What are the different types of pellets?

Pellet types

• Wadcutter. A wadcutter has a flat nose and cuts a perfect circle in target paper.
• Domed. A domed or round-nosed pellet is just what it sounds like.
• Hollowpoint. Once again, the name tells the story, except that there are many variations on the hollowpoint theme.
• Pointed pellet.
• Round lead ball.
• Novelty pellets.

What is the difference in air gun pellets?

Airgun pellets come in a variety of weights. A general rule is that low-powered airguns should use lighter pellets and high-powered ones should use heavier pellets. Put a heavy pellet in a low-powered airgun and you will get a trajectory that arcs like a rainbow.

What are the two most common types of air rifle ammunition?

Air guns come in both long gun (air rifle) and handgun (air pistol) forms. Both types typically propel metallic projectiles that are either diabolo-shaped pellets or spherical shots called BBs, although in recent years Minié ball-shaped cylindro-conoidal projectiles called slugs are gaining more popularity.

Are .177 and .22 pellets the same?

No. Caliber refers to the diameter of the barrel that accommodates the pellet, . 22 is larger than . 177 and will not fit in a barrel diameter smaller.

What are Wadcutter pellets?

177 Caliber Wadcutter Pellets. Designed specifically for paper targets, the flat nose punches a crisper, rounder hole to ensure easier scoring. The Wadcutter Pellets are perfect for helping to sharpen accuracy and are available in a tin of 250 pellets.

What are Wadcutter pellets used for?

A wadcutter is a special-purpose flat-fronted bullet specifically designed for shooting paper targets, usually at close range and at subsonic velocities typically under approximately 900 ft/s (274 m/s). Wadcutters have also found favor for use in self-defense guns, such as .

What are pointed pellets for?

Pointed pellets were designed specifically for hunting and field use. The waist area of pointed pellets is larger in diameter for increased weight without unbalancing the front-to-rear weight distribution, which would destroy accuracy. The skirt area is shorter than a wadcutter skirt.