I have found the higher up the rifle food chain you go, the fussier the barrel is, regarding the pellets it prefers. I have three rifles, and they each prefer different pellets. Having said that, you can’t go far wrong with the two brands you mentioned… JSB and H&N, as a starting point. It is very much a case of trial and error though. 😊
the diabolo pellet was invented for the smooth bore airguns, they are drag stabilised , thats also the reason that pellets dont like a fast draw in the barrel or fast speeds , it most max 285 ms some super heavy 300 ms ,and then the spinning begins , the skirt will expand not in the weaker airguns , and in high power springer they expand to much . . i tested in a d 52 fac the eley wasp diabolo turnt out to hollow slugs , then you need diabolo with no hollow body like some JSB and theH&N heavy barucuda could hold its shape . in 5,5 mm you can find also 5,51 5,52 5.53 head sizes
@@hftshooterhi, very informative video, I’m just starting out on air pistols, could you give any advice around “dominant eye” ? I’m right handed but I believe I’m left eye dominant which makes it awkward to shoot left handed.. I’m trying to re learn my brain but I still feel more comfortable holding gun in right hand…🤷🏻♂️
@@dingnextstop Thanks for commenting. Unfortunately I know very little on the subject of 'dominant eyes'. However, I would refer you to another video channel called TGS Outdoors. Although it's mainly about shooting clays with shotguns they have produced some interesting content about dominant eyes that you may find useful. hope that helps.
.177 looses energy far quicker than a .22 once past 10yds generally, due to lower BC and lower inertia. Target to 10yds, .177 every time. Hunting, .22 every time. One grain is 1/7000 lb.
@@hftshooter Indeed it does. Pellet placement and the amount of retained energy are key considerations and whereas 22 may retain more energy further out, 177 at medium ranges offers better penetration, so horses for courses depending on quarry. Both are equally effective on rabbit to 40 yds with an accurately placed shot.
Some sub 12 rifles simply work better in .22 so don’t dismiss this cal. Also, H&N FTT usually come in 5.53 14.66 grains in .22 cal. I really don’t see where you get this size limitation of 5.5 mm from?
Hi, sorry if you felt I was dismissing .22 calibre that wasn't my intention. I'm currently planning on switching to .22 for all my hunting. Just a small point but doesn't 5.53 round to 5.5 when using 2 decimal places? All the best.
Haven't heard that one Martin. I've always used 8.44 in my springer for HFT. Don't know anyone who uses the lighter ones, but some do use the heavier QYS. I'm aware of a discussion amongst PCP HFT shooters about using the 10 grain JSBs in the wind.
a springer works with a short high pressure air puls and heat and low volume of air ,thats why they have a higher Energy output with the lighter variants , a pcp use more air and its pushes more and longer in the barrel
Thankyou for the great video. As a novice to the the hobby, this video is very highly appreciated.
I have found the higher up the rifle food chain you go, the fussier the barrel is, regarding the pellets it prefers. I have three rifles, and they each prefer different pellets. Having said that, you can’t go far wrong with the two brands you mentioned… JSB and H&N, as a starting point. It is very much a case of trial and error though. 😊
Thanks Steve, certainly is! 😄👍
Maybe I'm wrong, but I googled this and its on another RUclips video. I think you got that that wrong way round.177 for feather and 22 for fur.
the diabolo pellet was invented for the smooth bore airguns, they are drag stabilised , thats also the reason that pellets dont like a fast draw in the barrel or fast speeds , it most max 285 ms some super heavy 300 ms ,and then the spinning begins , the skirt will expand not in the weaker airguns , and in high power springer they expand to much . . i tested in a d 52 fac the eley wasp diabolo turnt out to hollow slugs ,
then you need diabolo with no hollow body like some JSB and theH&N heavy barucuda could hold its shape .
in 5,5 mm you can find also 5,51 5,52 5.53 head sizes
Thanks for sharing.
@@hftshooterhi, very informative video, I’m just starting out on air pistols, could you give any advice around “dominant eye” ? I’m right handed but I believe I’m left eye dominant which makes it awkward to shoot left handed.. I’m trying to re learn my brain but I still feel more comfortable holding gun in right hand…🤷🏻♂️
@@dingnextstop Thanks for commenting. Unfortunately I know very little on the subject of 'dominant eyes'. However, I would refer you to another video channel called TGS Outdoors. Although it's mainly about shooting clays with shotguns they have produced some interesting content about dominant eyes that you may find useful. hope that helps.
Thanks for your time and info Sir
My pleasure! 🙂👍
Interesting stuff ..
Thanks Mark, good to hear. 😃
Thank you
You're welcome. 🙂
Thanks sir
You're welcome! 🙂👍
there is also the japanese waisted pellet , a kind of pointed diabolo with 2 or more bands
Ok, never seen one of those.
double headed pellets?
@@Lynaes-lb4kc pointed .2 bands and a skirt
Neither of my rifles (HW98 & S400,
.177 looses energy far quicker than a .22 once past 10yds generally, due to lower BC and lower inertia. Target to 10yds, .177 every time. Hunting, .22 every time. One grain is 1/7000 lb.
All comes down to choice at the end of the day. I've always hunted with .177 and never had a problem with clean kills. 🙂👍
@@hftshooter Indeed it does. Pellet placement and the amount of retained energy are key considerations and whereas 22 may retain more energy further out, 177 at medium ranges offers better penetration, so horses for courses depending on quarry. Both are equally effective on rabbit to 40 yds with an accurately placed shot.
22 has just a wide a range of head sizes as 177
Thanks Derek. Haven't done much .22 shooting so not as familiar. 👍
I think it's •177 for feathers and •22 for fur.
Apologies if I got it wrong.
Some sub 12 rifles simply work better in .22 so don’t dismiss this cal.
Also, H&N FTT usually come in 5.53 14.66 grains in .22 cal.
I really don’t see where you get this size limitation of 5.5 mm from?
Hi, sorry if you felt I was dismissing .22 calibre that wasn't my intention. I'm currently planning on switching to .22 for all my hunting. Just a small point but doesn't 5.53 round to 5.5 when using 2 decimal places? All the best.
Good information, thanks. Do you have a view on the argument for light pellets in a springer and heavy in PCP?
Haven't heard that one Martin. I've always used 8.44 in my springer for HFT. Don't know anyone who uses the lighter ones, but some do use the heavier QYS. I'm aware of a discussion amongst PCP HFT shooters about using the 10 grain JSBs in the wind.
a springer works with a short high pressure air puls and heat and low volume of air ,thats why they have a higher Energy output with the lighter variants , a pcp use more air and its pushes more and longer in the barrel
Did I see a video recently where Tilly (?) demonstrated that a deformed skirt had little effect on accuracy?
Maybe? I did one too. Check out my video #21. 👍
It might have been yours then. Some good stuff on here. Keep it up.@@hftshooter
Yup. It was yours. Interesting.
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7,000 grains equate to 1 lb.
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QYS is best
If they work for you then great. 👍