. 25 cal accuracy test varying pellet weight @ 25yds

[mikes]

I recently did some testing with my .25 cal. Cricket to see what effect pellet weight would have on accuracy at 25 yds.
The far left side is 6 shots taken by random pellet selection out of the tin. JSB Exacts
Then I shot 8 pellets @ 25.3 gr, 8 shots 25.4 gr, 8 shots 25.5 grain.....and then 5 shots with pellets ranging from 25.2-.6
I repeated this the next day with identical results. My conclusion was at 25 yds my rifle doesn't care about pellet weight. I suspect the lighter the pellet the more important the weight differential. I look forward to repeating this when my RAW .22 comes in and also adding the variable of head diameter.
(Ignore the 5 random holes in the target that have x's and the one on the top left)

 

[CptMoonlight]

It's nice to see that kind of precision in air rifles.

 

[TonyT]

Given the Cricket's accuracy I would not expect to see differences at 25 yards. Have you repeated the same experiment at longer distances?

 

[mikes]

Not yet... Perhaps next week, at 45- 50 yds. I'll post the results under this thread

 

[30cal]

I would also expect any differences to show up at longer distances. Mikes I want to experiment with pellet weight and size when I get my RAW also. Going to get a good scale and one of those new pellet gauge's. Should be fun! When is your RAW do in? Mine should be here early to mid August.

 

[mikes]

Mine hopefully should arrive about the same time. Martin said 12-14 weeks. I have a good scale. Been debating on pellet gauge.

 

[30cal]

Seems a shame to have such a fine precision instrument and not get every ounce of performance out of it. Just saying! Hey someone has to give Manabe a run for his money!

 

[AZBOBCAT]

i would think the weight difference would have to exceed your fps spread to notice much in accuracy. Something like a half a grain or more.