Edmonton<500 wrote:
Just another comment on pellets.
We obviously don't yet know how hard it will shoot; is it possible it's a PAL rated rifle today? We'll have to wait until your tune-up is complete. In the meantime, if this rifle is capable of humane kills (an issue of concern to members here who give advice on air gun capabilities), If it shoots less than 500fps (but not much less) in .177 (which I believe leadslinger said yours was), I say 10 yards/metres (33-36 feet) would be the max range for a humane kill with a head shot.
As per pellet weights, I think leadslinger may have unintentionally confused you. You can get .177 pellets much heavier (and lighter) than 7.9 gr; that is merely within the generally accepted standard weight for .177. If your rifle ends up being capable of doing 500 fps with a heavier pellet, they are certainly available.
(Please note: My comments are regarding pellets, not about unregulated/non-restricted limits and their effects legally)
one more very important point about pellet types. Contrary to visual assumptions/conclusions (ooooo, very pointy - more penetrating), pointed pellets are the last choice option if you are trying for accurate head-shots. The general air gun community opinion is that domed pellets are the all-around most practical/accurate pellets. If you're shooting pellets at a sufficient velocity for a humane kill, domed pellets will penetrate equally in efficiency to a pointed pellet and will travel much more accurately.
Happy modding and pesting.
I was merely trying to say that the pellets that he saw were 177 vs 22. You ever see 14.9 grn 177 pellets? Mistakes happen, my step father didnt realize that the 2 tins of Prometheus pellets he found were 22's till he tried to put one in the buckmark I gave him.
These guns were not really that powerful.