Survey says..

[vinenator]

I shoot Hunter Class Field Target and either shoot my FX Cyclone .22 or my Marauder .177.

don't say it, I have heard it all before, but i can still shoot more accurately with the .22

anyways, that isn't my point.

I had the Marauder set up to shoot 20fpe using 10.3gr Air Arms pellets. The regulator held the speed near 910fps which is more like 19fpe.

anyways, i didn't use the rifle for a few months over the winter and when i brought it out to get it ready for an event, i noticed it was now shooting near 1000fps. a bit hot for 10.3gr pellets but with the 8.4gr offerings it is still shooting at 19fpe or so.

i haven't had the chance to test the accuracy of the lighter pellets, but in general, which is a better choice, the faster, lighter pellet or the slower heavier one? we are talking only about Field Target here.

thoughts?

[bubba zanetti]

Heavy! Bucks wind better and retains energy down range.

BZ

[John E.]

On a windy day the heavies are your friend, but if the winds are 5-7mph and you have practiced for hold off the 8.4 work better.  The lighter pellet will give you a better trajectory, meaning the flat spot will get you a zero from about 18yds to 40 instead of 20-35(with the heavies) making ranging errors at short and longer distances less noticeable.