Modern match pellets are usually light for pistols and medium weight for rifles.

Has it always been like this?

Back in the day when all match rifles were springers did competitors use pellets nearer to 7 grains than 8?

Do any of you ever use pistol weight pellets in your springer rifles?

I know people say that heavier pellets may give more stability in flight, but we are only talking 10 metres after all.

A medium weight pellet will give about 550 fps in a rifle and a light weight one 600+.