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   <title>Reviews   : Green H&amp;N FTT Pellets</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> Green H&amp;N FTT Pellets<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 06&nbsp;Mar&nbsp;2026 at 7:49am<br /><br />Interesting review Mercs.<br /><br />The lack of seal with out a sharp sudden burst of air makes sence.<br />Guess there is a reason why they say PCP's only.<br /><br />They would probably be good pretty accurate for close range work, out to 10m (most pellets are).<br />But for the price, I just cant think of a suitable application that would warrant that extra expense.]]>
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   <title>Reviews   : Green H&amp;N FTT Pellets</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=548">mercs</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Green H&amp;N FTT Pellets<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 05&nbsp;Mar&nbsp;2026 at 8:22pm<br /><br />Green pellets through CO2 powered Airgun.<div><br></div><div>Pellet always remained in barrel at first attempt.</div><div>Generally but not always exited on second CO2 burst.</div><div>I could hear the gas passing the pellet confirming the flare was not sealing.</div><div>On the chronograph greens tested slower than a lead pellet confirming ineffective seal.</div><div>Pellets tended to tear the target so were tumbling.<br><div><br></div><div>Before loading the pellet head measured 5.54mm and skirt 5.72mm.</div><div>After failed discharge attempt the pellet head measured 5.54mm and skirt 5.59mm.</div><div>The head displayed clear markings from the rifling grooves.</div><div><br></div><div>Lack of sealing could be in the breech design of this unit so I will</div><div>change airguns and test again.</div><div><br></div><div>Umarex 850 M2 scoped with Nikko Stirling 3-9x40</div><div>20 yards bench-rest</div><div><img src="uploads/548/Umarex_850_test.jpg" height="213" width="320" border="0" /><br></div><div><br></div><div>Baseline with RWS Superdome 585 fps 20mm OD</div><div><img src="uploads/548/Umarex_850_RWS.jpg" height="248" width="240" border="0" /><br></div><div><br></div><div>Green pellet test 503 fps 75mm OD</div><div>Changed CO2 capsule and repeated with similar result.</div><div><img src="uploads/548/Umarex_850_greenb.jpg" height="244" width="240" border="0" /><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:22:09 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Reviews   : Green H&amp;N FTT Pellets</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=548">mercs</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Green H&amp;N FTT Pellets<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 03&nbsp;Mar&nbsp;2026 at 7:22pm<br /><br />Nice info Kruza.<div><br></div><div>I put one green pellet through the Gamo Magnum (29 ft/lbs) and definitely supersonic.<div>When warm day's return I will also check accuracy at lower fps through a CO2 powered rifle or pistol as a comparison.</div></div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:22:31 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Reviews   : Green H&amp;N FTT Pellets</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> Green H&amp;N FTT Pellets<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 03&nbsp;Mar&nbsp;2026 at 1:59pm<br /><br /> Just pulled this off the web mercs.<br /> Be interesting to see if they give a similar reply.<br /><br />Hardness and Sealing Issues:<br />Unlike soft lead, the tin alloy in FTT Green pellets does not deform easily to form a seal in the barrel, which can cause them to lodge in the barrel of lower-powered springers or CO2 guns.<br />Pressure Differences: <br />PCPs deliver a sharp blast of air that propels the pellet instantly, whereas springers build pressure more gradually.<br />Safety/Warranty:<br /> To prevent user complaints about stuck pellets and potential damage claims, H&N recommends them only for PCP rifles.<br />Effectiveness: <br />These pellets are designed for maximum accuracy at shorter ranges (around 30 meters) compared to lead counterparts.]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:59:52 +0000</pubDate>
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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> Green H&amp;N FTT Pellets<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 03&nbsp;Mar&nbsp;2026 at 1:54pm<br /><br /> It would be interesting to find out why only pcp. One or two in pocket could provide a quick barrel in clean in field though from sounds of it.<br /> That extra 5 yards really opened the group up. ]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:54:38 +0000</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/member_profile.asp?PF=548">mercs</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Green H&amp;N FTT Pellets<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 02&nbsp;Mar&nbsp;2026 at 11:41am<br /><br /><div>The 100% lead free has a cost.</div><div><br></div><div>H&amp;N FTT Green $35 per tin (200) = 17.5 cents each</div><div>H&amp;N FTT Lead $20 per tin (250) = 8 cents each</div><div><br></div><div>I found the Green pellets cleaned or stripped the bore requiring leading in of subsequent pellets.</div><div>At greater distance the accuracy quickly deteriorates.</div><div>With higher shot counts the accuracy deteriorates.</div><div>Tin is labelled "For PCP rifles only" and I have requested an explanation from H&amp;N.</div><div>Web site has the green alloy containing tin, zinc, iron and plastic.<br><div><br></div><div><br></div><div style="caret-color: rgb0, 0, 0; font-family: Helvetica; text-decorati&#111;n-thickness: auto; text-decorati&#111;n-style: solid;">Outdoors 20 yards, poor conditions with light rain and breeze from right.</div><div style="caret-color: rgb0, 0, 0; font-family: Helvetica; text-decorati&#111;n-thickness: auto; text-decorati&#111;n-style: solid;">Norica ZRS using Zero Tech Vengeance scope on 16 power.</div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica; caret-color: rgb0, 0, 0;">Pellet H&amp;N FTT Green 0.62g 5.50mm 3 shot group 11.94mm OD</span></div><div><img src="uploads/548/Norica_ZRS_FTT_green.jpg" height="494" width="480" border="0" /></div><div><br></div><div style="caret-color: rgb0, 0, 0; font-family: Helvetica; text-decorati&#111;n-thickness: auto; text-decorati&#111;n-style: solid;">Outdoors 20 yards, poor conditions with light rain and breeze from right.</div><div style="caret-color: rgb0, 0, 0; font-family: Helvetica; text-decorati&#111;n-thickness: auto; text-decorati&#111;n-style: solid;">Norica ZRS using Zero Tech Vengeance scope on 16 power.</div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica; caret-color: rgb0, 0, 0;">Pellet H&amp;N FTT 0.95g 4.53mm 3 shot group 11.41mm OD</span></div><div><img src="uploads/548/Norica_ZRS_FTT_pb.jpg" height="490" width="480" border="0" /></div><div><br></div></div><div>25 yards indoors practice session, inward scoring 4 shot groups with measured OD.</div><div>Mixed results and not competitive with several other springer users shooting 200's.</div><div>POA centre with no correction, the lighter pellet may actually need a different rifle or technique.</div><div><br></div><div><img src="uploads/548/Norica_green_card.jpg" height="461" width="640" border="0" /><br></div><div><br></div><div>I will check at higher velocity and undertake chronograph checks.</div><span style="font-size:10px"><br /><br />Edited by mercs - 02&nbsp;Mar&nbsp;2026 at 5:00pm</span>]]>
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   <title>Reviews   : Diana ar8</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> Diana ar8<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 05&nbsp;Jan&nbsp;2026 at 12:35pm<br /><br /> Its a very comfortable gun pete. This and sig have been my two favorite rifles to date.<br /> ]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Reviews   : Diana ar8</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> Diana ar8<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 05&nbsp;Jan&nbsp;2026 at 11:38am<br /><br />I like the look of the thumbhole and the almost vertical grip, looks very comfortable.<br />Its got some grunt at 25FPE!]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:38:42 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Reviews   : Diana ar8</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> Diana ar8<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 26&nbsp;Dec&nbsp;2025 at 9:33am<br /><br /><img src="uploads/643/IMG_20251226_102038.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /> Length: 1235mm with moderator<br /> Weight: ?  Not as light as a gamo, not as heavy as hw97 blackline. Its very easy to carry around for a few hours.<br /> Fps at muzzle: 794 ( 18.13gr pellet)<br /> Fpe at muzzle: 25.41<br /> Shouldering: very comfortable, get good cheek wield, sits naturally no adjusting head to get sight.<br /> Balance: approx center of forestock.  For me its just a tad too far forward in weight for free standing because it causes a slight downward pull when resting elbow into body, in this position due to where hand sits closer to trigger. Any other position its fine.<br /> Accuracy: affected by 30/30 scope but are hitting targets at out to 90m (pellet cans) though not with accuracy i would like at 80 to 90m, but think that is due to scope retical and lack of defined  aim points not gun. <br /> Trigger: adjustable and just as good as hw. Has small amount of creep after first stage but is smooth and pradictable,probably able to adjust out. I've had no need to adjust it as very happy with it.<br />Saftey: at rear and very convenient to push with thumb.  Doesn't require any effort and can be done with eye to scope.<br /> Build. Haven't had apart but it feels solid. Smooth and solid action cocking.<br /> Has stippling pistol grip and fore stock which works well even when hands wet.<br /> Thin rubber cover where cheek wields.<br /> Butt stock pad basic,hard.<br /> Barrel pivot. Solid and tight. No movement. Locks tight with reassuring click into place.<br /> Kick back. It moves. Noticable after shot as jumps from poi enough to need to realine on target center, though not enough to take  off target.<br /> Rear stock screw kept loosening and needed blue locktight in the end. Front  stock screws would loosen but eventually gripped without locktight. Moderator vibrates loose at both front cap and where body screws onto the  barrel mount for it, over time. This is still an issue and i just make sure its tight before i go out. Dont want to locktight it.<br /><br /> Overall. Very happy with this gun. Its a power house and drops rabbits/hares with authority. Even a slightly off poi shot causes enough damage to stop a critter. If I go out for a couple of hours plus, the weight isn't an issue and its not got a sling. The fore stock grip is well designed and very comfortable allows me to use a torch in the same hand im holding it with. Thats a huge bonus as it doesn't affect poi.<br /> I took a 100m shot at two hares (using guestimate when first got it) pellet landed between the two and it kicked up dirt!<br /> Quick to shoulder and get online. Gas ram as per usual is a god send in the field. Allows for extended periods of stalking the gullies and rock strew fields, scrub edges for hares without having to decock or cock the gun. <br /> This gun has rapidly replaced the HW97 as a hunting gun.<br /> This is not a gun I regret buying. Once I get a better scope and make sure its grouping accurate at extended distance the hw will probley be retired or sold. The benifit of gas ram,power,weight,ease of loading quickly, shouldering make it vastly superior hunting gun in my view.<br />  I'm about the hunting.<br /><br /> Update: back stock screw came lose today. Even with locktight!<br /> Its about 5-7 days since did it.<br /> Have redone it again will see if comes loose again.<br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /><span style="font-size:10px"><br /><br />Edited by kruzaroad - 27&nbsp;Dec&nbsp;2025 at 7:16pm</span>]]>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:33:26 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Reviews   : Megaorei NK008-16-850 night vision scope</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> Megaorei NK008-16-850 night vision scope<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 29&nbsp;Nov&nbsp;2025 at 7:14am<br /><br /><div>I picked up one of these on Ali Express for around $160 mid September.&nbsp; &nbsp;More details can be found in this link</div><div>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpHqODLBd0w</div><div><br></div><div>Because I wanted to use this on one of my air rifles at under 30m, I went with the 16mm lens that gives 5x maximum magnification.&nbsp; Overall I'm not impressed with this device.&nbsp; I cannot get the diopter adjustment clear without using my glasses.&nbsp; Neither day or night mode is quite as clear as the video above but it is adequate.&nbsp; &nbsp;As you may have noticed in the video above, both the charging port and the micro SD slot are not covered which would require taping up to provide some protection in anything but clear weather.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>I fitted one of these adapters&nbsp; to the existing dovetail to mount this on my rifle</div><div>https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/hunting-shooting/scopes-sights-mounts/mounts-rings/listing/5648895571</div><div><br></div><div>Even with is as far back on rifle as possible the scope was not far enough back to be able more than half the screen on the night vision scope.&nbsp; &nbsp;The depth of field is quite limited so when scanning different ranges, you have to keep refocusing the image with the front lens on the scope which is a pain when mounted on a rifle.</div><div><br></div><div>I ended up putting the original scope with a torch back on the rifle and using this device purely as a spotting scope which worked OK.&nbsp; I can get away without glasses when using the night vision just for spotting which is a little easier than having to keep swapping as my scopes are set up for using without glasses.&nbsp; Also even with the minimum brightness on the night vision it ruins my night vision so I need to use my left eye for spotting to then enable me to quickly target with my right eye and the scope on the rifle.&nbsp; For the possums&nbsp; I was targeting I am able to see the chicken feeder from my kitchen window which means I can check this from&nbsp; inside and then sneak out when spotting activity.</div><div><br></div><div>While this has worked OK as a spotting scope I would have been better off simply buying a night vision monocular than this device.</div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 07:14:59 +0000</pubDate>
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