How can I buy a specific lot of pellets? I bought some mk1 from AOA and they were the perfect fit for my impact. When I placed the order they were 4 tins and out of 4 there were 2 tins that were shorter and they fit smoothly into the berral. The other to were a tighter fit and shot terrible. Can I just call AOA and tell them I want these specific pellets will that work? They were all mk1 pellets just 2 different sizes?
MK1 VS Mk2 .25 heavies
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nope, pellet sellers are not responsible for the size and weight of the pellets inside the tins. Some dealers many replace the tin for for (once) to try to keep customer satisfaction up but not the norm.
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Luck of the draw my friend. I am so worried as well, bought 6 tins because they were dead on, now I have 1.5 tins left. I am dreading the moment because it's right around the corner. Wish me luck!
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The only way to an absolutely consistent projectile is cast or swage and sort your own re-making those that don't meet your specification.
Thurmond
Thurmond
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When you call to order from AoA,
Order in quantities of 5. That way you buy 4 get one free.
Specify that they are all the same lot#. If you know the lot# you want, you can ask them if they have any. Otherwise they'll send you whatever lot they grab, but they will all be the same.
Tom
Order in quantities of 5. That way you buy 4 get one free.
Specify that they are all the same lot#. If you know the lot# you want, you can ask them if they have any. Otherwise they'll send you whatever lot they grab, but they will all be the same.
Tom
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Call Jim at Precision Airguns and Supplies in Dryden Michigan. He is "mom and pop" and will look at dye lots on pellet tins and send you what you want.
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At PA, you only have to buy 4 tins to get the 4th free (I.e. You only pay for 3 of the 4).
On the question on pellet sizes, no two are the same which is why some people that compete in BR and FT spend time weighing and sorting all of their pellets.
They don't usually claim that some shoot well and some don't (once damaged ones have been removed). It's more that pellets of different weights have a different poi. By grouping all of the pellets by weight and only loading a mag with pellets of similar weight, they get better groups. They will literally spend hours sorting pellets into different baggies to match their weight.
They also like to clean and lube pellets too. Pellets aren't usually one of the things in life that I like to use lube for but I keep meaning to try it to see if it makes me into a world-class marksman.
On the question on pellet sizes, no two are the same which is why some people that compete in BR and FT spend time weighing and sorting all of their pellets.
They don't usually claim that some shoot well and some don't (once damaged ones have been removed). It's more that pellets of different weights have a different poi. By grouping all of the pellets by weight and only loading a mag with pellets of similar weight, they get better groups. They will literally spend hours sorting pellets into different baggies to match their weight.
They also like to clean and lube pellets too. Pellets aren't usually one of the things in life that I like to use lube for but I keep meaning to try it to see if it makes me into a world-class marksman.
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You know I've had similar problems with the basic Kings used to shoot dead on and easy to load now are tough to load and accuracy has opened up to an inch at 50yds. Polymags shoot better than them by far now
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Unfortunate part of commerce is as demand increases quality usually drops forever or at least till the growth "spurt" is ended. It is being seen across the board in the USA now since there are literally millions of "new" people here who have lowered expectations because of the conditions and supplies in the lands where they originated from. This cost us all since they will buy substandard products and never complain! Those of us accustomed to a higher standard are left out in the cold because the manufacturers stock holders only respond to $$$ PROFIT margins. Few if any care about quality in a sellers market. These of course are generalizations to apply as you see fit.
Thurmond
Thurmond
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