Trying to find .177 pellets that are 4.45 or 4.46mm. I know people will say that's not .177 but I have two Diana guns that won't shoot out a pellet that has been sized down to a 4.48 without first rodding it through the barrel. Both barrels are clean and bright just seam extremely tight.
- The AGN App is ready! Search "Airgun Nation" in your App store. To compliment this new tech we've assigned the "Threads" Feed & "Dark" Mode. To revert back click HERE.
Pellets smaller than .177
- Thread starter quickdra64
- Start date
I have a pellet measuring 4mm someone gave me. I never saw a rifle for it.
I also read about a 4.4mm / .172 air rifle being made, so that might be the caliber you are looking for.
In the past some interesting calibers were made but might be only to test or it did not take off in the market.
I also read about a 4.4mm / .172 air rifle being made, so that might be the caliber you are looking for.
In the past some interesting calibers were made but might be only to test or it did not take off in the market.
Last edited:
Upvote 0
I'd try making a die for them. See if a drill bit can be found that's the right diameter and then drill a hole through aluminum or brass and push the pellets through. If you can't find the exact drill bit then I'd drill it a size small and open it up a little with a fine file.
Upvote 0
The reason I ask is that for example, the Diana Octoberfest gallery rifle is designed to shoot only 4.4mm lead balls or BBs and not pellets which are larger.
Are your Diana’s specifically designated as for use with pellets?
Upvote 0
There are 4.4mm pellets available. I think it is Cometa brand manufactured by JSB. I read it before but cannot find the link now.
Upvote 0
Everybody should have a wire gage set. Right? Commonly called 'number drills'. BTW #80 is a mere .0135. and #1 is .228.
Upvote 0
Both guns list they are .177, not really sure of the problem. I will try pushing some pellets through and measuring them.
Upvote 0
Odd you would have same issue with two very different airguns. On common factor is that both are old. What is the condition of the breach seals? What is the condition of the piston seals? Is it possible neither airgun is producing enough pressure to propel the pellets unless they are very loose in the bore?
Upvote 0
is that like, tight all the way through or are the barrels just choked? ive seen chokes that will size a pellet down a couple of hundredths lol .. but usually thats in the last several inches of barrel and usually they shoot fine that way ..
Upvote 0
When I was a kid, before I knew anything about airguns my brother was given a Diana 23 that was the same way, we had to push a pellet through, then it would shoot it. The gun was already pretty old and worn out in 1980. Several years ago when I got into this hobby I dug it out of the back of a closet and put a breach seal in it, there was none. It was like magic so I proceeded to do a full rebuild. That old gun is quite a shooter today.
Upvote 0
J&S sells 4.4mm ball my Diana model 1 and Haenel 100 both use it.
19.50 = appx 950 balls https://www.jgairguns.biz/index.php...lt&search_in_description=1&keyword=4.4mm+ball
19.50 = appx 950 balls https://www.jgairguns.biz/index.php...lt&search_in_description=1&keyword=4.4mm+ball
Upvote 0
Thanks, I will try to see what happens the seals look good, I have a second model 6 that shoots great I'm going to switch barrels and see if a pellet will shoot through that way.
Upvote 0