Page 5 - H&N Baracuda Hunter, .22 Reviews

i like that they hit pretty hard and seem to be very accurate ( i did have some fliers though ) but not many. i don't have a chrony so no numbers on them, but they'er heavy and still they seem to blaze out of my hatsan bt65 .22 cal. so far my rifle likes these the best. i'm getting good groups on quarter size targets at 50 yards. i think i can do better than that though if my gun was properly tuned. if you have a pcp or a rifle that can handle heavier pellets give these a try.

nothing but the amount per can. should be at least 250.

i think these will work better in magnum springers/pistons or pcp's .

these pellets are fair shooting in my Beeman RS sportsman and my Gamo Big cat 25 yards , they hold about an one and a half inch group

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these may do well with other air guns

These are awesome for targets within 35 yards. Definitely the most accurate pellet with a head designed for extra stopping power on small game. While not as devastating as H&N regular hollow points or crow magnums (haven't tried terminator) , these are far better than the two in having a consistent trajectory from my RWS 54.

Hand selected, I'd pay the price because aside from the flyers, these are the best overall hunting pellets.

I'd give them 5 stars across the board but frankly I think JSB is in a league of its own with hand selected ammo.

Very accurate out to 50 yards. As good or better than 14, 15, and 18 gr. JSB's.

Larger tin size and lower price.

@100 yards my elevation required just shy of 2 more mils elevation adjustment as compared to 18 gr. JSB's out of my Diana Air King 54. These pellets are a bit heavier and not very aerodynamic.

Uniformity and clean molding.

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My regd Talon with 18 in barrel did not groups these well but my Condor with 24 in barrel loves them. They are very accurate so far hiting where i am aiming out to 30 yds. Most of my work has been done at 10-15 yds on rats though and these things hit hard and make a mess! All hits are kills . wish i could post a pic of the damage however it is a little graphic. If your looking for a good pellet for pest control this is a good one for sure.

I really like the shape of this pellet along with the weight. Accurate in my R-10, but have not used it to hunt yet. Hope to tell about that in future.

I would like to see a heavier version. Had to give it a 4 rating because have not hunted with it yet.

This has the potential to be a good long-range hunting pellet. I have no pellet gage to establish a size distribution but the "fit" into the chamber of my D350 requires a very consistent push with a pellet seater. Finger pressure is not enough to seat the pellet in the chamber. The weight distributions (out of 2 tins) had the same average, 18.7 +/- 0.1 grains. Accuracy was stellar. At 10 meters, with iron sights, sitting (in my chair), the median radius from a 25-shot trial was 0.219 inches.

Please package them in 500-pellet tins. And bring the price down, at least in line with the JSB Exact Heavy... At about $50 per 1000 this pellet, as good as it has proven to be, is rather hard to justify.

This is a dull-looking pellet, compared to all other H&Ns I have tried (FTT, Baracuda Match, Sniper Light, and Sniper Magnum). But it is a stout and very well made pellet. From my D350 it hits the target with a very distinct thwack! And the shot cycle becomes perceptibly "sharper". This pellet fits the D350 chamber quite snugly, requiring quite a bit of pressure build-up before it starts to move. Ergo the "sharper" reaction from the piston. By contrast, the JSB Heavies and the H&N Sniper Magnums (both at 18 grains) have a much easier "fit" in the chamber and do not exhibit this sharper shot cycle effect.

Shoots accurately out of my RWS 850 (converted to PCP). I've hunted numerous critters in my yard with this pellet. If I do my part, these pellets deliver a devastating, ethical, one-shot instant kill. They are more consistent in diameter than Crossman Premiers, which are a pretty good pellet too. These are just a hair less accurate than the H&N or Beeman target match pellets, but they are a better hunting pellet (which is what I use these for).

Nothing at all. I've found my pellet. Back for another batch.

As others have stated, you just have to see what shoots well out of your gun. For me, these are ideal and I don't buy anything else at this point.

My Hatsan edge vortex likes these pellets. They shoot well. Have great penetration power. Bone and wood have not been an issue.

Larger count tins

I plan on buying more as needed. Good product. Very uniform in shape.

I never would have expected it, but these are among the most accurate pellets in my AT-44 long qe. They have been consistent from tin to tin. The pellets are always in great shape with no bent skirts, and are very clean. They have good weight for more energy down range. On my good days I can shoot 5 through the same hole at 30 yards. On a bad day I still get sub .5" groups at 30 yards. This is the pellet I always make sure I have on hand!

Like many others have said, a 400-500 count tin would be nice, with a little better price.

Like any air gun, try them in your gun to be sure. All air rifles have certain pellets that work best in them.

Accuracy, weight, consistency. I wouldn't have expected it, but these are the most accurate pellets in my AT-44 Long QE .22. If you have a gun with some oomph, they expand very well too. My gun is regulated at 32fpe, and it loves them. They do quite well on the gun with my unregged/modded cylinder as well, which is sending them at about 1050fps. I was a bit surprised at how well they hold accuracy at such a wide range of velocities. This is just a great all around pellet. I can shoot sub 1" groups at 50 yards all day long with them, and have put 5 in the same hole at 25 yards with them more than once. In other words they are more accurate than I am. They have good weight and hold energy well. I ALWAYS make sure I have some of these on hand!

The only thing I would change is to offer a 400-500 count tin.

Nice looking pellet BUT does not group well in any of my rifles.

Accuracy! The H&N Baracuda Match 21.14 gr pellets shoot well, so I do not understand why H&N cannot get this pellet to group well.

Screw in lid. Well made. Performance on game

500 count tin maybe

Haven't found a gun yet these won't shoot well out of

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These pellets shoot dime sized groups @ 25 yards out of my Crosman 2200 Magnum

I own a Hatsan at44-10 these 19.09 are very acct out to 65 yards on squairrls and ,crows

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perfirt for rabbits as will as squairrls and other pets problems around the house.

The fact it is a H&N Pellet, Quality and screw lid tin

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One of the most accurate pellets in my Titan .22 Cal. but have decided to go to a lighter pellet for the Titan and will lbe testing these in My Marauder file oh yes the Black Widow..grins

Besides the JSB Jumbo 25.39, these are my second best pellets for my Hatsan AT44-10 QE Long. I switch between these and the JSB's. These pellets are very accurate. They also shoot very well through my Gamo Silent Cat.

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These pellets work very well through almost any air gun, but work better in high powered PCP guns in my opinion.

Group nice out to 50 yards all fit tight when loading uniform shape

Better expansion

Shot out of umarex octane

Great pellets uniform nice finish all fit tight group 1 to 1 1/2 at 50 yards off porch railing

Would like to see better expansion in tests that I did

Accurate pellet good penetration didn't see much expansion unless shoot into wood target

Solid & hard hitting. Expands nicely on impact. Accurate

Make the pellet head just a bit more substantial. Make a lead free version.

H&N makes great pellets. Very consistently well-made & clean. Fits perfectly in a Benjamin Steel Eagle NP2 & Ruger Impact