H&N Baracuda Match, .22 Reviews

Quality and price point of .052 per round. Very consistent POI when paired with my FX Impact M4 Sniper.

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When paired with my FX Impact M4 Sniper (with standard Superior STX 700 mm barrel) this 5.51mm (narrow) pellet can consistently maintain POI at 60 yds or less at 975 fps. This enables me to switch from Patriot Javelins 2 21 grains without having to retune the air gun when engaging targets further than 60 yds. Discussion: I believe the narrower 5.51mm receive less spin than the wider 5.52mm and thereby limit spin drift (spiraling) but have not tested whether or not this is works pass 60 yds because I use the wider Patriot Javelins 2 21 grains (.218) when engaging Rock Pigeons (sky rats) at distances greater than 60 yds. My theory is that the wider Patriots impart more spin which I need on slugs but do not on pellets since slugs are spin stabilized and pellets drag stabilized. But your mileage may vary.

Shoots great out of my fx Maverick

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Great pellet

Effective, consistent, good price.

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Effective service. Straight forward shopping experience.

Excellent accuracy in the Benjamin Maunder

some damaged skirts

make sure you don't purchase on Amazon. Poor packages and LOTS of damage

These are very accurate out of my Benjamin Maximus, and seem to carry good FPE (they rotate steel targets more than 15gr pellets).

I would like to see a 500 count tin at a slightly better unit rate.

My Hatsan Jet II hates these pellets - they may be too heavy for some airguns.

H&N is the only ammo for my Marauder. The groups with the 21.14 are so tight you can bet on them. Although it loves the 21.14 for those 75 yrd starling shots. Smashing

I am currently using the 21.14 as my primary ammo for my Marauder. Its accuracy on the range is sweet, and its effectiveness around the farm with pests is secound to nothing.

If you are a serious air gunner, you know you need the correct pellet for that right situation. H&N has all that.

Head shape and weight. Accuracy.

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I exclusively purchased these for shooting with my .22 caliber Umarex Gauntlet-2 pcp. It was field tested on my backyard shooting range where I zeroed in on the 2 inch targets bullseye at 30 yards after 10 shots. My scope used was a CenterPoint 4-16X40AOIR set on 10X. After consistently hitting hole in holes, I conducted a two shot chronograph test. Result was 880 and 881 fps in 44 degree temperature. I recommend this pellet and will reorder. This is my go-to set up until I run out of these, at which time I will switch to the Baracuda Power copper coated. The zeroed accuracy is mostly the same. Those were chronographed minutes after the above match pellets. The copper Powers chronographed at 859 and 860 fps. I slightly favor the Baracuda Match. Both pellets weigh 21.14 grains. Get a chronograph. WoodysWorld.

I like the domed head shape, weight. The accuracy.

Can not think of anything. I bought it based on its shape and size.

I specifically purchased this pellet for my .22 caliber Umarex Gauntlet-2 pcp air rifle. It did not take more than 10 shots to zero in on the center diamond bullseye that was on the stick-on 2 inch target affixed to a box 90 feet away. I always zero-in on hitting the bullseye whenever I choose a go-to pellet. It is not about how pellets group when compared with other pellets. I recommend this pellet. To me it is about hitting the vortex of the cross hairs. My favorite choice of scopes are the CenterPoint 4-16X40AOIR, which I have set on 10X. Once I am zeroed in, I then shoot at the 1 inch stick on targets. I have targets from 25 yards out to 50 yards, which is where the brush, trees, and forest begin to interfere. I have other pcp air rifles that I shoot: .25 caliber Umarex Gauntlet-2, the regular .25 Gauntlet, .25 caliber Air Venturi Avenger, and the .25 Remington 725 break barrel. I also Jane several other break barrels .177 and .22 calibers. IGet a chronograph.

I have these and the semi-conical domes version. I detect no difference in long range (@50 meters) performance..which is excellent at 30 ftlbs mv , delivering 18 plus ftlb at that range. Hatsan 125 spring, Beeman mach 12.5 both like them, though I rarely need shoot that far I carry a tin every time( just in case of fox or coyote at that range ( the guns sighted in with crow magnums...but will land these within skull area with no adjustments to scope) . My 17 to 20 ftlb springers do well with them to 30 yards...extremely accurate and hit harder than slightly more accurate Terminators. Since I have 5 springers I use a lot of other pellets for different purposes... that these do just as well... I I have to buy more and quit hoarding them.

The pellets are fine as they are. No sense griping...want more gotta pay for more.(

21 grains means that you need a powerful gun to utilize these efficiently ( they were designed for old Barakuda gas injection springers). 17 ftlbs will do for 45 yards (hunt/pesting) no problem for most stuff. I do get wind probs past 60 meters..but so do all other of my skirted pells..I just am able to see it cause they are big. Even at moderate velocity ..they make a thud sound.

My Benjamin Marauder Rifle shoots these very accurately.

Very accurate pellet out of my Benjamin Akela. Most accurate of all pellets tested. One hole groups at 25 yards. Hits everything on energy shot bottle at 55yrds.

Offer tins of 500 like another brand

H&N perform on par with JSB in all my air rifles

The H&N Barracuda .22 cal., 21.14 gr. has proven to be a great fit for my GAMO Bone Collector Gen. 2. I took advantage of PA's offer on the buy 3 get the 4th tin free. The pellets were received very quickly. Being new to this to pellet, I was pleasantly surprised with the performance, the cleanliness of the pellets and the shape and form of the pellets from the first to the pellet to the last. I highly recommend these pellets!!

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Excellent pellets, very accurate to 100 yds. Longest distance I have to shoot.

Haven't shot them yet so I can't give them a good or bad rating. I plan on shooting them in my Benjamin Gunnar when the weather gets above 0 degrees.

Great pellet for air rifles shooting hot. Nice heavy pellet adds to the stability and accuracy. Needs 800 FPS plus and is a lazer

500 pack

Best with hot shooting air rifles

Very accurate and consistent. I'm using them in an Air Venturi Avenger 22 cal. I have used the 5.51 head size but want to try the 5.52 to see what the difference is. Very satisfied.

I wish they weren't out of them right now. I need to order more. Larger quantities would be good too.

Great prices

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Delivery on time

great pellit packs a heck of a punch

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Very accurate. My Gauntlet loves them.

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These are great for longer shots. Field rats go down hard inside 25 yards

No flyers, exact weight, hard hitting on cast iron frying pans of course. No animals.

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If they dont come with foam top add one to denting down