Golden Rod Long-Range, .177 Reviews

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.

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.

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.

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

Quantity per pack

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.

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).

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.

more of the pellet contacts rifling

price

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

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.

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.

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.

accuracy,consistency,stoping power,penetration...these things are by far the most accurate and brutal pellets i have ever shot, the fit in the gun is perfect, the consistent shape is on par best buy i have made yet

absolutely nothing

i am using a crosman fury none nitro piston .17 cal

Less leading of the environment. Better penetration than lead pellets in the same weight class.

Accuracy doesn't meet my criteria for acceptable long range performance.

These do penetrate better than lead. They are accurate enough, in my guns, for short range hunting. I had to try them out. Too specialized for me to shoot many more of them.

Great Pellets!Fantastic accuracy, velocity, and penatration!They went clear through five inches of wax based modeling clay and stuck into the cardboard on my Crosman target trap that I was using as a backer at 15 yards with my (1200fps) Crosman Storm XT break barrel!The pellet's plastic casing was still intact with no damage to the pellet,accept for rifling marks.No other pellets I have tried with this test at the same distance would go clear though the five inches of modeling clay.

Nothing.

If you're looking for pellets with knock-down power and expansion,these "are not" what you want;but if you want penetration,high velocity and, accuracy;these are Great in my opinion!

The shape and weight. I love these in .22cal.

I don't know why, but the .177 version of this pellet does not offer the accuracy or penetration of the .22cal version. Performance is good, just not great like in .22cal.

If you try these and aren't that excited about their performance, try them in 22cal because those red missles are the size these pellets perform the best.

Decent penetration even on a low power Gamo

Accuracy was the most variable of any AMMO we've ever tested in our Beeman RS2 and Gamo Recon Whisper

Pretty fast, pretty accurate.

My MP 513M in .177 calliber loves these pellets. I can hit a golf ball over and over from 30 yards. I really like how the longer shape helps me seat them. The quality of each pellet is amazing. I have not seen one defective pellet. MOST OF ALL THEY ARE LEAD FREE!

Price and tin count. For the current price I'd like to get more bang for my buck. Or I guess lower the price if the tin count is goin to stay at 150.

These hit extreamly hard and do not deform. Watch what you fire these babys at. I'm sure this pellet would be great for hunting.

Looking for a nice long range pellet this one did not fit the bill.Did not work in my Diana34p could not group at 10 & 20 & 30yds.

love that these pellets are pointed and are longer than normal size pellets so they are so much better when loading,look like small bullets

make more come in the pack like 300 and color to red so you can see where you shot

good penetration and accurate,if you shoot anythig wooden it will go in but be care full if you shoot thick metal cause these suckers bounce off ,not if you shoot soup cans ,they go right through them

i'm reviting these with a paraffin ballistics target. I can definitely say these penetrated the paraffin target better than any other lead free pellet I have tested. It passed through the target and had enough energy to also make a dent in a wood backstop and bounce so I had to search for it. What it did do was retain it's form so well it could potentially be reused, although it's not recommended. What it did not do was any serious damage as it passed through the target. The hole was clean and a uniform 4.5mm front to back.

I'd not recommend these for hunting. These are more of an indoor range shot. A breeze will throw these off target in a hurry.

good for indoor 10 meter, poor for hunting and field target.