Target shooting pellets

[Biagio26]

Hi guys

I like to know what pellets you guys use for Field target and other air gun sports. Caliber, head diamator and wieght. Which pellet will be the best for long range Field Target shooting. One more thing, do you use a scale to weigh pellets and do you wash and lubricate your pellets.

Thank you very much for any info

Biagio

 

[Guest]

First off what do you consider long range FT? 55yd is the max for current FT and .177 is your best bet. What rifle are you going to use? Do you have a chronograph? Do you have 55yd to test how it groups with the pellets you have? All very important info to answer your question.

 

[John "spysir" Blount]

Ft = .177 ( I have used a .22 but .177 is the way to go) and the correct JSB ( rarely crosman premier in the 1250 count box) 103g in my case.

John 

 

[rich177]

Shoot what you like and what shoots best in your gun. Generally use flat heads for close and domed heads for far. Generally spring guns like lighter pellets and PCPs like heavier pellets. I shoot Premier heavies and lights for field target and rifle silhouette. Lots of people seem to like JSBs or Air Arms domed pellets for FT and rifle silhouette. I shoot Champions Choice or H&N flat head pellets for 10 meters. For pistol silhouette and for close practice I shoot whatever shoots okay, the cheaper the better including but not limited to Daisy flat heads, RWS basics and hobbies and whatever else I happen to have. In the basement I am more interested in working on form and technique than accuracy.

 

[Biagio26]

Ok My rifle is a Steyr LG 110 FT connect.177 cal
Scope; Nikko Stirling Diamond.
I have weighed my pellets and made good groups at 55 m .28"

I do have a crony, my rifle shoots 790 FPS, the maximum variation in speed is like 4FPS

My only worries are, do I wash my pellets and what kind of lubricant do I use, or do most guys just shoot out of the can. 

Thanks for any help

Biagio

 

[chasdicapua]

.28" at 55 meters... Wow, that's pretty amazing. Are those 5 shot groups?

 

[Biagio26]

10 shot groups, and not a lot of wind around

Biagio