heavier the pellet

[Adam-RunningDog 1]

if i use a really light pellet would it encrease the ft/lb of my gun and if i used a heavy one would it decrease the ft/lb ? never really thought of this, would be interesting to know

[sumo 0]

it depends on which gun you have springer`s like lighter pellets

precharge like heavier pellets

cheers stu

[Adam-RunningDog 1]

i got a PCP but will it change the ft/lb the pellet is travelling at ?

[milo2005 0]

Yes, Power to Weight Ratio

[masmiffy 82]

On a PCP the heavier the pellet the greater the ft/lb

On a springer the lighter the pellet the greater the ft/lb

Always be aware that pellet weight can take you over the 12ft/lb limit!!

[celticwar 1]

and if you go to heavy you will have to aim for the sky to hit oat lol

are you using .177 or 22

[Deker 3,453]

On a PCP the heavier the pellet the greater the ft/lb

On a springer the lighter the pellet the greater the ft/lb

Always be aware that pellet weight can take you over the 12ft/lb limit!!

 

Sumo

it depends on which gun you have springer`s like lighter pellets

precharge like heavier pellets

cheers stu

 

 

 

 

 

This seems to crop up from time to time and I can see no logic in this at all...if we assume energy in the form of compressed air at the same power is released from both, can you please explain the above statements!

 

Cheers!

 

The other old tale that the police will always check your gun with a bisley magnum to get the most power out of it would seem nonsense if the above is true!!

[00taz11 39]

would air arms pellet be heavy or light for my springer its 12 ftlb

[The one 8,397]

Thats what i was told watch your gun power as the police test it with the heaviest pellet they can find as this alters the power and can take you over the limit

[riohog 5,621]

regardless of pellet weighta non fac rated air rifle should not be capable of producing more than 12 ft pounds of energyat the muzle or therebouts

[Guest air gunner]

i use quite heavy pellets in my springer for the impact they seem to penetrate better then the light one too.

[Mohamed Tassem 0]

Lighter pellets dont retain their energy as long as heavy pellets do. Though they may leave the muzzle faster, they slow down real quick and wont have the impact or velocity of heavy pellets at distances.

[Sterry 0]

would i be right in thinking that ft/lbs is a measure of power, in the sence that it is related to both weight and speed of pellet, because if it is it will be MASS X VELOCITY. if a rifle is capable of only one power, surley it wont matter how much the pellet weighs and would produce the same ft/lbs.

 

if not i need to relook at my physics (never that great at that) and please excuse my ramblings

[Deker 3,453]

would i be right in thinking that ft/lbs is a measure of power, in the sence that it is related to both weight and speed of pellet, because if it is it will be MASS X VELOCITY. if a rifle is capable of only one power, surley it wont matter how much the pellet weighs and would produce the same ft/lbs.

 

if not i need to relook at my physics (never that great at that) and please excuse my ramblings

 

 

The logic suggests you should be right but the physics actually says the heavier pellet carries it's energy better then the lighter pellet (like for like conditions)!!!

 

This I why I don't understand the statements above (and nodoby has explained) why heavy or light are better in springers or PCP...it make no sense..but then again, how Father Chrisrtmas gets down the chimney is also a mystery to me!!

[Sterry 0]

Just a possibilty but....In a PCP the pressure is a steadily increase (steady in comparison) where as a springer has a almost sudden build up of pressure. Maybe the reason why larger calibre rifle use dual charges for more effiecient pressure.

 

just a thought