Page 9 - JSB Match Diabolo, .22 Reviews

Nice looking heavy pellet.

screw on lid

I had high hopes for this pellet in my Marauder. Unfortunately, I had trouble even hitting a 8x10 target at 50 yards. With Kodiaks, I'm around 1" center-center. It seamed to improve a bit after turning up the power, but still very scattered. I don't know why.

I shoot these bad boy's out of a Diana 48 and they are freaking awesome; both accuracy and knock down power are superb. While considering the JSB Monster's I did have some concerns about my springer not generating enough velocity to allow a 25 grain pellet to exit the bore before any recoil might effect accuracy, much to my satisfaction this was not the case.

Maybe the name

I tested these pellet's at 20 and 25 yards; here are some of my observations while shooting at telephone book about 3 inches thick. First: the pellet punched a perfectly round hole_ there was no wobbling in flight. Second: at both distances I shot groupings of a half-inch with no strays_ deadly accurate. Third: penetration of the telephone book was about an inch and a half_ good velocity. Fourth: the pellet mushroomed just like a high powered rifle slug_ knock down power and less chance of over penetration. Fifth: there were distinct grooves cut into the portion of the pellet that did not mushroom_ the non-hourglass design of this pellet allows it to take full advantage of the spin generated by the rifling within the barrel. I never bothered doing a ballistic test beyond 25 yards. After me and my gun became adjusted to the Monster pellet's I took my liberties on a pecan bandit (squirrel) and knocked the stuffing's out of him at 30 plus yards.

I was kind of reluctant to try these things because of the weight. I actually didn't think they would be very accurate. Well, I tried a few shots in my Air Force Talon and what a surprise! I had groups in the 3/8" to 1/4" range. These shots were at 60 plus feet, so I think that is excellent. I have NEVER had that kind of accuracy with any other pellet I've tried in this gun. And as you would imagine, they have some bodacious knock down power. Nice job, JSB.

Not a thing.

Just try them. I think you will be as impressed as I was.

Heavy and well made. Fit in the Marauder magazine. Same high quality that JBS is known for.

These don't group quite as well as the JBS Exact 18.1 in my Marauder but are plenty good for hunting. But these are high quality pellets and cycle very well in the marauder. Good hunting pellet for larger game.

Everything about the pellets ( only )

Container --- THE LID --- When you have heavy pellets you must have a SCREW ON lid.. NOT one that you push on !!!!

They work great in my Mendoza RM-600. Nickle group @ 30 yards. Great take down power !!!!

Heavy hitter! Like a flying fist!

world hunger

For high powersd rifles only.

These. like all JSB pellets, shoot SOOOOOO accurate in my Crosman 2240, and HPA 2250, and Talon SS...i've tried MANy brands..JSB always comes up as most accurate...another thing I like about them is that they aren't "dirty" like some brands...(you almost need to wear latex gloves to keep hands from getting filthy!) but not with JSB's..no oily feeling, no dust in tin....the tins are always taped shut , and the foam insert helps protect them from handling damage....Perfect in every way!! And the WALLOP they deliver is astounding..I'm getting 33.3 FPE with my 2250 HPA!!!

Naturally, I wish they were less expensive, even though they are worth the P.A. price.. just human nature to want them for less...but then again. I do shoot considerably more than the average guy...

If you're looking for a heavy pellet that delivers both accuracy AND stopping pwer, I strongly recommend you give these Jumbo Monsters a try. Might as well a tin of the 14.3 Jumbo Express while you're at it---for your everyday plinking pellet....in my opinion, you can't go wrong with any of the JSB pellet line.

i like the fact that when i shoot a bird or sqrll they do not fly or run away

cant really think of anything i would change

these pellets work very good with the marauder i have the 22 cal and shoot thru the same hole at 35 yds.

Cost and weight

Nothing

Works great with the Evanix S10. A very accurate pellet that seems to like the 850 fps mark. This should work well wiith the Airforce Condor and is a good cost alternative to the more course korean offerings.

These pellets performed the best alongside H&N match. Both pellets hit the same spot on target with identical groups shot through my Marauder. A string of 20 shots could be covered with a quarter Shot off of a sand bag rest.

500ct tin would be great

I am torn on how to review this pellet. I hate to give it a poor rating, but the accuracy from my Evanix Renegade was simply awful. The .22 Monster is beautifully made, very uniform in sizing, shaping and weight, and you get plenty for your money versus some of the more expensive pellets. I found no defective pellets at all in looking at 400 rounds. Velocity was very consistant from shot to shot, but for whatever reason, these just weren't compatible with my rifle at all. Wish I had another .22 to test them in, they could very well be superb in a differently designed rifle.

As always recommended, buy a tin or two to test fire before committing to a bulk order.

Consistent shape and weight. Soft lead alloy. At 50 yards, they produce groups between 0.875" to 1.8125" at speeds of about 930 fps at 45 degrees F. The group size grows at higher speeds. At 100 yards, they produce 10" or larger groups (Kodiak averages 2" and Eun Jin 28.4 gr and 32 gr 2.5" at 100 yards.) Accuracy is way below that of the Kodiak. Both power and accuracy are way below that of the Eun Jins. But it does have a higher point of impact at 50 yards which suggests it shoots a little flatter than a diabolo-shape pellet. Personally, I like the Kodiaks and Eun Jins much more than this pellet.

Anything to make it more accurate. Well, that might just point us to the JSB diabolo pellets.

These pellets were shot from a Sumatra 2500R (380cc) that has passed the break-in period and the barrel cleaned per the Pyramyd report.These pellets were "sized" by inserted from the end of the magazine. Also, there is more lead debris left in the bore due to the thinner pellet skirt.

This was the heaviest pellet that would still fit in the clip of my benjamin marauder. Pellets are well formed. Excellent groups in my gun, some ten shot groups at 40 yards under a half inch which is stretching my abilities with a fixed power 4x scope anyway. Haven't had a chance to hunt with them yet but at 25 grains they are sure to hit hard.

Nothing really, could always be cheaper or have a screw on lid, but I doubt either is going to happen.

Skirt is on the thin side as is typical with JSB pellets.

A smooth clean pellet.

Absolutely Nothing!

I never thought that I would find a pellet that would out group a Beeman Kodiak at 50 yards in my AIRFOCE CONDOR. Man how wrong I was.I have the power setting on 11 and shoot 5 shot groups smaller than a dime at 50 yards.I have not shot any further than that yet but I sure these pellets will be accurate on out to past 75 yards.They are also more resistant to wind becuase of thier shape and weight.In my opion these are the best pellets to buy for a CONDOR.If you have a Condor or any PCP with the power close to a Condor you have to try these MONSTERS . YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED.

G-R-E-A-T: they load and shoot well in my Marauder.

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