New Defiant pellets.

[Roy Williamson 15]

Seen a post on airgunbbs for new pellets, the ad reads as follows

....new air rifle pellet from Prometheus Pellets (Pax Guns) of London. This is essentially a re-working of the previously extremely popular and successful Daystate 'Rangemaster' .177 pellet which was so successful on the Field Target circuit. Being the same as the 'Rangemaster' therefore, the new Defiant HFT (Hunter Field Target) 'Competition Grade' is a .177 calibre 8.5 grain (0.55 grams) pellet, being a further development of the already successful 7.5 grain Defiant pellet, which is made in 3 head sizes and with a split skirt. (See seperate listing) The Defiant HFT weighs one grain more than the standard Defiant, and does not have the split skirt. As befits the name, it has been produced to offer a high quality British rival to the admittedly excellent JSB/Air Arms 8.5g pellet, and as such offers outstanding accuracy; flat trajectory and excellent 'wind bucking' properties. It is equally suitable for spring piston/gas ram air rifles, as well as pre charged guns. When the 'Rangemaster' was previously on sale it retailed at around £16 - £18 per box of 500! The new 'HFT' is £9.75 for a similar quantity however, and is available in 2 head sizes, namely 4.50mm (Silver label) and 4.52mm (Gold label)

I bought some off the bay, the 4.52 for my hw99. I recommend giving them a go. expensive but the most accurate pellet i have shot in this rifle. ragged 1 hole groups of 5 shots at 20 yds seated at table and resting on my elbows, even when i fluffed a shot and pulled it, it was far tighter to the group than my usual supermags.

ATB Roy

 

product No.

130797015497

[villaman 9,983]

Hi

Same as most pellets some guns will like them some won't

[Marksman 934]

if theyre anything like the Ogive I'll give them a wide berth....

 

Darryl

[AirgunGuy 362]

if theyre anything like the Ogive I'll give them a wide berth....

 

Darryl

I'm the same mate. Ogives were continually plugged as the next thing and they were crap in my Superten. Quick barrel clean...full barrel clean and hundreds of pellets down range and still couldn't get them to group.

 

They do look great though if you want line them up on the mantle ;+)

[Acuspell 329]

The old Defiants (lead) were brilliant in my T10 though - 50 yard groups of one ragged hole. in the SLR98 they group really well too and very efficient through the air. I haven't tried the Ogive ones, but I can't see why they are rubish - they just won't suit some rifles,like any pellet, PLUS it is IMPERATIVE you get the right head size for th ebarrel. That Scorpion used the L size (.22 which I think were 5.53) If i used the M sized ones those groups went to 3" at 30 yards - it isn't the fact the pellet is bad, just not right for that barrel. The SLR uses L size too (or should I say MY SLR uses L size, otherwise same thing, rubbish results).

 

So, don't give up. Try a different head size if they work you will be amazed at how accurate and stable they are.

[clubshot 22]

Like any Pellet Or Gun nothing works in All Guns or Gun Fire All Pellets

 

The New HFT Defiants are the same Design as made for Daystate Rangemasters Several years ago

 

When they Marketed them nearly £20.00 per tin

 

They are Made from Quality Lead Wire Stamped out with Single Dies from Laser measured Sluges

So will All be the Same - Unlike most Wasted Pelleted that are Rolled from Multi Heads

 

They are All Made in England - Under Archay Road - London N 6

 

For those Interested - Check out www.defiantpellets.com

Forum Board - For Best Deals

 

My Current offer of £10.oo Uk Posted for Cash

£13.00 Payment via Cheque - For All Defiants Still Stands for Board Users

 

I have even done mixed Boxes of the New HFT Rounds - 250 of each Head Size in one Box

Same Price -

 

BOB/R

[clubshot 22]

There are currently over 40 Different Air Gun Pellets Made by Pax Guns

 

And more Designs are in pipeline - As requests and orders come in -

 

Majority are made from Lead - While Able

 

No great advert's in UK Air Gun Press - As Majority are Exported overseas

 

Yes some are reboxed with Different Labels

 

All Are Bullet Shaped and Made from Quality Wire and Stamped out on Single Dies

 

What was Exterminators / Then Logun Penetrators are Now Marketed by Rangeright

As - Rangeright Exterminators -

 

BOB/R

[villaman 9,983]

The defiant range of pellets seem to suit BSA more than any other gun

[AirgunGuy 362]

I'm not so sure. I know they were plugged a lot on there but if you read the thread/posts of most of the people that actually tried them then you will see that a lot of people didn't like them.

 

They didn't work for me after a full barrel clean and hundreds of pellets fired.

Edited November 25, 2012 by AirgunGuy

[nangell 50]

i would agree some barrel like them and some dont ,ive had a couple of barrels that have liked the 5.52 ,fly very flat and they isn't much pellet wastage from the tin like a lot of other brands

[clubshot 22]

The defiant range of pellets seem to suit BSA more than any other gun

 

Reason they Can work Well in BSA's is that John Bowkett - Supplied Guns for Design and Test work

 

And I Supply Pellets for John Bowkett to supply Test Cards of Serviced Guns that He Works on

 

BOB/R

[Roy Williamson 15]

Are people who say they did not work for them talking about the new type, the HFT competition, I have not tried any other types including the ogives, but these ones worked for me, as had be said, each barrel, even including same model and identical specification can prefer different pellets, I must just be lucky

Just a pity it I have not found a cheap brand it loves

[clubshot 22]

I doubt if many on this Board or others have Tried the New HFT Pellets

As Only been out a Few Weeks

 

No Shops Selling them yet Only myself & Slugun Selling them -

 

Bullet Design touches Front & Back and needs to Find Rifling for Speed & Accuracy

 

They are 20% plus Faster in Flight than normal Wasted Design

 

And as many have found really Stop Air Gun Vermin when hit in the right Place -

 

BOB/R

[Marksman 934]

I'll take a box in 4.52mm mate might as well give them a try

 

Pm me payment details of you will.

 

Darryl

[clubshot 22]

I'll take a box in 4.52mm mate might as well give them a try

 

Pm me payment details of you will.

 

Darryl

 

You have a PM

 

BOB/R