Pellet suitability

[Deker 3,491]

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

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

 

What is this all about and where has it come from...this is news to me and is being banded around as reality.

 

How and why????...can someone please explain!

 

Cheers

[jazz_11 5]

i dont know mate to be honest but when i was in litts the other day buying air arms diablo pellets the guy said becareful about the ft/lb of your rifle as the police force use very heavy pellets which increases the ftlb and therefor even if you gun is under 12 with your current pellets, if the police test it, it is likely to be over which is why most new guns are around the 11.4 mark.

hope it helps

cheers

jazz

[riohog 5,939]

i think weight xvelocity gives ft lbs energy

[Deker 3,491]

i dont know mate to be honest but when i was in litts the other day buying air arms diablo pellets the guy said becareful about the ft/lb of your rifle as the police force use very heavy pellets which increases the ftlb and therefor even if you gun is under 12 with your current pellets, if the police test it, it is likely to be over which is why most new guns are around the 11.4 mark.

hope it helps

cheers

jazz

 

 

....a heavier pellet carries its energy better than a light one...that's why I would like someone to tell me where the opening statement has come from and what it is based on!!

 

Cheers

 

I don't understand this, but IF it is true then someone can explain it....any offers???

[Deker 3,491]

i think weight xvelocity gives ft lbs energy

 

The formula to calculate ft lb is....

 

speed (feet per second) x speed x weight (g) of pellet, divided by 450240.

 

But this does not explain the statement in my original post!!