Best Match Pellets for .22 CO2 Pistol

[LewesNick]

In my case a CP1 with the grip modified to fit the human hand, and Hobbies perform very well out of it right out to 25m.

You responded to my post about pistol grip filler. I'm working on a CP1 so would be really interested in what you did with yours. Can I see some photos? I'll pm an email address if you cannot post.

N.

[Tony.T]

Had a similar requirement for a Crosman 2240 and 600 for target shooting. Tried lots of different pellets. Bearing in mind the 2240 isn't especially pellet fussy but the 600 is- big time- I had to find a pellet to suit both.

Crosman MatchPel ticked all the boxes and shoots really good groups from each pistol. Made in the USA and our sponsor sells them!

[harry mac]

You responded to my post about pistol grip filler. I'm working on a CP1 so would be really interested in what you did with yours. Can I see some photos? I'll pm an email address if you cannot post.

N.

I'll check my Flikr page when I get home to see if I posted any on there. If I did, I'll link to them.

[Hsing-ee]

What qualifies as a .22 match pistol? Just curious. :-)

Like this but in .22/5.5mm ....

https://www.olx.pl/oferta/aeron-cz-b...-IDpW4pd.html#

Its for shooting slow-fire matches. Or actual matches like Swan Vesta if you are good enough.

[Hsing-ee]

Crosman MatchPel ticked all the boxes and shoots really good groups from each pistol. Made in the USA and our sponsor sells them!

Might give them a whirl as well thanks.

[Modski66]

I have got three 10m target pistols, all in .177 flavour, I just didn't know what air pistol competitions used .22 calibre.

What is the slow fire competition?

Cheers,

Mark.

Like this but in .22/5.5mm ....

https://www.olx.pl/oferta/aeron-cz-b...-IDpW4pd.html#

Its for shooting slow-fire matches. Or actual matches like Swan Vesta if you are good enough.

[Hsing-ee]

I have got three 10m target pistols, all in .177 flavour, I just didn't know what air pistol competitions used .22 calibre.

What is the slow fire competition?

Cheers,

Mark.

Hi Mark, as far as I know there is no specific competition for .22 match air-pistol. That is curious thing about the Aeron pistol. I can only think that it was made to allow shooting .22 rimfire slow-fire disciplines on the same targets with the same projectile hole, but with an air-pistol.

Or it may have been designed for air-pistol 'silhouette' in countries in which there is no limit for air-pistol power. I do not know the 'full power' power of the Aeron, maybe it is 8 or 9 fpe, in which case it would still be relatively flat shooting, but with a heavier impact than a .177 at longer ranges, which would help knock the silhouettes down.

Maybe since the CP1 pistol is available in .22 there is room for a new target discipline for .22 only?

Perhaps slow-fire at PL15 targets outdoors? Silhouettes at 30 yards?

[Rickenbacker]

RMTC did once run a .22 cal. 6 yard MPL pistol postal comp', but Co2 pistols weren't allowed, obviously.

[harry mac]

You responded to my post about pistol grip filler. I'm working on a CP1 so would be really interested in what you did with yours. Can I see some photos? I'll pm an email address if you cannot post.

N.

Let's see if this works.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/147194...posted-public/

[LewesNick]

Let's see if this works.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/147194...posted-public/

Yup, that works. Thanks for taking the time!

I sent a PM but it seems to have vanished so will repeat here..


I used milliput on mine and I highly recommend as its very easy to work with - rolls out like plasticine and smooths like wet clay. Drys rock hard.

(I'm sure I have posted inline images before but don't see the option so will have to use links, apologies for image quality)
Shaping done, primer applied:
http://www.southover.org/cp1-01.png
http://www.southover.org/cp1-02.png
http://www.southover.org/cp1-03.png
http://www.southover.org/cp1-04.png

First lick of paint - Hammerite Smoothrite, for the curious.
http://www.southover.org/cp1-05.png
http://www.southover.org/cp1-06.png
http://www.southover.org/cp1-07.png

I've ordered some Plastikote satin black and grey stone touch, hopefully the black will cover the grey without losing too much detail. Not used Plastikote before.
I reckon that might give me extra grip on the contact areas. And look pretty...

[micken]

What qualifies as a .22 match pistol? Just curious. :-)

I've got a Tau 7 in .22, devilishly accurate up to 40 yards or so. Had a barrel shroud machined up by a mate and added a scope mount and BSA Edge pistol scope. Fantastic combination and velocity/power can be tuned. Great for longer range plinking and I'm guessing would be good for field target use too.

Cheers,

Mick