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Are heavy pellets better?

AIRGUNNING

Q Some of the airgun pellets I have seen in my local gun shop seem to be very heavy — twice the usual weight for their respective calibres. What are they intended for, and do they offer any advantages?

A High-powered airguns tend to perform better and shoot tighter groups with heavier pellets. Projectiles with more weight can also perform better in the wind and deliver more shock energy when they hit the target.

I have also found that heavier pellets can sometimes improve grouping with sub-12ft/lb airguns, but the extra weight does result in more of a curved trajectory, which means you must be