks good when it comes out of the tin, it goes in the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Tom Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 i am using a air arms s200. 10 shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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