Explore everything you need to know about airgun ammunition — from pellets and slugs to calibres, weights and ballistic behaviour. This section covers pellet types (diabolo, wadcutter, hollowpoint, slug), calibre differences (e.g. .177 vs .22), how weight and shape affect accuracy and velocity, plus advice on matching ammo to your airgun and shooting purpose (target, pest control, or small-game). Find practical testing tips, loading and storage best practice, and guidance on selecting lead vs non-toxic alternatives. Essential reading for shooters who want reliable performance, legal and ethical compliance, and the best results from their airgun.
Dave Barham puts the new QYS .22 Domed pellets, in 17gr and 20gr, over the chronograph and on paper at 30 metres. The weight consistency is remarkable, but the 20gr came within a whisker of the 12ft/l...
Airgun experts Mat Manning and Mike Morton tackle the questions that trip up new and experienced shooters alike - from why a pellet that works brilliantly through a friend's gun fails completely in yo...
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