Whats the difference between different pellets for pellet guns?

Question

I was just wondering what are all the difference between hollow point or pointed or any other pellets. And also, whats some good pellet guns out there, and any other information you could give me? Like what each pellet is good for, which guns and that stuff.

Answer 1

Domed/Round Pellets-are great all-around, general use pellets. The round head is very aerodynamic and is good for shooting at longer distances (over 25 yards). Oddly enough, round-headed pellets have the highest ballistic coefficients of all the pellet shapes, making them a great choice for pest control and hunting. Pellets with high ballistic coefficients generally have more knockdown power at the target.

Wadcutter Pellets-are wonderful target pellets. Their flat heads make nice, clean holes in paper targets which is essential for easy scoring. They can also be used for pest control but it is good to remember that they are not designed to be long-range pellets and any breeze or wind pushing against the pellet's flat head can easily make groups open up at longer distances. Generally they are at their best at shorter distances of 20 yards or less.

HollowPoint Pellets-very good hunting pellets that really expand on impact. They are popular with pest control and hunting shooters. But remember that they have the same weakness as Wadcutters because the big hollow mouth on the pellet catches the wind and may open groups at longer distances.

Pointed Pellets-are pellets that seem to work best in light to medium powered airguns. They have good penetration capabilities for hunting and pest control. But they don't generally work as well with magnum or supermagnum air rifles as the domed/round headed pellets. We would recommend in general that pointed pellets be best used with a lighter or medium powered air rifle.

Answer 2

For a nearer shot flat head are best...it's impact and an instant kill. Pointed pellets can pass straight through and not always achieve purpose. For general hunting a .22 rifle using round head. Although they look impressive a .22 pistol doesn't rate much higher than the low powered rifle. My last rifle was second hand from a gun shop when the previous owner went on to shot guns. These will be thoroughly serviced before sale and save you around 25 -50% over a new one and be warranted..

Answer 3

dome type and diabolo type pellets are most accurate and good penetration. use .177 cal for field target and 0.22cal for hunting. Take a look at benjamin 397/392 rifles or rws 34 rifles

Answer 4

Poined has a sharp tip while hollow pointed is just a little less sharp.