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    Pest control pellets

    Just bought a s410 tdr its .177 had it to the range today and it doesnt seem too pellet fussy. The pellets it seemed too love were aa diablo and sovereigns, however this being the only .177 ive had in nearly 20 years im wondering how these pellets do at hunting or any thoughts on pellets i can try which work best for you guys. Cheers

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    If there accurate, they will do the job
    LOOKING FOR A BSA ULTRA IN .177 and .25

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    We'll all tell you that the most accurate pellet in your rifle will be the best pellet for pest control.

    My HW100 was also unfussy - over 40yrds it also shot Polymag shorts and H&N Baracuda Hunter Extreme very well.

    At 12ftlb the Hunter Extremes were never going to expand as intended but, the larger frontal area made by the cross in the front, delivered a good wallop - it helped the pellet to slow on impact and dump more energy into the target. I found it to be an excellent ratting pellet.

    All of the above.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonjon79 View Post
    We'll all tell you that the most accurate pellet in your rifle will be the best pellet for pest control.

    My HW100 was also unfussy - over 40yrds it also shot Polymag shorts and H&N Baracuda Hunter Extreme very well.

    At 12ftlb the Hunter Extremes were never going to expand as intended but, the larger frontal area made by the cross in the front, delivered a good wallop - it helped the pellet to slow on impact and dump more energy into the target. I found it to be an excellent ratting pellet.
    Cheers for that il give them a go mostly rabbits and squirrels i shoot and have only used .22 for years but fancied a change so il see how i get on

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    Try the polymags. A good rat pellet in .177 were the rws super h point.

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    Quote Originally Posted by the growler View Post
    Try the polymags. A good rat pellet in .177 were the rws super h point.
    Never really had anything to do with them but always been unsure about putting anything plastic down the barrel?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Verminx View Post
    Never really had anything to do with them but always been unsure about putting anything plastic down the barrel?
    I used them for a few years. Perfect for close range up to 30 yards. The plastic don't even touch the barrel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonjon79 View Post
    We'll all tell you that the most accurate pellet in your rifle will be the best pellet for pest control.

    My HW100 was also unfussy - over 40yrds it also shot Polymag shorts and H&N Baracuda Hunter Extreme very well.

    At 12ftlb the Hunter Extremes were never going to expand as intended but, the larger frontal area made by the cross in the front, delivered a good wallop - it helped the pellet to slow on impact and dump more energy into the target. I found it to be an excellent ratting pellet.
    I have used both the Hunter Extremes and Crosman Accupels in .177 for squirrels. Both very good but I prefer the Accupels, mainly because they are slightly easier to load (for me) in my TX and as said above, the Hunter Extremes don’t really expand at our power level. I did try the Bisley Pest Control but I found them to be too fiddly to load. My chubby fingers probably didn’t help much, though.

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    Hobby flathead does it for me all the time,also punch a neat hole at paper targets too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by robby View Post
    Hobby flathead does it for me all the time,also punch a neat hole at paper targets too.
    Me too, ratting .22 set at 9ftlb with these keep it fairly fast and no thru's as that's important in the barns

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    I liked accupels

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