Gun City Javelin .22 18.2 gr Hollow Points ex H&N

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   A chap who writes for Airgun World completed about 2 years of experimentation with all types, shapes and sizes of .177 and .22 pellets (not slugs) using two identical PCP rifles (one of each calibre) and with two chronographs, one at the muzzle and one at the target - over different distances.
This comprehensive analysis came to many interesting conclusions.  Two of those conclusions that are relevant here, are:
Hollow Points lose accuracy earlier than the normal diabolo round-noses. They tend to go wobbly after 30-35yds....
The best overall accuracy at all ranges are the normal diabolo round-noses. They are far more accurate than all the other types....
Therefore, according to him (and me), you're wasting your money on the "gimmicky" pellets (pointy, hollow, etc) if you want to achieve best accuracy.

I expect its a different matter for slugs (?) but with pellets, I recommend you find the best normal diabolo round-nose pellet that suits your particular barrel and you'll have the most accurate solution for all ranges.

PS:  Gary Wain (the author) also tested a variety of hollow points for accuracy.  He tested Dynamic Triple P1's, RWS Super H Points, BSA Interceptors, SMK Victory Implodes, Bisley Pest Control, Beeman Crow Mag, Ultrashock HP, Rem Baracuda Hunter, H&N Baracuda Hunter, Precision Ballistics Mako and Bisley Superfields.

He found in his (Pulsar) barrels that the Bisley Superfields were best, the SMK Victory Implodes were the worst.  But none of them matched the normal round-nosed pellets.....

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Myson Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 07 Mar 2016 Location: Feilding Status: Offline Posts: 205	Post Options Post Reply Quote Myson Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 hours 12 minutes ago at 12:48pm
	A chap who writes for Airgun World completed about 2 years of experimentation with all types, shapes and sizes of .177 and .22 pellets (not slugs) using two identical PCP rifles (one of each calibre) and with two chronographs, one at the muzzle and one at the target - over different distances. This comprehensive analysis came to many interesting conclusions. Two of those conclusions that are relevant here, are: Hollow Points lose accuracy earlier than the normal diabolo round-noses. They tend to go wobbly after 30-35yds.... The best overall accuracy at all ranges are the normal diabolo round-noses. They are far more accurate than all the other types.... Therefore, according to him (and me), you're wasting your money on the "gimmicky" pellets (pointy, hollow, etc) if you want to achieve best accuracy. I expect its a different matter for slugs (?) but with pellets, I recommend you find the best normal diabolo round-nose pellet that suits your particular barrel and you'll have the most accurate solution for all ranges. PS: Gary Wain (the author) also tested a variety of hollow points for accuracy. He tested Dynamic Triple P1's, RWS Super H Points, BSA Interceptors, SMK Victory Implodes, Bisley Pest Control, Beeman Crow Mag, Ultrashock HP, Rem Baracuda Hunter, H&N Baracuda Hunter, Precision Ballistics Mako and Bisley Superfields. He found in his (Pulsar) barrels that the Bisley Superfields were best, the SMK Victory Implodes were the worst. But none of them matched the normal round-nosed pellets.....
	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq7jVyBfFqE Air Arms S510 US .22 Air Arms S410 .22 Weihrauch HW97KT .177 Weihrauch HW95 .177

JasonEdward Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2024 Location: Waihi Status: Offline Posts: 164	Post Options Post Reply Quote JasonEdward Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 hours 41 minutes ago at 1:19pm
	I agree and have read similar amd we don't favour diablos as the defauly pellet for nothing. But in my real world of very average skills MY shooting may not be good enough to show up small variations in accuracy between diablos and hollow points. But this thread makes it obvious few are interested in the hollow points. Pete does great real world accuracy and lethality/hunting testing of pellets including dissecting out the pellets to assess mushrooming etc. So I look forward to his findings. Myson have you seen Pete's JSB Knockout slug testing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRPnqJgxA1I&t=1829s

Myson Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 07 Mar 2016 Location: Feilding Status: Offline Posts: 205	Post Options Post Reply Quote Myson Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 hours 15 minutes ago at 5:45pm
	Thanks Mark - I'll check his video out. No doubt it'll be well presented and full of useful information! Pete's work is always well analysed and researched! I'll be interested in your personal findings as you try these hollow points! I'd love to see your 5-shot groups at 50 yds, firstly with your best pellet then with your hollow points. I think you'll be amazed to see how inaccurate the hollow points are beyond 30 yds..... I guess if you're shooting rats or pigeons in barns (out to 25 yds), they'll be fine. But then you'll have to change pellet, adjust your scope settings and re-lead your barrel before taking longer shots? Or, I guess you could keep one rifle dedicated to hollow points only? Ummmm....... I tried some hollow points once and the results just proved what Gary Wain's experimentation told us. But maybe your rifles will like 'em?! Let us know how you get on please.... thanks Mark.
	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq7jVyBfFqE Air Arms S510 US .22 Air Arms S410 .22 Weihrauch HW97KT .177 Weihrauch HW95 .177