Can someone recommend a good lead-free pellet for this? For target practice, and one that is good for small game or pest control.
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Gamo Raptor PBA's are a good choice for a lead free hunting pellet although at about 10 cents a pop they are not the cheapest. You may also have to adjust your sights when using this pellet as it actually increases muzzle velocity by about 20 - 25 percent
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You'll probably need leads to pest control with this. I've had squirrels take multiple shots before dying, which is inhumane and sometimes even get away. You may want to invest in a higher end pumper, or a break barrel for pest control. Lead free pellets just don't have the punch needed to kill.
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It will work just fine for a pellet gun, but it's probably overkill. I would recommend something less expensive.
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None..... If they are not made out of lead they will not conform into the rifling as well and you will not have the stabilization. If you plan on killing the game, why are you concerned if it is made out of lead???? High powered rifles can get by with FMJs with a number of different centers, but the Pellet rifle relies on AIR as a propellent and I am enjoying some super decent accuracy out to about 75 yds with the lead pellets.
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I have taken rabbits and skunks with this rifle. As long as you are not shooting from too far a distance, and your shot placement is good, you should have no problems taking down a ground hog. I shoot mine without the scope, as I was unable to get the scope to stay zeroed. You might also want to consider a .22 air rifle instead of a .177. Although you will not get the same fps, you will get better knock down power. Some of the newer .22 air rifles have a pretty respectable fps rating, if you are willing to spend a little more. I also recommend the Gamo Rocket pellets. I have experienced better accuracy and penetration with these pellets. Happy hunting! I have taken rabbits and skunks with this rifle. As long as you are not shooting from too far a distance, and your shot placement is good, you should have no problems taking down a ground hog. I shoot mine without the scope, as I was unable to get the scope to stay zeroed. You might also want to consider a .22 air rifle instead of a .177. Although you will not get the same fps, you will get better knock down power. Some of the newer .22 air rifles have a pretty respectable fps rating, if you are willing to spend a little more. I also recommend the Gamo Rocket pellets. I have experienced... » Read More I have taken rabbits and skunks with this rifle. As long as you are not shooting from too far a distance, and your shot placement is good, you should have no problems taking down a ground hog. I shoot mine without the scope, as I was unable to get the scope to stay zeroed. You might also want to consider a .22 air rifle instead of a .177. Although you will not get the same fps, you will get better knock down power. Some of the newer .22 air rifles have a pretty respectable fps rating, if you are willing to spend a little more. I also recommend the Gamo Rocket pellets. I have experienced better accuracy and penetration with these pellets. Happy hunting! « Show Less
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I wouldnt do it. BB are hard and will eventualy cause early wear. Pellets are lead and soft.
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I would not recommend shooting it with pellets. A low power bb gun might work but the target is really intended for airsoft bb's.
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Alloy pellets will travel faster and more accurate, but lead pellets typically deliver a bigger punch. Lead since you are shooting from relatively close up.
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With this air rifle being designed to only use pellets in the rifled barrel , I would say use pellets only - Rather than take a chance of messing up a nice rifle, and use a .22 caliber pellet rifle cleaning kit to clean the lead build up out of barrel every 200 rounds so it stays accurate .
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I think you could use it for that but it would be hard to see where your pellet went. You can put a paper target over this target with 2 simple golf tees holding the paper up. That would work. I love thus target works great for my bow.
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I use the .20 gram 6mm precision bbs by crosman - they are biodegradable and are accurate and work great. Never had any problem with them.
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I use lead.... but they make more expensive alloy pellets.. the lead is more accurate due to the weight
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I have used several pellets without incident. My favorite has always been Crosman Premier domed pellets. they are very consistent in quality and shoot nice groups. YMMV. It is a good idea to avoid pointed pellets as they tend to be a tad longer then domed, hollow point, or wadcutter pellets. The longer pellet may not permit the magazine to rotate properly and you run the risk of jamming things up.
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I bought it as a gift for my grandson. I played around with it before I gave it to him. It only takes .177 Cal pellets. It depends on what you are hunting. .177 pellets may kill small rodents and birds at fairly close range. Crows, rats, squirrels, maybe small raccoons and possum. The most deadly and accurate are the pellets that are hollow pointed. The gun will jam if you load some pointed pellets in the magazine. If you are hunting something bigger, you need a gun (preferably, a rifle) that will shoot .22 cal. pellets. You need high velocity to get a clean kill on something larger than rodents. P-25 is only about 420 fps with a fresh Co2 cartridge. I bought it as a gift for my grandson. I played around with it before I gave it to him. It only takes .177 Cal pellets. It depends on what you are hunting. .177 pellets may kill small rodents and birds at fairly close range. Crows, rats, squirrels, maybe small raccoons and possum. The most deadly and accurate are the pellets that are hollow pointed. The gun will jam if you load some pointed pellets in the magazine. If you are hunting something bigger, you need a gun (preferably, a rifle) that will shoot .22 cal. pellets. You need high velocity to get a clean kill on something larger than... » Read More I bought it as a gift for my grandson. I played around with it before I gave it to him. It only takes .177 Cal pellets. It depends on what you are hunting. .177 pellets may kill small rodents and birds at fairly close range. Crows, rats, squirrels, maybe small raccoons and possum. The most deadly and accurate are the pellets that are hollow pointed. The gun will jam if you load some pointed pellets in the magazine. If you are hunting something bigger, you need a gun (preferably, a rifle) that will shoot .22 cal. pellets. You need high velocity to get a clean kill on something larger than rodents. P-25 is only about 420 fps with a fresh Co2 cartridge. « Show Less
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pellets but, gamo offers a 5.5 lead ball that you can use . it's super easy to load and accurate . it is a little heavy at 15.43 grain but it is mistake proof when loading . at 20 yards your good .
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Not only do different guns like different pellets. Different guns of the same model and caliber like different pellets. I just shoot targets. I start with wadcutters. (flat nosed)My experience is most any wadcutter will out shoot anything else. I shoot lead pellets. I've found most alloy pellets are all over the target and cost to much. You have to experiment to find the pellets it likes then experiment more to find the one it loves and the holes are touching.
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I don't really know. All I have used in mine (so far) are Crosman brand. I have several different points, according to purpose: field points, flat target points, hollow points, pointed tips, etc. They all seem to have about the same zero. I have not tried alloy pellets. Although alloy pellets may go faster due to their lower weight, they can't have as much energy upon impact as the heavier lead pellets. Therefore, unless you are shooting for speed only, I see no advantage to using alloy pellets.
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Lead pellets or ball .177 only , shooting bb's will damage it , it will take a 16.3g pellet but deformed the targets . Regular 5g pellets are fine tho