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Golden Rod Long-Range Pellets, Type 3, .177 Cal, 8.5 Grains, Pointed, Lead-Free, 150ct

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Description

  • .177 caliber
  • 8.5 grains
  • Pointed
  • Lead-free
  • Type 3 for long-range shooting
  • 150 pellets


These pellets are ideal for long-range shooting and perform best in guns that shoot 900 fps or more. They deliver 20% higher velocity than typical lead pellets. Does not fit Crosman or Daisy mags. Does not fit Gamo or Umarex metal mags (Beretta, Colt, Walther, etc.). Use only in single-shot breakbarrels and precharged pneumatic rifles.

Specifications

Brand
Skenco
Caliber
.177 (4.5mm)
Ammo Type
Lead-free pellets
Suggested for
Plinking/Fun
Projectile Weight
8.5gr
Ammo Shape
Ammo Diameter
.1772 (4.50mm)
Quantity
150

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Lid opens fast. Length of pellet body makes it easy to keep hold of while loading

Forward edges of the pellet sides catch on the edge of the breech, need to add a bit of a ramp to the shoulder of the head, and just forwards of the 1st sealing band on the plastic. Maybe a round-point version would be a good idea?

Accuracy in a P17 at 30 feet is a bit sub-par.

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These pellets appear to be well made.

I would like to see them offered in heavier weights.

My rifle is a Benjamin Maximus and it produces 1/2" groups at a measured 25 yds. with Baracuda Match 10.65 gr. pellets from a rested position. Using these parameters I got a 1 5/8" group with these pellets. Not accurate enough for hunting beyond 20 yds. in my opinion.

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Nice accuracy from my Gamo Whisper Fusion Mach 1.

Double the amount in a tin for the price. Plus manufacture in a 4.51 mm for a tighter fit.

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You get what you pay for. These pellets are cast within minimal variances

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I've only tested these from my rws magnum 350. Performance for me is a unknown from earlier models or air rifles with more use.

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You know, I've been a huge fan of Skenco ammo in all calibers for yrs, and a New addition to my air pistol arsenal just made me realize again Why,I recently picked up a Dan Wesson 715(pellet model), and when used w/ these rounds, or the Type 1's, and also the Type 4 Black Max match rounds you too will see why. Incredible accuracy, POWER!, and "Realism" found hardly anywhere else.

More to a container, When the rounds are "Flyin'", you'll see a container empty pretty quick!

These rounds are also Great when paired with any other single shot .177 rifle. In my XS-B9-A1, XS-B4-2A they're extremely accurate, and powerful, Also when paired w/ my Beeman P-17 they're a Squirrel Stopper, Rat Stopper, and any other small vermin you can find!(Same goes for the DW 715), Due to the great accuracy when paired w/ the P17,or DW 715 I wouldn't hesitate on a head shot for a Rabbit as well within 30ft.


I just wanted to add that in single-shot mode that they're equally fantastic in my daughters Daisy "Target-Pro 953", expect all your shots in the Black covered by a quarter from 45ft(benched).

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Slightly longer than lead pellets, and therefor easier to handle. Work well in my Crosman springer rifle and 1377 pistol.

price per pellet

I tried these plastic sabot type pellets with the idea that they might be more uniform with a plastic body than lead, and would give more consistent ballistics. I have NOT found that to be so. These are OK, and if you live in a state where lead is not allowed, these are a good alternative. But for the money, I'll stick with lead.

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more of the pellet contacts rifling

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not real good in the wind. they are fun to shoot.

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Great fit in the barrel, held a quarter sized 5 shot grouping at 30 yds indoors.

They need to have more weight. I bet a 10mph crosswind would throw these off by 6+ inches within 40 yards. I get the feeling that very little air pressure builds up behind these in the barrel, as the only thing that holds them snug is the little bit of plastic fin that makes the seal. Does not fit snug and utilize the rifling in the barrel with the actual pellet.

Accurate pellet and decent penetration. I compared these to the copper gamo pellets. The copper pellets outperformed these. Similar accuracy, but the copper pellets had a considerable bit more penetration. I would NOT recommend these for hunting. I nailed a large robin with one of these, and it RAN off (couldn't sustain flight). It's initial reaction was to attempt flight with a 3ft flop in the air. Very inhumane in my opinion, has no knockdown power nor does it create a significant wound. Head shots or heart shots only.

Henry Dec 09, 2015

Why shoot a robin? Good eating?? :-j

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Big time velocity. Great penetration

Difficult to load. Seam from mold stops cartridge from loading. Quite a few of the rounds could not even be used.

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LEEAD FREE, STEEL DESIGN-WON'T BUCKLE UNDER STRESS, PLASTIC CASING SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES BARREL DRAG AND DAMAGE, VERY ACCURATE

TOO LONG TO FIT IN MAGAZINE, CARTRIDGE, CLIP.

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