JSB Predator .177

dekit · 8th Jul 2006, 12:46

Bought myself a tin of the pellets this week, and went out this morning nice and early (05.30) to give them a try

used my Mk3s. I dont know about the rest of you but in my opinion there Crap

. I Put a target up first to make sure my zero was ok ! well they flew all over the place

i didnt even bother to try them on live game i didnt want to cause undo stress to them OR me

the rest of the tin will be going in the BIN..........

Fleeingfox · 8th Jul 2006, 13:49

Hiya Dekit, I've been wondering about these pellets for some time, their price has stopped me buying them in truth, they strike me as a truly awesome rip-off.
You're not the first to state they are trashy pellets, but so many other people have stated they are marvellous.
Were the skirts damaged at all?
Another chap I know said they were 'ok' out to 40yds, but 'wobble' beyond that, what distance was your zero mate?
Finding the best pellet available is a real task eh mate

All the best, Kirk

dekit · 8th Jul 2006, 15:10

Hi mate, your right the price of the pellets are expensive ( dont mind so much if there good ). I put the zero out to 35yds ! I will go back to Bis Mags havent had any problems with them. It may be the rifle ! i know diffrent Makes of rifle like diffrent pellets, maybe the MK3s just wont get on with the JSB`s ????? If any one has had good or bad reports on them let us know......

Nigel Buckley · 11th Jul 2006, 09:21

I know Bob/R says you should start with a Clean Barrel when using these other wise expect bad results - he says they perform better with a clean barrel - I know u got a Daystate (walther barrel), other manufactures recomend you clean the barrels every few hundred shots.
If you used Crosmans (they cruded up the barrel badly) before hand i'd expect bad results.
i suggest you clean the barrel and give them another go, i don't think you would be disapointed.

Regards
Nigel

dekit · 11th Jul 2006, 15:38

Thanks Nigel i will ! I have also noticed the pellets are loose in the Mag ! maybe the skirts are to small for a tight fit in the barrel ? Would that effect them ? let you know i get on.......

**Airgunner** · 11th Jul 2006, 22:07

Sub 30 yards they are ok, pefect for close shots but thats it.

Fleeingfox · 12th Jul 2006, 02:57

Bob was good enough to send me some samples, I'm actually going to have the opportunity of finding out for myself now.
Thank you Bob, you're a gent'

Nigel Buckley · 12th Jul 2006, 12:41

I would not expect that the skirt not being a good fit to altert things that much, as the blast of air behind the pellet should open/push the out the lead to form good alround seal. i used to shoot 10m match stuff way back in time, and the coaches used to say, its the pellet head that really counts, deform/scratch that and your in trubble big time, the skirt will re-form to the size of the barrel !

I have never put this theory to test though,
But i will one day when i get to the range.

Regards
Nigel

Dr Bob · 17th Jul 2006, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airgunner

Sub 30 yards they are ok, pefect for close shots but thats it.

Ditto I got Great groups up to 30 yds

Bob