Just curious, typically- by brand and caliber, how many tins come in a sleeve? And how many come in a case? Say, JSB and H&N.
Quote from: Jshooter71 on January 23, 2022, 09:03:00 AMJust curious, typically- by brand and caliber, how many tins come in a sleeve? And how many come in a case? Say, JSB and H&N.I have already written the breakdown for 2 cases of JSB 0.177's:"I have supplied guns with two cases of pellets (2X5X10X500), so about 50k pellets as a first purchase."Meaning 5 sleeves per case, 10 tins per sleeve, 500 pellets per tin.H&N packs some pellets in 500 ct tins, some in 400 ct tins, but usually the 10 tins per sleeve and 5 sleeves per case is pretty uniform for 0.177"sFor 0.22"s the tins usually hold 200 for the same size tin. JSB uses a 500 ct tin for 0.22" and 0.20"s and they are packed 24 per case. But that is a relative anomaly in the industry. JSB also uses the larger tins for the big bores. Some of the big bores pack 150 (0.307") to 100 units (0.357") .Not too long ago (2 years) H&N started packing 400 ct per tin, 5 tins per box and then 10 boxes per case, and even more recently, H&N has opted for the blister package that protects the tin by using an oversized card to enclose a clamshell.Damages in transit were substantially reduced, so were insurance claims and cost. It is a PIA to have to "unpack" the tins, but you cannot really blame them. Cases still hold 50 tins (400 ct), but they are HUGE in comparison to the more "compact packaging" previously used.QYS packs in cases, no sleeves, but there are 50 tins (500 ct) per case. Needless to say that there are more tins damaged this way.In any event, IF you are planning on holding on to a "stash" for a considerable amount of time, make sure you package it right.Lead oxidizes and, unless the pellets get lubed and packed separately, they will oxidize over a period of 7-10 years.If you have a vacuum packer, pack tins in "flats" of 5 or 6 under vacuum. If you don't, consider wrapping new complete sleeves in Saran wrap or other film that seals upon itself.If your pellets are already some years old, consider lubing them and repackaging.Under NO circumstances should oxidized pellets be cleaned with vinegar, NONE! Lead acetate is highly toxic.Stay safe, keep well, and shoot straight!HM
What's the harm in pellet oxidation? I'm talking about the level where the pellets have no gleam, but a dull grey color. What's the harm - traveling through the bore at 800 - 900 fps, does it have an effect on...anything?
I’m not a field target shooter just a plinker and occasional eradicator of pests. I’ve narrowed down my 4 springers likes to H&H Greens and H&N FTT’s. So at the moment I have three tins in the safe. I can purchase the H&N’s almost anywhere so to me it’s pointless to over stock.
Quote from: Windmill01 on January 23, 2022, 07:11:04 PMI’m not a field target shooter just a plinker and occasional eradicator of pests. I’ve narrowed down my 4 springers likes to H&H Greens and H&N FTT’s. So at the moment I have three tins in the safe. I can purchase the H&N’s almost anywhere so to me it’s pointless to over stock.Any true Airgunner knows that the right answer is written in the Airgun Handbook: “Thou shalt hord your favorite pellets or ye be struck down and burneth eternally in a lake of molten lead!” - Verse 177, chapter 22. -Marty
Gee, at 2k-4k pellets I seem undersupplied. How do you count the half tins?-Y