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   <title>How&#039;s the price on Pellets these days ? : I&amp;#039;m also keen to have a look...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=787">-Ec</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 1360<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 16&nbsp;Jul&nbsp;2026 at 1:05pm<br /><br /><div>I'm also keen to have a look at skypellets in .177, .22 and .30.</div><div><br></div><div>&nbsp; Stoeger X-Hunt pointed pellets were the best pellet I tried in my Gamo gas ram, closely followed by Webley Accupell which are domed. Both Rifle and&nbsp; Gamo pointed pellets were rubbish in this gun.</div><div><br></div><div>So far Accupells are the best I've tried in my Diana, though I've just bought a tin of Stoegers to try.&nbsp; So far I've not tried any heavy pellets in my Diana with everything tried so far being in the 14-16gr range.</div><div><br></div><div>JSB Exacts are the best Ive found for my .177 BSA Super Meteor but I do have some Accupell, H&amp;N FTT and Stoeger X-Hunt pellets I've not really tested yet.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><span style="font-size:10px"><br /><br />Edited by -Ec - 16&nbsp;Jul&nbsp;2026 at 1:13pm</span>]]>
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   <title>How&#039;s the price on Pellets these days ? : Ive spent a lot of time refining...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=643">kruzaroad</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 1360<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 16&nbsp;Jul&nbsp;2026 at 12:26pm<br /><br /> Ive spent a lot of time refining the way gpt works with me.<br /> Which is why it probly mentioned diana guns.<br /> The Turkish web site itself isnt to bad. Signed up the other day to have a look.<br />Gpt started asking for me get head diameter consistency, skirt sizes, damaged pellets per tin,skirt wall thickness, how well they loaded and grouped etc so it could do an evaluation against other brands of same wieght and type etc.  Crazy really but thats the sort of thing it excells at. Comparing factual data. Can do research and cover multiple sites in multiple countries in the time it takes me to go through one. Still it has limits and can't access some sites and reviews.<br /> H&n barricuda 18, jsb jumbo heavy and the skypellets heavy dome all in ,22 will be an interesting comparison to run. All same wieght and should be about same size. If you want when you get them id be keen to swap a hundred jsb and tin for h&n 18 ( diana dont like the 18 and i brought two tins, jsb im stocked up on) for a hundred skypellets so i can run comparison tests on them and you can do likewise.<br /> Im a dome pellet person. Don't think pointed are worth it as they get point damage and don't seem to improve anything accuracy wise. Extra Penitration is not something i want either. Pellets dump little enough energy without a point to help them dump less. <br /> Things like hollow points or those designed to expand are usually pretty useless in a springer as they dont have power to expand them in flesh. Pcp is a different story but then slug preformance way outstrips pellet expansion and bc.<br /> Id use the ai comments as things to look out for, not an expatiation as i never asked for dates of articals and usually things like that often are people complaining as they test a new brand.<br /> But if you find it accurate that says something about the qc being they have a few few years under thier belt now.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:10px"><br /><br />Edited by kruzaroad - 16&nbsp;Jul&nbsp;2026 at 12:28pm</span>]]>
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   <title>How&#039;s the price on Pellets these days ? : Hi,Thanks for the AI dredge up...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=828">FalconNZ</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 1360<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 15&nbsp;Jul&nbsp;2026 at 11:58pm<br /><br />Hi,<div><br></div><div>Thanks for the AI dredge up of info. Had not gone there myself so you have done it for me.</div><div><br></div><div>As I said it's a bit new to me, but they make some the best lead shot for shotshell ammunition and widely used in Europe. Pellets are just an offshoot of their core business being that it is lead based. It's what they do. I can find out more.</div><div><br></div><div>I will ask if they make any other products.</div><div><br></div><div>Are the slugs in regard to hunting, ie larger than .22?</div><div><br></div><div>I am looking forward to trying them too, I have 1300 tins coming across the range, only big tins as they are better value in my opinion.</div><div><br></div><div>Hayden</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>]]>
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   <title>How&#039;s the price on Pellets these days ? : Hi Falcon,Once they are landed...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=681">RangerPete</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 1360<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 15&nbsp;Jul&nbsp;2026 at 8:54pm<br /><br />Hi Falcon,<br />Once they are landed create a post in this forum of that calibers, weights, shapes etc you have in stock.<br />I’m sure there are quite a few people in this forum that would be interested in testing them out.<br /><br />Just out of curiosity, do Sky metals make any slugs, or is it only pellets?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Pete.]]>
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   <title>How&#039;s the price on Pellets these days ? : Heres what gpt found out on skypellets....</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=643">kruzaroad</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 1360<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 15&nbsp;Jul&nbsp;2026 at 8:30am<br /><br /> Heres what gpt found out on skypellets.<br /> <br />SkyPellets – Background Research Summary<br /><br />Research compiled by ChatGPT (GPT-5.5) from publicly available manufacturer information and translated discussions on Turkish airgun forums.<br /><br />I became curious about SkyPellets because there is very little independent information available in English. Most of the material I could find comes directly from the manufacturer, so I searched Turkish airgun forums where the brand is more commonly discussed. The summary below reflects recurring themes from those discussions rather than a scientific test.<br /><br />Manufacturer<br /><br />SkyPellets is manufactured by SKY METAL SANAYI VE TİCARET A.Ş., located in Torbalı, İzmir, Turkey. According to the company, production began in 2019, manufacturing lead airgun pellets for both domestic and export markets. Their range includes domed, pointed and wadcutter pellets in both .177 and .22 calibres.<br /><br />At the time of writing I found no evidence that SkyPellets are simply rebadged pellets from another manufacturer, nor evidence that they manufacture pellets sold under other well-known brands. They appear to be producing their own products.<br /><br />Summary of Turkish user feedback<br /><br />The comments are mixed. Some shooters are very happy with certain models, while others report problems with different models. The criticism generally focuses on individual pellet types rather than the entire brand.<br /><br />Positive observations<br /><br />- Several shooters reported good accuracy with particular models.<br />- The 15.89 grain .22 dome received a number of favourable comments regarding accuracy and the softer, cleaner lead used.<br />- The 7.87 grain .177 flat pellet was reported to perform consistently in target pistol use.<br />- Some owners of Diana spring rifles reported no problems and considered them good value for general shooting.<br /><br />Negative observations<br /><br />Repeated comments included:<br /><br />- Inconsistent pellet-to-pellet quality within some tins.<br />- Pellets fitting excessively tightly in certain barrels.<br />- Occasional reports of pellets sticking in lower-powered spring rifles.<br />- Flashing (small burrs) remaining on some pellets after manufacture.<br />- Some models appearing to use a noticeably harder lead alloy.<br />- Reports that head diameter consistency may be affecting accuracy.<br /><br />One particularly interesting discussion compared the 15.89 grain and 18.13 grain .22 domes. Several users believed they were produced differently, with the heavier pellet appearing harder, brighter in finish and containing more flashing than the lighter version. If correct, this suggests that manufacturing consistency may vary between pellet models rather than simply between production batches.<br /><br />Overall impression<br /><br />Based on the information currently available, SkyPellets appear to be an emerging manufacturer rather than an established premium pellet producer.<br /><br />Unlike brands such as JSB, H&N or QYS, there is still very little long-term independent testing available. The Turkish discussions suggest that performance depends heavily on the specific pellet model and the rifle being used.<br /><br />The overall impression is not that SkyPellets are either "good" or "bad" as a brand. Instead, different pellet models appear to have developed different reputations. Some receive consistently positive comments, while others attract repeated criticism.<br /><br />Sources<br /><br />Manufacturer<br /><br />SkyPellets official website:<br />https://skypellets.com/en/who-we-are<br /><br />Turkish airgun forum discussions<br /><br />AirGunTürk – SkyPellets Dome 4.5 mm jam warning (Dikkat!)<br /><br />https://www.airgunturk.com/forum/thread/35968-skypellets-dome-4-5-mm-ile-t%C4%B1kanma-sorunu-dikkat/<br /><br />This discussion contains both positive and negative experiences with several SkyPellets models, including comments on alloy hardness, flashing, grouping and pellet consistency.<br /><br />The forum is in Turkish, but Google Chrome or Google Translate can translate the page into English with good results.<br /><br />---<br /><br />This summary reflects information available at the time of writing. As more independent testing becomes available—particularly from shooters outside Turkey—it will become easier to judge where SkyPellets fit in the market. <br />]]>
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   <title>How&#039;s the price on Pellets these days ? : Just to say that our Company has...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=828">FalconNZ</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 1360<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 15&nbsp;Jul&nbsp;2026 at 1:21am<br /><br />Just to say that our Company has a sample order in with our supplier in Turkey for a variety of air rifle pellets in various weights, shapes and calibres.<div><br></div><div>Too early to call on cost, we just have the opportunity to purchase so I thought I would just order a small sample of 1300 tins. Once they are here, we will investigate sales and distribution channels, but it is something completely different from our lineage in shotgun and centrefire ammunition.</div><div><br></div><div>They are marketed in Europe as SkyPellets but there is not much info about them. The Company produces our leadshot amongst other metallic alloys and ingots for worldwide destrubution and is a supplier to Turkish ISSF teams. Something to look forward too.</div>]]>
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   <title>How&#039;s the price on Pellets these days ? : THANKS for the link - if the JSBs...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=787">-Ec</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 1360<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 14&nbsp;May&nbsp;2026 at 12:00pm<br /><br />THANKS for the link - if the JSBs are not great in my .22s I'm keen to try superdomes]]>
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   <title>How&#039;s the price on Pellets these days ? : If it&amp;#039;s any help re pellets...I&amp;#039;ve...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=630">Grey Kiwi</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 1360<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 14&nbsp;May&nbsp;2026 at 9:10am<br /><br /><div>If it's any help re pellets...I've bought the R10 from here...and they have a good variety of Field/Hunting pellets too.</div><div><a href="https://www.berettanewzealand.com/ammuniti&#111;n-reloading/ammuniti&#111;n-air-rifles/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.berettanewzealand.com/ammunition-reloading/ammunition-air-rifles/</a><br></div><span style="font-size:10px"><br /><br />Edited by Grey Kiwi - 14&nbsp;May&nbsp;2026 at 9:11am</span>]]>
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   <title>How&#039;s the price on Pellets these days ? : As a recent airgun addict I&amp;#039;m...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=787">-Ec</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 1360<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 14&nbsp;May&nbsp;2026 at 8:40am<br /><br /><div>As a recent airgun addict I'm still working trying to find&nbsp; work out what works best in my guns.&nbsp; Takes&nbsp; me a fair bit of testing because half the "gatherings" of pellets are a problem between the trigger and the ground.&nbsp; Both my .22 rifles shoot well with 14.7 Webley Accupell and OK with Stoeger 15.74 - both of which are a mid range price.</div><div><br></div><div>My 30 cal Hatsan shoots well with JSB and FX 44.75 - currently I'm using the JSBs.&nbsp; This gun also shoots OK with Poly mags and H&amp;N 50 grn slugs.</div><div><br></div><div>Ive only tried JSBs in my little 177 but have some Accupells&nbsp; on the way from Ron Young to try.</div><div><br></div><div>As for my pistols&nbsp; - the 177 Mark 1 shoots OK with both JSB and Gun City wad-cutters and the .22 Senior actually seems to shot OK with Gamo wad-cutters.</div><div><br></div><div>I'm mostly a pinker with a bit of pest control.&nbsp; &nbsp;I don't do a great deal of plinking with the Hatsan as it will destroy most of my spinners.&nbsp; &nbsp;I do regularly put&nbsp; a few shots at paper, tin cans or plaster of Paris&nbsp; figures to keep my eye in&nbsp; - there is a group of turkeys that have started to come down my end of the road that I will use the Hatsan to sort out - I missed one with the Gamo two days ago - grazed across the top of its back as it run away.</div><div><br></div><div>I do put a lot of rounds through&nbsp; all my other guns at time need to build up a stash of suitable pellets incase supplies become difficult.</div>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=643">kruzaroad</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 1360<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 14&nbsp;May&nbsp;2026 at 7:57am<br /><br /> I'll be suprised if one of those brands don't do better than the hades.<br /> Over distance in particular.<br /> If you don't find a better pellet in those ive got some some jsb/commeta exact in the 16gr range i can send a handful down of. I have a thousand or so as a secondary pellet for the hw<br /> Ive kept aside as were the most consistent tins of pellets ive come across for weight and size. Hw loved them haven't tried them in other guns. ]]>
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