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Guide to competition air gun pellets for Olympic shooting
Selecting the right ammunition is crucial for both training and competition. All listed manufacturers produce excellent quality pellets suitable for ISSF 10m air pistol and rifle disciplines.
Flat Head (Wadcutter)
.177 Caliber / 4.5mm
Manufacturers typically offer multiple grades: training, match, and Olympic grades, which typically come in tins of 200 or 500 pellets. While higher grades come at a premium, they provide superior consistency and accuracy for competition.
Each gun may perform differently with various ammunition types. Even experienced athletes test multiple brands and types to find the optimal match for their specific firearm.
Premium German ammunition manufacturer, known for their R10 Match pellets and training ammunition. RWS is a well-known, high quality brand in the airgun community, and their pellets are widely used by competitive shooters.
Visit Website →German manufacturer offering a wide range of match-grade pellets for competition and training. H&N is a long-standing, high quality brand in the airgun community, and their pellets are widely used by competitive shooters.
Visit Website →Czech manufacturer that has a great reputation for accuracy and consistency. They are a popular choice for many competitive shooters.
Visit Website →Premium Chinese manufacturer of competition-grade air gun pellets. This is a fairly new manufacturer in the market, but their pellets are quickly becoming known for their excellent quality.
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