I have been testing my H&N FFT in 5.53 and 5.54 head sizes. I have put probably 150 pellets down range today trying to get one to stand out, but they are simply too close to call. I will shoot one and see a better group, then switch it up after a break and the other gives a better group. They both are giving me less than 1/8" groups at 30 yards, the variance being me, and group together right out to 60 yards. What I notice is the 5.53 seems to generally load a bit looser, with an occasional loose pellet. The 5.54 seems to generally load tighter with an occasional tight pellet, but neither are uncomfortable to load.
My JSB and Crosman tins are marked 5.55 head size, but the H&N definitely fit the bore better and I am getting better velocities based upon pellet drop at 60 yards; and slightly better accuracy.
I want to order some pellets in bulk but do not know which tins to order! The 5.53s are a bit cheaper, but not enough to make much of a difference. My question is it better to have the pellets more snug, or more loose? I notice I got one or two more flyers from the 5.54mm tin, but that may be the quality control as the others are pretty expensive Keiser branded pellets.
No doubt I am over thinking this........
My JSB and Crosman tins are marked 5.55 head size, but the H&N definitely fit the bore better and I am getting better velocities based upon pellet drop at 60 yards; and slightly better accuracy.
I want to order some pellets in bulk but do not know which tins to order! The 5.53s are a bit cheaper, but not enough to make much of a difference. My question is it better to have the pellets more snug, or more loose? I notice I got one or two more flyers from the 5.54mm tin, but that may be the quality control as the others are pretty expensive Keiser branded pellets.
No doubt I am over thinking this........