I have a nice Browning 800 Express very powerful ad I just purchased these pellets from cabellas and I was concerned after I had notice the grain is about 5 grains more than the average pellet 22 cal iber , so will work in my browning 800 Express? H&N BARACUDA HUNTER EXTREME .22 CALIBER PELLETS 200 COUNT 18.52 grains
H&N BARRACUDA EXTREME 22 CAL. PELLETS
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Thanks Vetmx
I was really getting worried that I paid a little extra for these pellets and never saw the grains until after so now you make me more confident that these pellets will knock down some small game and its should not harm the O ring in the breech ?
I was really getting worried that I paid a little extra for these pellets and never saw the grains until after so now you make me more confident that these pellets will knock down some small game and its should not harm the O ring in the breech ?
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No sweat. Actually 18gr is probably, historically, the most popular weight for .22 caliber Spring gun users over the years...at least it used to be until the past few years when a whole lot of new pellet weights and shapes began to be available to the sport.
The spring in the gun, or an air piston for that matter, does not know or care what weight the pellet is. The power plant will provide "X" pounds of compression against the top of the pressure chamber no matter whether you use 12gr or 21gr pellets...the only difference is the heavier pellet will go a bit slower leaving the muzzle.
I used 18 and 21gr pellets for hunting at distances of 30 to 40 yards in all my .22 caliber mechanical guns and never had a problem. The 18 was the best all around for accuracy and energy at the point of impact for my pest control needs in the back yard. So have some fun!!!
Uncle Hoot
The spring in the gun, or an air piston for that matter, does not know or care what weight the pellet is. The power plant will provide "X" pounds of compression against the top of the pressure chamber no matter whether you use 12gr or 21gr pellets...the only difference is the heavier pellet will go a bit slower leaving the muzzle.
I used 18 and 21gr pellets for hunting at distances of 30 to 40 yards in all my .22 caliber mechanical guns and never had a problem. The 18 was the best all around for accuracy and energy at the point of impact for my pest control needs in the back yard. So have some fun!!!
Uncle Hoot
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thank U Uncle Hoot
I was really concerned about blowing the O ring on the Breech of my Browning 800 express pistol with this high grain pellet but thanks to you now I feel confident and cant wait to try them on some varmints .
I was really concerned about blowing the O ring on the Breech of my Browning 800 express pistol with this high grain pellet but thanks to you now I feel confident and cant wait to try them on some varmints .
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If the maker does not caution against the use of a certain weight pellet don't worry, if not sure ask them directly. If at some point the seal does fail for any reason it's a simple and inexpensive fix. When trying a new/different pellet especially for hunting be sure to do extensive accuracy testing, 18gr out of that pistol will have substantial drop.
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oh hoot
please answer this I had read on the tin of pellets for air rifles , will it matter that my pistol is a browning express 800 and not a rifle
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