New to HFT and looking for advice on Pellets

[Johnny Double G]

So, I've purchased an Air Venturi Avenge-X .22 and have been shooting it for a few weeks now. (and loving it). Ultimately, I think I want to try HFT. While exploring the gun, I started with JSB Exact Jumbo Heavy .22 in 18.13 gr for the first tin with delivery of the gun. At 25 yards (my backyard) I was stacking pellets in very little time with the only adjustments on the gun being limited to trigger pull adjustments. Internet searches of "Tuning the .22" quickly landed me at "Steve's Ultimate Guide" in which he's using the "Redesigned" heavier version at 25.39gr. So, I ordered those and spent several days trying to achieve the tune that he was displaying. Well, I'm getting close but can't match his exact numbers but am getting similar performance. However, the calculated FPE (46.9-50.89ft/lbs) are well over the 20ft/lbs specified by the AAFTA.org. Those heavier pellets, while are accurate at 50 yds are no more accurate than what I was getting BEFORE I spent 36+ hours tuning for the 25.39gr pellets, away from the stock settings that were pretty darn good for the 18.13gr version. Of course, I now have 4 more tins of 25.39gr in my shop LOL. I honestly don't know the speeds or energy levels of the 18.13gr pellets because I didn't have a working chronograph when I was shooting that tin.

So my question is, what grain pellets and tuning specs should I be looking for to shoot HFT with my .22 Avenge-X? I know a lot of folks prefer .117 caliber due to the flatter trajectory compared to a .22 but that's what I have currently. I am ready to order more pellets and am looking for those who know what they are talking about for advice since I obviously don't no anything about it.

Thanks ahead of time for any advice. It's appreciated.
Johnny Double G

 

[Jezter6]

It's a jerk move to knowingly violate the rules. Safety aside, these targets cost $$$ and are a huge investment...one that prevents climbs from wanting to reinvest in higher for capable targets.

Let's not suggest harming club targets.

 

[cavedweller]

I hear at Gran Prix matches speed/fpe is sometimes checked.
I have only shot one Gran Prix and those numbers were not checked.
AT local and club matches I think they don’t check and unless you are doing damage to the targets they probably don’t care.
I know of one location where 20fpe is exceeded all the time (the sound of the pellet impact is a clue) by some shooters and the match director can’t be bothered to care.
Slugs are also in use..would h
If you mention it you are labeled a troublemaker.
I don’t really care as they are not my targets.
You either play by the rules or you don’t.
Like when driving your car.
You either obey the rules of the road or you don’t.

Having purchased over 60 targets out of my own pocket and also maintaining those same targets myself, I would never let anyone shoot at them if their FPE exceeded <20 …. $$$$ and maintenance issues would increase dramatically. even cheap Pellets with antimony in them is problematic.