H&N Match Heavy .177 Cal, 8.18 Grains, 4.49mm, Wadcutter, 500ct

I measured 16 pellets (2 measurements on each pellet 90 degrees apart) for head size and skirt size. The pellets claimed to have a head size of 4.49mm. The average head size was 4.481mm with a range of 0.03mm and a standard deviation of 0.008. The average skirt size was 4.663mm with a range of 0.16mm and a standard deviation of 0.032. The range in head size was about average of all the brands and models of pellets I have measured so far but the range in skirt size was the worst of any brands I have measured. The soft skirt way not be as important as head consistency but it could affect velocity because of the variation in how tightly they fit along barrel walls.

I tested these as part of a broad test of pellets with my Gamo Whisper. Taking into account that all barrels are different, these (4.49mm) work best for me, of the H&N Match pellets. They are very consistent, very accurate and decently priced.

I wish that H&N would put the exact size on the can, rather than the generic 4.5mm. You have to look at Pyramid's code on the back to see what you're shooting.

Your mileage may vary.

Good for target practice.Collapse completely and fly fairly accurate.Nice uniformity with too much variance.

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Good pellet for backyard target practice.