Old pellets

[LoonWulf]

You just need an assault airgun....



I've got a couple old tins of pellets, and functionally I don't think they are as good as what's out now, but the tins are really neat..... Can't remember where I put them now

I actually shoot my airguns quite a bit, mostly my qb78 repeater, the bulldog always draws looks when I touch it off. More so now that it's ported, I'm also Leary of firing it in the neighborhood just because of possible ricochets.

 

[fpgt72]

QB is a fantastic little platform that punches above its weight.

 

[LoonWulf]

QB is a fantastic little platform that punches above its weight.

Very true, I've been a fan for a long time.
Co2s a convenient powersource, and as long as you don't operate in cold conditions, it provides good consistent performance.

 

[Speedo66]

When .22LR was nowhere to be found, I picked up a new pellet gun. As usual, I way overthought the matter, but my research led me to the conclusion that pellet guns just ain't what they were when I was a kid. Much more "grown up."

I'll say. My neighbor invited me over to see his new pellet gun, one of the PCP types that operates off a high pressure compressed air tank (3000psi). My 800fps rifle barely made a sound hitting a target on 1/4" ply at 50 yards. His whacked it and punched on through. Now that was an eye opener.

 

[fpgt72]

I'll say. My neighbor invited me over to see his new pellet gun, one of the PCP types that operates off a high pressure compressed air tank (3000psi). My 800fps rifle barely made a sound hitting a target on 1/4" ply at 50 yards. His whacked it and punched on through. Now that was an eye opener.

The power they are making now is really.....well lets go with impressive.....and flinging a half inch hunk of lead with that kind of force and distance is really something.

And it is really dividing the "air gun community" with some thinking that putting videos up of you hitting a golf ball at 600 yards is going to bring attn. to the hobby that we really don't need or want. Others think that the guberment is really just a big brother and will do the right thing all the time.....you can likely figure out what side of that fence I sit on.

There was a "challenge" about a year ago....100-500+ yard shots with air guns, they are up on the yous tubes if you are interested.....just look for air gun depot long ranger challenge or something to that effect and you will see.

 

[Stevie-Ray]

Some of the older pellets would oxidize badly by forming a white powdery coating which may not be able to be totally prevented by simply controlling their storage environment.

IIRC, I've read that at some point, some companies started adding an ingredient to their lead pellet alloy to help prevent the oxidation from forming.

I wonder if that's one reason why some of the old Crosman pellets were coated with oil?
Is that correct that some of the Crosman's that were sold in the tins were oiled?

Anyone know more about any of the above?

When I got my Sheridan Blue Streak, back in 1970, no Sheridan pellets were to be had. I had to settle for AM for 5mm. AM pellets had a substance on them like graphite. I thought it was to keep barrels lubed. Maybe it was for this?

I'd keep the 5mm Sheridan pellets and find a Blue Streak. Best pellet gun I have, it's been with me since I was 10 years old.

I agree. I value my Sheridan more than some of my firearms, and I have never wanted for more than the simple sight it came with.

 

[berettaprofessor]

Break-action springers are pretty accurate these days, but I hate the tedious cocking for single shot rounds. Those semi's look like the ticket.

 

[bikerdoc]

I bought an old Sears Pellet/BB pump air rifle at a yard sale many years ago for $10.00
Tons of fun and now the grand kids use it.