Montana pesting and lead free pellets

[Shootermedic]

I finally bit the bullet all picked up an impact compact for Tony at Talon Tunes. It was a hard pill to swallow at first but I now do not regret is at all. The fruits are below. I have some permissions that would like me to use lead free pellets. Do you all have any experience with them?

 

[2L8]

@Shootermedic, In .22 Try the Predator GTO's and the H&N Green's. They should suit you just fine. 

Nice setup you have there! 

Patrick

 

[maxtrouble]

Nice shooting! The lead free GTO pellets are made from tin. They ricochet. Not recommended for indoors at all. 

 

[Shootermedic]

Thanks for the reply’s,

I ordered some GTO’s, H&N green, and some Crossman’s. 

I will give an accuracy report as soon as I can. 

 

[bd2021]

Nice gun, and harvest. 

 

[qball]

How far do you shoot? The much lighter pellet loses steam really quick so might want to go bigger caliber if you want to shoot pass 40 yards. H&N green .25 is really good but pricey. I have not tried GTO but if you shoot indoor I would recommend a dedicated low power 177 gun, still wear safety glasses regardless because lead free pellets do tend to bounce a touch more. 

 

[2L8]

How far do you shoot? The much lighter pellet loses steam really quick so might want to go bigger caliber if you want to shoot pass 40 yards. H&N green .25 is really good but pricey. I have not tried GTO but if you shoot indoor I would recommend a dedicated low power 177 gun, still wear safety glasses regardless because lead free pellets do tend to bounce a touch more.

/\ /\ /\ Good question and good advice right here. @maxtrouble mentions it as well.

Patrick

 

[SqrlHntr]

Ive used GTO’s and HN FT greens and found the GTO’s are better at distance. I personally would not hunt with either of them though for the same reason as stated above. Not enough juice at a distance. But they are accurate and consistent. 

 

[SDellinger]

I've shot birds with GTO'S at 70 yards and they are very accurate but have noticeably less impact than a lead pellet. Lots of flyoffs. FX500 25 cal 11.7 grain at 1045 fps.