pellet grouping .177 @ 30 yds

[davyt63 1,845]

Hi every one

I have done a grouping test, on 3 different pellets in .177, against my usual pellet i use AA DIABOLO FIELD

there are

 

 

JSB EXACT DIABOLO, .177 4.52

 

FIELD TARGET TROPHY, .177 4.50

 

WEBLEY MOSQUITOS EXPRESS, .177 4.51

 

AIR ARMS DIABOLO FIELD .177 4.52

 

Just to see how they were grouping, so once I got my zero sorted @ 30yds with a 2003 model AAS410 pre anti-tamper and @ 190bar charge, chronoed @ 11.5ftlb,cross hairs on the 6 bull.this is not about how good a shot i am its about grouping.so before all the wise cracks start.the 20pence piece is for scale, gives you an idea of group size

 

 

I started with the jsb exact

And I must say that the first shot went straight through the 6 bull

 

 

and the other 5 followed in a medium tight group, so I was pleased with these.

I tink that tighter groups are achievable given more time & patience

Here are some pics

 

 

 

 

My next test was with field target trophy

I didn’t get of to a good start with these as they took my zero about 20/25mm above my cross hairs which on every shot were on the 6 bull, but after 5/6 shots the grouping started to open up a bit to about 12/15 mm group so after a bad start they also grouped well.

Here are some pics

 

 

 

 

My next test @ this range was with the webley mosquito express

Which also got of to a good start but also had a 12/15mm group but more wide spread than the others and a slightly lower P.O.I but still 15/20mm away from the 6 bull

Here are some pics

 

 

 

 

the last test i done @ this range, was with the air arms field diabolo

now after zeroing with the jsb exact,and just trying these different types of pellets,

i cant say i was surprised that the AA still had a good group also a tighter group than the jsb but further away fro my P.O.I.

so over all the AA still held a consistent group @ 30yds.

here are some pics

 

 

 

 

 

and this last target was at 40yds just for a bit of fun.one 10 shot mag,and surprisinly still grouped well @ this range

 

 

 

the reason for this test, is the price of lead has gone up and trying to find a good substitute for a few pounds less.but with the same accuracy. lets not take away that groups & P.O.I is still important to me as a humane kill and respecting your quarry.

Please don’t tink you will achieve the same groups with these types of pellets as every barrel is different, far for me to say that it’s not impossible to get better groups. This is something I have put together quiet sharpish,this is not about how good a shot i am its about grouping.so before all the wise cracks start!!

 

regards

 

davy

[bedrock 16]

Good post davy very interesting.

I would recommend these sample packs to any body trying to find the right pellet for there barrel..........

 

http://www.pellpax.co.uk/acatalog/Pellpax_SAmple_Packs.html

 

atb John

[ferretville 69]

Good thread davy it pays to try different pellets and see what your gun likes and dislikes atb FV

[Phantom 631]

Hi every one

 

 

 

This is something I have put together quiet sharpish,this is not about how good a shot i am its about grouping.so before all the wise cracks start!!

 

regards

 

davy

 

Look at that, couldn't hit a barn door if he was sat on the latch

 

Seriously, good shooting buddy I like to see someone taking the time to do a good pellet test.

 

Phantom

[stealthy1 3,964]

Are you long sited Davy, your a better shot at 40 yards

[davyt63 1,845]

Good post davy very interesting.

I would recommend these sample packs to any body trying to find the right pellet for there barrel..........

 

http://www.pellpax.co.uk/acatalog/Pellpax_SAmple_Packs.html

 

atb John

hi bedrock

i would say the pellpax are a good idea,and did tink of buying a pack a couple of months ago.

but i dont tink that 5 is enough of each pellet,for you to try down your barrel.and get good enough groups to be happy with,personale i would like at least 20 per pack IMO.

regards

 

davy

[andy s410c 61]

Turning into a paper punchers site you'll be using flatheads next Davy ...good on you for taking the time out to have a bit of a play about with different pellets AA Field all the way for me tho

[davyt63 1,845]

Turning into a paper punchers site you'll be using flatheads next Davy ...good on you for taking the time out to have a bit of a play about with different pellets AA Field all the way for me tho

 

yes !! andy

i tried these as they were recomended to me, and also the price of lead. so would be handy to get another brand with the same results. have to do one for my HW100 .177

so if you have any superdomes in .177!! or any one else has another brand that is not on here but is as good,then i would gladly do another test and post it .send me a few because i would like to try a few more good brands!!

tanks!! for the comments lads!!

regards

 

davy

[BEARINATOR 2,871]

Cracking post DavyT, interesting reading

[bedrock 16]

hi bedrock

i would say the pellpax are a good idea,and did tink of buying a pack a couple of months ago.

but i dont tink that 5 is enough of each pellet,for you to try down your barrel.and get good enough groups to be happy with,personale i would like at least 20 per pack IMO.

regards

 

davy

 

 

Yes I know what you mean mate they are a bit tight with the lead. But I Thought with you being a vertical mineral application engineer earning ridicules amounts of moneys you could afford two packs Only messing mate atb John.

[davyt63 1,845]

hi bedrock

i would say the pellpax are a good idea,and did tink of buying a pack a couple of months ago.

but i dont tink that 5 is enough of each pellet,for you to try down your barrel.and get good enough groups to be happy with,personale i would like at least 20 per pack IMO.

regards

 

davy

 

 

Yes I know what you mean mate they are a bit tight with the lead. But I Thought with you being a vertical mineral application engineer earning ridicules amounts of moneys you could afford two packs Only messing mate atb John.

 

which pellets do you use? bedrock

regards

 

davy

[stealthy1 3,964]

I use Hotpoint Aqurus's, and if I cant get them my second choice is Zanussi's

[bedrock 16]

AA diabolo field For me S200 and Bisley Magnum for my hw95

[davyt63 1,845]

I use Hotpoint Aqurus's, and if I cant get them my second choice is Zanussi's

hi stealthy

as paulxpalir would say there tumble dryers aren't they

[davyt63 1,845]

AA diabolo field For me S200 and Bisley Magnum for my hw95

have you any spare say 30 ??

regards

 

davy