Crosman, JSB. H&N and SIG Pellets for Power & Accuracy II
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- This is Part II in finding the right pellet for power and accuracy for your air gun. Dr. Russ helps “cut to the chase” in meeting this challenge. Consider watching Part I to fully grasp his knowledge on this important subject. All of Dr. Russ videos, which are viewed around the world, can be found by entering “Dr. Russ Air Rifle.”
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That polymer (plastic) tip is to keep the bullet/pellet flying true and prevent the hollow point from being clogged. They don’t really help with expansion. Lead is soft so manufacturers add antimony to make it harder. Soft lead at speeds over 300 fps will strip out the rifling and wobble or keyhole down range. By making the bullets/pellets harder with antimony (or by powder coating) they hold the rifling at higher velocities. Still, as pellets break the sound barrier (860 fps or so) they start to lose stability. Bullets will be more stable at higher velocities than pellets because of the design and the larger bearing area.
News Now Houston.... thanks for your input... Dr. Russ
Thank you for your Service in Vietnam..
Honey Bee 42300 Sting Like A Bee... thanks for the compliment... Part of my PSTD is that I cant remember those days ... without someone bringing them up first... then I can talk for hours about those days .... I just cant go there by myself... thanks for bringing it up ... and remembering for me.... Dr. Russ
Thank you for this video..its sorely needed. A lot of airgunners must learn more about the ammunition they use.
Thanks Shun... as I reviewed other videos... I found top best 5 sellers... or some velocity comparisons. Eileen pellets and slugs... so hopefully I shared new info for all 4 main calibers... ignoring velocities... other than the sweet spot of about 850 fps for accuracy. Big news here is about the largest woodchuck I shot with a Hatsan that I just finished putting a regulator in...and zeroed it in for 65 yards... placing 25 cal. pellets on top of each other... only to have this big grey woodchuck appear at 85 yards ... see me... and began to hustle back to its den. I did a shrill whistle... it stopped at 92 yards... i used a 2 mil-dot holdover and hit his head. While there was no time for a camera shot... we just finished a video on it that will likely appear in 2 to 3 weeks. Dr. RUSS
@@russjones7981People just getting into airgunning need education on how to use them properly...and this is a great step forward with that.
My first wash shocked me. Flakes and chips galore! Soap. Then 91% alcohol. Flitz gun wax. Work fine. No more flakes in rifling! Rws pellets still need a bathnlube!
Loren Ray ... good to hear from you ... Please keep us in your air gun experience loop ... helping us help everyone become Air Gun Sharp.... Be careful of light oil or pure alcohol washing that crap down into the mechanics of your gun .... Keep barrel aimed down when you do ....Keep in touch ... Dr. Russ
I washed and dried my pellets and rolled them on a cotton cloth I wet with flitz gun wax. Then I dried them. They are smooth and work well. Better groups and no lead in rifling!
@@lorenray9479 Glad to hear Loren... thanks for sharing... Dr. Russ
Again great video doc .
How bout some health tips to really a lot of people like me can use a good teacher to drop some advice on us to take better care of ourselves so we can get more years enjoying our air guns and powder burners to.
David ... good to hear from you again.... I recall once participating in a seminar that had me and one other speaker. The first half was exactly what you asked for.... health ideas that keep us living longer... and the second half was by a financial advisor who gave advice on how to make your money last longer ... if you were going to live longer. Interesting.... and yes I will try to share a little of each one day soon. Please keep me in your loop. Dr. Russ
Lot of respect for you Sir .... You are a genius !
Ashis ... it is good to hear from you ... thanks for writing ... Ive spent a lot of money on this hobby ... some of not effectively ... and want to make sure others spend their money correctly... especially when it come to ammunition ... which can add up. Some very good hunting videos coming out during the next few weeks ... hope they help you become Air Gun sharp. Dr. Russ
Always enjoy watching your videos
Thanks Honey Bee...Dr. Russ
You have a very impressive collection of pellets! For some reason the first day your video was posted I was not allowed to comment. I could enter it but then nothing happened. Trying again now.
Sorry about the technical problem Rick... our producer doesn't have an answer either... probably a Google problem because when we launch a video... the whole interaction launches too. We will bring it to Googles attention. It would take a large dining table to display all of my pellets... many were purchased for break barrel air rifles and their inaccuracy for longer shots were a personal challenge. Good to hear from you. A video on my trail camera will launch this Thursday afternoon.. Dr. Russ
Rick.. i just realized that when I reply to comments... that the video doesn't reflect that for at least 3 hours... so there must be a delay...Dr Russ
Thank you for your service Dr. I have enjoyed this video and continue to search for the beat pellet.
It is good to hear from you Jim Silva ... The cheaper the tin of pellets ... the more crappy ones you will find. Please keep us in your air gun info loop ... helping us keep everyone air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
I m just learning air guns and you videos have been most helpful. Thank you.
John Rand ... it is good to hear from you. Hopefully you learn that this is a great hobby .... and can be entered with low ... medium ... and high expense budgets ... but always founded on just how accurate you learn to shoot and just how silent you participate in it. Consider clicking onto the small circular photo of myself and accessing our channel of 50 + videos on the subject. Be sure to watch two on accuracy ... two on pellets ... and several on buying refurbished air guns .... which caliber to get ... how to make it profitable.... which air gun features to make a part of your decision ... etc... and please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... Dr. Russ
I found the Crossman hollow point works pretty good in my guns, your advice is great tks.
Yes ... the Crosman Premier round nose and the hollow head both work well universally.... The JSB Diablo round nose probably work the best universally. Dr. Russ
@@drsrussandpaula Will try those
Amazing Video , thanks ..
Love your videos 😀😀
Thank you Honey Bee.... Dr. Russ
Watch exactly which pellets you buy.
For instance. H&N uses different head sizes. 177cal., may be 450, or 452, or whatever else, head size. This will effect your accuracy because of rifling contact in the barrel. Make sure you order the same size that your gun likes.
Excellent info Heith Watkins .... some of the other brands do the same if you read the small print ... this info confirms just how important the right pellet (and head diameter) can be.... and different manufacturing lots can be different too.....please continue to share your air gun experiences with us ... and stay air gun sharp ... Dr. Russ
Excellent point Heith Watkins ... and a point that I will be making in our next pellet video. Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences.... Good to hear from you again... Dr. Russ
Awesome brother 😀😀
Honey Bee... good to hear from you again... and that you find ouir videos helpful... stay safe... Dr. Russ
I’m seeing wad cutters bullseye right off the bat but the hollow points seem to have a mind of their own. I’m using .177 caliber pellets any suggestions? I am new to rifle shooting and have been watching your videos thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
Makro ... stay away from hollow heads ... they are great for powder pistols ... but not for wind out of air guns... Stay with heavy dome shape or hunter points.... and stay away from light alloy pellets....for accuracy ... and hunting... Dr. Russ
@@russjones6497 thanks!
Dr. Russ, A little over 5 weeks ago I decided I needed an activity I could still do. So, after a 50 some year layoff I thought I might pick up a rifle again, and try a little target shooting. Got a refurbished Gamo Swarm, a sample pack of pellets, a couple of wine boxes stuffed with newspaper, and watched a bunch of your videos. You’ve taught me so much, and have added to my immensely to my enjoyment. Thank you.
Kathy Houghton.... good to hear from you and the new hobby that you are enjoying. Please share your air gun experiences with us so that you can help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
@@drsrussandpaula not sure I’ll ever be air gun sharp! My Gamo Whisper seems to shoot a lot straighter than I can aim. But I’m enjoying myself anyway. Looks like I should cut my target practice a little short & spend the time practicing You Tube posting, as my wife’s name seems to have come into play. Again, thank you for sharing your knowledge, Ken Houghton
@@kathyhoughton7446 (Really Ken Houghton) it happens to the best of us. Consider watching a couple of our videos on Accuracy... breathing is huge in accuracy.... as well as setting the trigger for a lighter pull... Dr. Russ
Watched your breathing tips. Was showing progress until my training was postponed as hard rains hit in our area of NC. About 6” in last 18 hours. Will address the trigger pull issue soon, too. Many thanks, Ken @@drsrussandpaula
Ken... these hurricanes and weather changes have affected Americans in every state... we have flooding here in the Detroit area... and friends out west haven't seen a lick of rain in months... Dr. Russ
Nice collection! Sensible tutorial!
Loren ... thanks for sharing your rifle cleaning experience. I am going to cover that topic in more detail in a video titled ..."Don't throw Away Your Old Air Gun." Dr. Russ
Thanks for the great video, very informative! I wish you would have explained the procedure for lubricating pellets. How much lube? Do you spray it on? Or dip and drain, or dab dry? Maybe in your next video you could go into detail on cleaning and lubing pellets. I'm waiting on bated breath!
Dr. Frankenphoon... good to hear from you ... I just spray some lube into my pellet tins and roll them over a few times to make sure the lube spreads over the entire amount... Sometimes, I spray a second time when the first doesn't seem to have covered them well.... Thanks for the compliment... please keep sharing your air gun experiences... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
👍😉 thanks for the info
Markie1712 ... it is good to hear from you and thanks for the compliment... Consider watching the last video that we launched and discover how you can enter our contest giving away 2 AEA air guns ... including a semi auto Terminator in 30 caliber... Please stay in touch ... DR. Russ
@@drsrussandpaula have a nice weekend 👍😉
@@drsrussandpaula is the 30 caliber powerfull enough to put down a sasquatch 🤔we have wolfs again in the netherlands but no sasquatch yet. Greetings
@@Relaxbadkneeadventures It is good to hear from you .... but sorry ... no Sasquatch here in Michigan ... at least not yet ... and the wolves have just been replanted here ... so no open season on them yet... That Terminator Semi Auto in 30 caliber ... I believe will bring down just about everything except the Big 5 in Africa... remember that three quick 30 calibers equals a 90 caliber...and wolves wont stand a chance... Dr. Russ
Very informative video, thanks. What have you found to be the best option for your Armada and why?
I just bought an Armada myself (Set to 19.9 joules or about 15ft lb) so I'm interested to pick your brains!
Good to hear from you Dom Younger... I hate to give a favorite pellet recommendation to anyone because each air gun has its own idiosyncrasies. My Armada has a Walther barrel in it and every barrel of every brand has some differences. I will share with you my general procedure in finding a good pellet. This method works about 80% of the time. Go to Pyramid Air and purchased 4 tins (Buy 3 and get the 4th free) of the two heaviest JSB pellets for your air gun. You will find heavier pellets, but they just don't have the consistency and I believe the consistent lube on each pellet ... like JSB has. You will often find your best pellet between these two JSB weights. Lastly, be sure to review my video on "Accuracy" ... since many don't have any instruction on shooting air guns. Please keep me in your loop for air gun experiences ... and determining the right pellet for you. Dr. Russ
That duck you plunked still need some work on it. Don't let your Mrs find it on the kitchen bench? Lol.
good to hear from you again Denis Railey ... Dr. Russ
Hi Doc! What would you consider to be the top 2 slugs for a Benjamin Bulldog .357? Aside from a nossler. Noslers are ridiculously expensive surpassing the cost of actual .223 competition ammo per round. $30 for 25 rounds is just insane.
Good to hear from you Robert Biermann. There are several answers to your question ... and it is a good question in light of the recent rise in powder guns and slugs used in powder guns. First I would buy up some 35 ... 357 and 9 mm pellets before this rise crosses over the line into air gun ammo. The first 3 are all the same. Second, I would buy the 35 caliber ball bearings that several manufacturers offer ... one is Air Venturi ... for plinking etc. Then the Noslers as well as 9 mm slugs in any weight are good for hunting as long as they shoot straight in your air gun ... and you are going for head shots. Fortunately, you don't have to shoot many of those to site in your gun and use it for hunting. My friends tell me it will be two years before ammo manufacturers will catch up with rising demand. You and others will scream if this demand for powder guns crosses over the line and into air guns. Powder guns have doubled and powder ammo has increased 4 times. This demand will stay high as long as the newly elected officials continue to promise the public that they will take the guns off of the street. Please share your air gun experiences so that you can help us keep everyone Air Gun Sharp... Dr. Russ P.S. my newest you tube video comes out this weekend titled ... "Don't Buy The Wrong Air Gun".... Dr. Russ
I'm buying the sigsaur M17 for home protection for now. I'll get something better later. What pellets would you suggest I get?
Good to hear from you Derek... The M17 is great for home protection ... particularly when shot at legs and shoulders.... I recommend the heaviest J&B pellet ... slightly lubricated for accuracy and knock down power..... Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... helping us ... help everyone stay air gun sharp.... Also consider clicking onto the small circle photo of me and accessing our entire library of 40 videos.... consider watching the two on self defense and a third on accuracy.... Dr. Russ
I had no idea you where from Michigan man! have you seen the video where the guy attached a vacuum (not a house vac but a vacuum for a vacuum chamber) to his barrel and he was able to get 2500fps with a Texan .45?
Greg ... I havent seen that video.... I will keep a look out for it... Dr. Russ
Hi Dr Russ, this is Honey Bee can you recommend a .30 cal break barrel air gun ….. thank you 😀😀
Good to hear from you Honey Bee 42900... Hatsan refurbished airguns include four or five... including a break barrel ... I would probably go for the Hatsan Bully. If price is no object ... consider FX which also has at least 6 airguns in 30 caliber... Dr. Russ
looked like you had several boxes of laser cast bullets on the table. Can you shoot bullets designed for smokeless powder out of air guns? And do they perform well? Laser cast is a pretty hard alloy, at least what I’ve used is hard. I’m guessing that a lead .224 projectile would not be a good choice for a magnum 22 springer due to the weight being about double of even a heavy 22 pellet? I presume that smokeless powder projectiles are a better fit for big bore air rifles as you have the volume of air to move them and reach 800-900 FPS?
Motorgearhead .... Smoke or smokeless projectiles are fine for air guns as long as they are not copper jacketed ... and as long as they are the right diameter. for example ... 357 magnum air rifles pretty much dont shoot 357 magnum lead bullets..... they get stuck in the barrel .... like copper jacketed bullets do. Those barrels are really drilled for 35 caliber bullets or 9 mm. Hopefully you can measure the lead bullets you are planning to use ... before using them. Dr. Russ
Do you use shooters choice on your bore as a cleaner mc#7? Can you shoot slugs out of Hatsan blitz .30 cal ?
Freedom... there are videos out that show a blitz shooting slugs accurately. Unfortunately... i don't know if the blitz barrel is choked or not... and nothing out about how long the barrel will last with slugs. To my knowledge.. the only mfg who has made air rifles just for slugs is FX... If I had a blitz... and I wish I did... i would hold off on slugs til I knew for sure... Dr Russ
@@russjones7981 hatsan just emailed me I was on the waiting list for a 30 cal blitz and they said it's available I got lucky I found mine at Midway USA about a month ago they had all three models in stock .22 .25 and 30 cal just putting it out there anyone's is interested the blitz can be found..AEA just got their shipment in I believe they have the .72 cal Zeus in stock and I just purchased the .357 Terminator from them yesterday. I talked to Zack sounds like he's got a lot of inventory.
@@freedomchannel3656 thanks for the update... I was just reviewing our comments to see if any fell thru the cracks and this one of yours did. I just got my Blitz and did a video on it ... should be launched by end of this coming week ... problems that I reported on the video ... and so I returned it ... I hope you were luckier and enjoying your Blitz. Dr. Russ
@@russelljones4132 so far so good . Thanks for the reply and look forward to viewing your blitz video
bummed no .30 caliber : )
guess you had to save money somewhere (x that caliber out)
my god what happened with the COST of pellets??? took a year off and everything tripled!
not real ammo so supply shortages I suppose!!
HOLY JUBUS I thought I had too many pellets (with current prices wish I bought more lol)
good to hear from you GG&T .... yes all ammo manufacturers .... including both powder and air gun ammo has quadrupled their prices...and powder guns have doubled.... I was watching a trend of air guns becoming cheaper ... especially with Umarex and Air Venturi bringing to market great pcp rifles with regulators included for $299 each.... and yet today.... those same air rifles are selling for $400 each ... and other air guns that were declining in price are now climbing. It is all about supply and demand. I do not own a 30 caliber air gun.... even though most powder guns come in 30 caliber (30-06 ... 300 Winchester Mag .... 308 .... 30-30 ... etc) all use a 30 caliber bullet ... only the brass case changes ... holding different amounts and types of powder. In air guns... there are only a hand full of 30 caliber choices (and there are some very special ones not available)... compared to all the other calibers available..... and if you use the formula for foot pounds of energy ... it only uses speed and bullet weight.... and with the vast number of 25 caliber pellets... which has a greater velocity than 30 calibers .... you can easily pick up some weight that equals or even surpasses the 30 caliber energy.... Now add the shortage of pellets and their costs (Ammo manufacturers say that it will take 2 years to catch up to current orders) you will find some 25 caliber choices available and often no 30 caliber choices available. Dr. Russ
Dr.Russ do they make the clean out fiber pellets for the 357 guns?Also can you shoot regular 35 cal pellets out of a 357 Big Bore barrel? Thanks for your feedback!
James Ragsdale Jr.... I havent seen cleaning fiber pellets in any caliber except 22 and 25.... Fortunately air guns dont need cleaning like powder guns do... You might consider shooting several 25 fiber cleaning pellets out of your 357 ... to determine if they are dirty and does your barrel need cleaning... and if so, get out a cleaning kit and running a dry patch down the barrel... Dr. Russ
What are your thoughts on the barrel of the new challenger with the side lever, mine seems pretty thick, It would be good to know what sort of steel they used to make it, cause if they used a normal barrel maybe it shoot soft copper (not brass tho I would never want to use that)
Greg ... recently shot the Challenger in 50 caliber ... and loved the cocking lever and the power... I dont believe any slug manufacturer including Hollow Point that makes any type of ammo for air guns other than lead. Dr.Russ
Dr. Russ, did you mentioned "fogging oil" as an alternate pellet lube? If so, is there a particular brand to look for in the auto store?
Shato Parvic .... good to hear from you ...there are several products to lube your pellets.... stay away from any runny oils because we don't want those to run down the barrel and into your air gun mechanism. The 3 that I use (no brands necessary) are Fogging Oil found at auto parts stores. It is used in the off season on lawn mowers, snow blowers, wave runners etc to keep the aluminum or steel engines from corroding. The second is found in gun stores called ... Bullet Lube. Bullets used in powder rifles need lube too for consistency and smooth flight. The third is ... Chain Wax ... found at motorcycle stores ... that keep the chain lubricated without throwing a stream of oil on your clothes or passenger. All are thick... use somewhat sparingly... and after shooting ... store your air gun with the barrel down for a day or two ... just to make sure oil isn't running down into your gun's mechanism. The concept is the same as an engine.... the pistons need oil on the sides to maintain compression and to stay cool. Air Guns are not concerned about cool... but consistency is huge when it comes to accuracy. Shato ... be sure to click onto the small circular photo of me to access our library of videos ... look for the one on Accuracy ... particularly section on trigger pull.... That and Fogging Oil will improve your shooting noticeably. Please keep in touch with your air gun experiences.... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
Would you consider the Gamo swarm magnum G2 22 caliber a decent break barrel?
Yes Maker of Many Things ... I would ... it happens to be one of the latest air guns I have purchased.... great sale after Christmas from Bass Pro... and plan to feature it in the next 2 months... it has several improvements over generation one guns.... and that was a great gun too. 22 is a great caliber ... use the heaviest pellets possible or your groups will get wider ... especially after 40 yards... (in my experience). while it shoots all of the Crosman and Gamo pellets well ... consider ordering some heavy JSB pellets thru the internet.... Please continue to share your air gun experiences with us.... enjoy your rifle....and stay Air Gun Sharp.... Dr. Russ
This is the one I got good groups, good power have put around 6000 pellets thru my gamo swarm mag gen 2 .22
What 3 pellet companies do you use ? Thanks dr Russ .
Peter ... good to hear from you again ...I stick with JSB (or Hatsan Vortex brand) for PCP rifles .... and Benjamin/Crosman for break barrels....and for large bore PCPs I look for slugs at gun shows ... but you have to know exactly what you are looking for ... for example 9 mm and 35 caliber fit 357 magnums, but 357 magnum slugs usually don't. It is also important that you spray all ammo with bullet lube, fogging oil or motorcycle chain lube to provide a uniform seal as they go down the barrel. These 3 lubes provide a thick, sticky spray and not a runny oil that could slip back down your barrel and into the air mechanisms... so store your air guns barrel down for the next day or two after using them... allowing any oil residual to drain out safely...Once you find the right pellet or slug that provides the best groups ... then stick with it... Dr. Russ
@@drsrussandpaula Thanks. Dr Russ for the reply really helps me narrow down the choices in pellets . Peter
I'm more of a pellet pistol type of guy, not a rifle man!With that being said from your own experience what's the best pellets for break barrel air pistols?(hunting kind) I have a variety but lately I've been drawn more the H&N Hornet(brass tip) the Hades & the Dome heads by Norma!
Carlos McCutcheon ... good to hear from you .... stay away from hollow heads when hunting...Two exceptions is the Hades which is a hollow head that has been closed in... the second is a Benjamin hollow head which is very small hole in front. Hollow heads only slow your pellet down and are more form knock down power rather than penetrating killing power ... especially thru a skull of a destructive critter. Unfortunately, you have to experiment with different pellets since they are not uniform in diameter... a 177 varies between barrels... and you are trying to find a pellet that completely seals the air off behind that pellet... also consider putting a bullet lube on your pellets which helps with that sealing... but then store your air gun with the barrel down so that any oil or lead or brass shavings will drip out the front of the barrel instead of down into the mechanism... Dr. Russ
@@drsrussandpaula thanks I appreciate that, what's the link of the video u have on shooting pellet pistol ls b/c I've been unable to find them.
@@BigDawg76773 Carlos ... I believe it is my second video on air gun defense...Dr. Russ
Should I get the shooters choice fp10 or the fogging oil.
Hardy B ... good to hear from you ... get whatever is easiest to find and nearest to purchase... both do the job equally ... remember to do just a light spray ... and to store your air gun barrel down after using... Dr. Russ
@@drsrussandpaula so I should put some oil down the barrel an a cotton patch thru or light coating of oil on the pellets.
@@hardyb1215 You may have misunderstood me.... a light spray did not mean a light oil.... Gun lube... Motorcycle Chain Wax ... and Fogging Oil are all spray cans that provide a light spray of thick oil...Then store your air gun with barrel down on a rag after cleaning or shooting ... to keep any crap from going down into the air gun mechanism.... Dr. Russ
@@drsrussandpaula Alright now I understand
hi there DR Russ will that was cool you have good mount of pellet and bullets when bought my bulldog 357 two tin of H & N grizzly 82 grain it came with Nosler 145 grain but only 6 ench tin was like 100 all together was 206 round NSA boat tell 142 grain i was think about trying round ball ammo what do you think thumb up on both your video
Blackswordshinobi good to hear from you again.... I believe the round balls make a great economical low price ammo against all other slugs... but no they are not the most accurate.... you want a pellet or a slug that will catch the rifling inside the barrel and get it spinning like a football towards its target to be real accurate. also put a thick oil or lube on those rounds to make sure they get a good seal going down that barrel... for velocity and accuracy.... Dr. Russ
@@drsrussandpaula will buy some to see if there accurate bad or good if be fun any way
@@blackswordshinobi good ... Dr. Russ
What is the most accurate pellet for a gamo 22 magnum caliber shooting 30-50 yards?
Good to hear from you Steel Navigator ... I have only shot about 6 different pellets out of the Gamo Magnum and I can only suggest that you stick with the heaviest pellets possible ... JSB's .... and maybe H&N Grizzly's... You have a lot of power there without the ability to tune it down... so going to heavier pellets will help. Please keep us in your info loop of air gun experiences ... so that you can help us help everyone to stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ