Balancing accuracy, range and power? One projectile for 2023 - what are you keeping?

[mr_nom_noms_]

I know there are MANY variables other than pellet/ slug specs.

However, if you had to chose one projectile in one caliber for target and hunting, what would it be?

State model, grain and caliber and any information as to why you chose it.

 

[Sqwirl57]

14.66gr H&N Field Target Trophy (5.54 or 5.55) because it shoots the best out of my .22 97K, 50S, and 35E

 

[nervoustrig]

For me, the venerable JSB 18.1gr has punched lots of tiny groups and relieved many critters of their mortal coils.

 

[dens228]

JSB Redesigns in .25.

 

[starlingassn]

34gn .25 jsb king heavy.

they are pinpoint accurate little hammers out of my impact compact

 

[smythsg]

H&N Baracuda in .25 and .22 cal. My Escape UL loves these pellets in both barrels.

 

[EdinGa]

I'll be hanging on to these for sure. I've got plenty of lead ingots, so as long as I have a source of heat to melt them, I'm shooting. They fly straight and hit hard too.

 

[Motorhead]

JSB 13.73 & 15.9 grain in .20 caliber !!
If I had to choose just one caliber for lighter duty shooting.

 

[mr_nom_noms_]

I'll be hanging on to these for sure. I've got plenty of lead ingots, so as long as I have a source of heat to melt them, I'm shooting. They fly straight and hit hard too. View attachment 317748

What are they coated with?

 

[EdinGa]

Eastwood Lime green powder coat. It's the NOE 250-27-RF mold.

 

[mr_nom_noms_]

Eastwood Lime green powder coat. It's the NOE 250-27-RF mold.

Super cool lookin!

 

[Centercut]

I'd choose the JSB 18.1 grain in .22 caliber. They always seem to be in top shape, shoot very accurately, and you get 500 per tin. Good enough for ground squirrels, rabbits and pest birds out to 100 yards...

 

[EdinGa]

Super cool lookin!

Thanks! I enjoy the process.

 

[OldSpook]

I know there are MANY variables other than pellet/ slug specs.

However, if you had to chose one projectile in one caliber for target and hunting, what would it be?

State model, grain and caliber and any information as to why you chose it.

Well you didn't specify the game so I'm going with Crossman Premier in the brown box 10.5 grain 0.177 in a 20 fpe PCP.

Why? Performance is fine. Hard lead so punches above it's caliber when absolutely necessary. Holds velocity well (good BC). Price point is good. I would hunt anything reasonable (careful choice of headshots acceptable) to fifty yards with a setup that was running within those parameters.

 

[Vetmx]

All of my 177’s shoot a different projectile. All of my 22’s shoot a different projectile and all of my 25’s shoot a different projectile. So it is very difficult to answer this question. One of my favorites is too powerful to be used in a lot of situations. I guess for safety and versatility I would have to go with a .22 shooting a 18-19gr pellet.

 

[EdinGa]

I've found that 20 to 25 fpe does everything I need to do and 95 percent of my shooting is 50 yards and under. Being able to produce my own ammo means I'm all set.

 

[Jungle_George]

For me it would be 12.5 gn NSA slugs in 177 simply because they work unbelievably well in my AT44. I get 21 FPE with them so they are good to go for hunting, great for target shooting and are reasonably priced so I wouldn't have to cut back much on my shooting when compared to the price of pellets.

 

[Airgun-hobbyist]

The rugged AAA Evol 30, because accuracy and adjustability matters. With a spring adjustment, it can be turned way down for slow quiet small game hunting or turned up hot to easily dispatch the high-speed beef (deer) or hogs with 50 grain slug head shots. Either way dinner is served. Oh, and it doesn't do too bad at 175 yards either.

 

[MikeAllen]

.25 JSB 33.95's or FX 34's.

 

[igolfat8]

18 Grain Air Arms out performs JSBs, H&N, Crosman and all slugs I’ve tried in my guns. Only exception is that my Avenger prefers JSBs. Hades and CPHPs are consistently the least accurate and give the most fliers.

For longer ranges and higher powered rifles, then it’s the 25.4 MRDs.