This Will Start The Air Rifle Boys Off

[David.evans 5,323]

Bought a tin of these , just for the crack !

Thro the hw100 there @ 620 fps over the chrono, that makes them about the same as the average.22 , I think ? ( sure some one will put me right )

So me thinks I've got the best of both worlds

Pack the punch like a .22 ( narrrr I'm sticken to the 10.4 / 8.4 grain )

The thing beening that can't be done in .22 . Light pellet down to the weight of a 177 ?

Atb

[villaman 9,982]

Falcon acc plus 13.3gr @625 fps , H&N ftt @587 fps , AA fields @ 575 fps

 

Have you shot at any targets yet ?

[David.evans 5,323]

Yes Mitch

 

Out 30 yards , back garden seem ok , I'll take them out to the field and zero at 30 yards and see what there like at range , and most importantly, the drop off , might be to much on the mill dots

Atb

[vizlauk 1,568]

David I think the drop off will hit as soon as you go over 30 yards mate, I would think there a bit to heavy in sub 12 , let me know how they perform

[jonnie bravo 572]

Yep probably a .177 with the same hitting power as .22

 

But probably a very similar trajectory so what you have gained you have also lost if that makes sense

 

They might be a bit long for some mags too

[Rez 4,961]

David I think the drop off will hit as soon as you go over 30 yards mate, I would think there a bit to heavy in sub 12 , let me know how they perform

Agreed. Its like you shooting a .20 now Dave

[Coypu Hunter 486]

I use the .22 version (25.38 grains, if memory serves) or Bisley Magnums (21 grains) in my 16 fpe HW85. The JSBs are accurate enough at 33 yards, and well-made, but pricey compared with the Bisleys.

[barrywhite 282]

Yep probably a .177 with the same hitting power as .22

 

But probably a very similar trajectory so what you have gained you have also lost if that makes sense

 

They might be a bit long for some mags too

they will have a lot better BC than a similar weight 22 so will arrive with more power and speed .if they are accurate and leave the gun at 11.5 ft lbs then they will be similar to a 22 but better

Edited January 26, 2016 by barrywhite

[David.evans 5,323]

As said lads I'll give a go in the field the weekend

I'll do 30 out to 55 yards in 5 yards in increments

And let you know what the drop of is at these ranges

Might be ok ?

Atb

[jonnie bravo 572]

 

 

Yep probably a .177 with the same hitting power as .22

 

But probably a very similar trajectory so what you have gained you have also lost if that makes sense

 

They might be a bit long for some mags too

they will have a lot better BC than a similar weight 22 so will arrive with more power and speed .if they are accurate and leave the gun at 11.5 ft lbs then they will be similar to a 22 but better

I'd like to think this were true but I think all you will find with these is that they will over penetrate (dumping little energy on the target) as they don't have the same surface area. Perhaps a heavy hollow point such as h&n extremes would do what you say.

 

They should be good in wind though

[villaman 9,982]

 

 

Yep probably a .177 with the same hitting power as .22

 

But probably a very similar trajectory so what you have gained you have also lost if that makes sense

 

They might be a bit long for some mags too

they will have a lot better BC than a similar weight 22 so will arrive with more power and speed .if they are accurate and leave the gun at 11.5 ft lbs then they will be similar to a 22 but better

I'd like to think this were true but I think all you will find with these is that they will over penetrate (dumping little energy on the target) as they don't have the same surface area. Perhaps a heavy hollow point such as h&n extremes would do what you say.

 

They should be good in wind though

 

Not always some of the light pellets are better , less time in the air ,travelling faster

[David.evans 5,323]

Mitch

Do you find that the express, deflected less in the wind that say 10.4 grain , and even 8.4

I ought a tin if the express 7. Sumat , but haven even opened them yet

Seems like to much choice for me , but what's best , is the name of the game !

ATB

[bilbobagins 92]

Hmm just got to ask yourself what are the most popular and accurate pellet 8 to 9 grain every time, power is nothing without accuracy

[villaman 9,982]

Mitch

Do you find that the express, deflected less in the wind that say 10.4 grain , and even 8.4

I ought a tin if the express 7. Sumat , but haven even opened them yet

Seems like to much choice for me , but what's best , is the name of the game !

ATB

Hi David

I have been using AA express for about 9 months now and they have impressed me some what , even at 60 yards

[David.evans 5,323]

Nice one Mitch

Looks like I'm going to be busy the weekend siting this lot out , better take the bottle with me

Atb