Would anyone recommend these pellets for hunting small game (squirrels, rabbits, chipmunks..) at around 950 fps.
1859821
Definitely. These pellets take on the rifling spin and can be as accurate as you can aim. I hope you eat what you kill!
1859822
Most definitely ! I've used many at 30 yards and punch through a 1/2" ply wood.
1859823
Absolutely!! I'm getting 1.0" groups at 35 yrds free handed. Through the chronograph, I averaged 743.7 fps with a spread of 24 fps, which equates to 17-18 FPE. That was with 10 shots. Great pellet!!
1322542
I would think that probably 500 fps would be about max. For higher velocities I would recommend a pellet.trap suitable for 22 long rifle. Gammo does not offer such a product.
2068820
No, simply no. Not enough muzzle velocity, therefore not impact to kill small game. Especially if it is not accurate enough. Hitting a squirrel with a BB will just chase him away.
935624
any rifle with a velocity of 700 fps and uses pellets, can certainly kill most smaller animals
1055716
With light alloy pellets it's just under 1200 fps (very noisy), with 8.2 grain RWS Meisterkugeln lead pellets it's at 925 fps, and I'm now using Beeman Kodiak copper plated lead pellets (10.19 grain) which have given me the best accuracy with this gun, and shoot at 800 fps. Gun shoots the Kodiaks in 1" groups out to 40 yards with a clean barrel - good, very quiet gun.
2220402
i only use mine on squirrel and grackles/crows.....i also like a clean kill and don't feel a light .22 cal pellet at under 1000fps gives a clean kill unless a headshot....the gun is capable of those headshots, so depends on the shooter, but still personally would recommend a different gun.
26998
my wife and i like the"gamo power pellets". the gold ones....177 calhas 25% increased velocity
1902131
It would be close to 715. I love mine. Not sure what it takes to kill a rabbit with out causing suffering but it works well on chipmunks. Pumping is always annoying but well worth it. As far as holding more pellets, it's still one at a time. Also, its somewhat difficult to put the pellet in with fingers. I found that forceps work well. I also only pull the bolt back just enough to get the pellet in, otherwise the pellet could fall into the bb loader and is annoying to try and get it out.The rifle isn't perfect, much room for improvement but accuracy is awesome with or without the scope. I only shoot pellets through it as the barrel is rifled. The low cost makes the very minor flaws well worth it. It would be close to 715. I love mine. Not sure what it takes to kill a rabbit with out causing suffering but it works well on chipmunks. Pumping is always annoying but well worth it. As far as holding more pellets, it's still one at a time. Also, its somewhat difficult to put the pellet in with fingers. I found that forceps work well. I also only pull the bolt back just enough to get the pellet in, otherwise the pellet could fall into the bb loader and is annoying to try and get it out.The rifle isn't perfect, much room for improvement but accuracy is awesome with or without the scope. I... » Read More It would be close to 715. I love mine. Not sure what it takes to kill a rabbit with out causing suffering but it works well on chipmunks. Pumping is always annoying but well worth it. As far as holding more pellets, it's still one at a time. Also, its somewhat difficult to put the pellet in with fingers. I found that forceps work well. I also only pull the bolt back just enough to get the pellet in, otherwise the pellet could fall into the bb loader and is annoying to try and get it out.The rifle isn't perfect, much room for improvement but accuracy is awesome with or without the scope. I only shoot pellets through it as the barrel is rifled. The low cost makes the very minor flaws well worth it. « Show Less
1247456
Shooting a crossman hollow point or a similar domed pellet at 14.3 grains the muzzle energry is about 14 to 15 fp of muzzel energy. Plenty for taking squirrels. It shoots the above pellets at about 670 fps not the advertised 950.
1393301
You would need someone with a chronograph to answer that for you. The weight of the pellets you are using would make a big difference in the FPS out of the barrel. Sorry I didn't have a good answer for you.
1458528
Using the economical 7/16 to 1/2 inch glass marbles will make them hurt and run off. After you get accurate shooting with glass then switch to the steel and a head shot will kill them. Squirrels "migrate" so the batch you see now may be a different batch (or almost none for awhile) in a short time. Don't know if you live in a city or not, but check your local ordinances against sling shots, pellet rifles, BB rifles etc.
1500308
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
1129315
Depends on the game? Small game like squirrels,rabbits,raccoon's,and birds.Yes! Medium to large game like pigs,boars,deer,bears,and humans.No!Its accurate as is at 25 yards with a scope or red dot 50-75 max.If your looking for something to hunt small-medium game i would suggest Benjamin Marauder .22 or equivalent .22 or higher P.C.P.(precharged pneumatic) rifle. Any questions dont hesitate to ask? Sincerely,Mr.Vreeland-AkA: (The Stach) ;})
686325
I own 2 scoped RWS 34 T06 .177's sighted in at 25 yrds. (measured) for nuisance pest (limited to squirrels/rabbits/birds) elimination around my farm. The rifle is capable of much longer distances but to quickly and humanely dispatch these pests with a 1 shot 1 kill head shot I keep the range to 25 yrds. & under. Air rifle hunters, particularly with .177's, need to be able to consistently group pellets within a 1/2" circle (which is about the vital organ area) at 25-30 yrds. for humane kills. The last thing you want is a wounded animal suffering a long and painful death or running off and dying in your neighbors yard because of a misplaced shot. I own 2 scoped RWS 34 T06 .177's sighted in at 25 yrds. (measured) for nuisance pest (limited to squirrels/rabbits/birds) elimination around my farm. The rifle is capable of much longer distances but to quickly and humanely dispatch these pests with a 1 shot 1 kill head shot I keep the range to 25 yrds. & under. Air rifle hunters, particularly with .177's, need to be able to consistently group pellets within a 1/2" circle (which is about the vital organ area) at 25-30 yrds. for humane kills. The last thing you want is a wounded animal suffering a long and painful death or running off... » Read More I own 2 scoped RWS 34 T06 .177's sighted in at 25 yrds. (measured) for nuisance pest (limited to squirrels/rabbits/birds) elimination around my farm. The rifle is capable of much longer distances but to quickly and humanely dispatch these pests with a 1 shot 1 kill head shot I keep the range to 25 yrds. & under. Air rifle hunters, particularly with .177's, need to be able to consistently group pellets within a 1/2" circle (which is about the vital organ area) at 25-30 yrds. for humane kills. The last thing you want is a wounded animal suffering a long and painful death or running off and dying in your neighbors yard because of a misplaced shot. « Show Less
307332
I bought this for a .22 benjamin np xl 1100 that shoots a 14.3 grain pellet about 1100 feet per second and one of the targets fell off. The targets are barely tacked on. My brother does a lot of hunting and he said lower velocity rounds might be ok if you weld the targets on better. No guarantees though. Hope that helps.
1158926
Not for hunting. It uses BB's and pellets, but the muzzle velocity is very low (weak); about 350 fps. Good enough for shooting paper targets and cans for fun and target practice.
671437
Yes,I think they will work better because of the weight of the pellet. The distance may not range as far as a lighter pellet, but accuracy should show a difference at a comfortable distance. I got them for a Benjamin/crosman NP Titan air rifle for accuracy at a range comfortable distance. Like all guns/bows they all have a maximum distance u got to find out how far that is. But the heavier pellet will be better then a light one.