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    What Head Size for a .22 HW80?

    I'm going to get a load of JSB Exacts for my HW80, any recommendations on the head size, I'm inclined to go for 5.52mm.
    Thanks lads.

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    My 80 does like 5.52 Exacts but they are too expensive for my wallet. I use either Superdomes or Hobbys.

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    4.52mm/5.52mm seem to work well enough in Weihrauchs in general, but I think it's more down to finding a good die...

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    I have had good results with 5.52mm from JSB Exact Jumbo and Air Arms Field branded pellets, I also used to get excellent grouping from H&N FTT's in 5.52 but I haven't tried them recently.
    BSA Super10 addict, other BSA's inc GoldstarSE, Original (Diana) Mod75's, Diana Mod5, HW80's, SAM 11K... All sorted!

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    I've got a theory that the 5.52 won't matter after they're in the breech & resized accordingly, but I'm going to be getting a few so I want to do my best to start off right. I appreciate people taking the time to reply.
    Thanks very much.

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    If I were you I would not buy a load of a pellet until I knew that my gun liked them. I must be unlucky because my 22 80 and 22 99 don't like the 16 grain JSBs. They prefer falcon accuracy plus.

    Max
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