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Airguns by Make and Model => Crosman Airguns => Topic started by: Nate the airgunner on February 06, 2012, 12:29:55 AM

Title: Help choosing head size of pellets.
Post by: Nate the airgunner on February 06, 2012, 12:29:55 AM
I was using JSB 15.9 grain pellets, but im going to quit using them because the damage so easily.

So, Im going to order a tin of 500 H&N Field Target Trophy pellets for the Trail, but, they are available in either head size of 5.53 mm, 5.54 mm, and 5.55 mm, Im thinking of getting 5.54s, because they are in the middle, so hopefully not loose fitting, or tight fitting. Give me your feedback to help me out please.
Title: Re: Help choosing head size of pellets.
Post by: MustangMike on February 06, 2012, 12:54:36 AM
Look up the head size of the jsb's or if you can measure the head of a jsb. A digital caliper would be the best route to check..
Title: Re: Help choosing head size of pellets.
Post by: justindfish on February 06, 2012, 08:51:16 AM
I shoot the 5.53's in my Trail NP and they fit and shoot very good 5.54 may be to tight.
Title: Re: Help choosing head size of pellets.
Post by: Magman116 on February 06, 2012, 11:05:45 AM
In My Trail NP .22, I have used the 5.53 and the 5.54 head size in the FTT.  The 5.53 gives higher velocity.  That tells me the 5.54s fit too tight to my barrel.  Yours might be different.
Title: Re: Help choosing head size of pellets.
Post by: bodybag0 on February 06, 2012, 01:04:04 PM
In My Trail NP .22, I have used the 5.53 and the 5.54 head size in the FTT.  The 5.53 gives higher velocity.  That tells me the 5.54s fit too tight to my barrel.  Yours might be different.
Same with my trail NP.  I'd stay with the 5.53
Title: Re: Help choosing head size of pellets.
Post by: mtsheron70 on February 06, 2012, 01:14:48 PM
I shoot the 5.5 and they do just fine.  Going to chrony them this week as well.
Title: Re: Help choosing head size of pellets.
Post by: VAFarmer on February 06, 2012, 02:23:53 PM
Mic the current ones first, and then step up. 

Sort thru, chances are you will find a few that have larger head size.   Also mic any other brands you have around.

Sort to within a 1 thousandth.  I.E.  if most of the JSB's mic at .2155, then go .2155 to .2165.  then around .2165 to .2175, and so on, and so forth.   Convert to mm.
5.53 starts to work on most everything with a slightly bigger bore.   

Others are right, you want to just go big enough that it helps to tighten up groups.  NO bigger.   More area touching translates into more friction.

God bless,

Farmer
Title: Re: Help choosing head size of pellets.
Post by: Nate the airgunner on February 07, 2012, 10:15:28 PM
Ill most likely get the 5.53 mm now, thanks all for the help.