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Title: The new Gamo PBA Bullets...Full copper
Post by: STi on February 07, 2011, 03:07:40 PM
I ordered these in December and they arrived today...which is my Birthday...What a treat!
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Title: Re: The new Gamo PBA Bullets...Full copper
Post by: RWS-4-Me on February 07, 2011, 04:15:31 PM
Cool! 8) Though I doubt they'll be accurate.

Happy B-day! ;D

Conor
Title: Re: The new Gamo PBA Bullets...Full copper
Post by: bradyman1 on February 07, 2011, 04:31:15 PM
I bet those cost a premium. Where did you get them and how much?
Title: Re: The new Gamo PBA Bullets...Full copper
Post by: 454 Big Block Chevy on February 07, 2011, 07:32:43 PM
Those look like they will be good... if there accurate they should be a good Lead Alternative
Title: Re: The new Gamo PBA Bullets...Full copper
Post by: a1Bogey on February 07, 2011, 08:31:59 PM
Happy Birthday!!!! ;D    Where or who did you order them from?  Ordered in December and just now getting them?

Let us know how they work for you.  I've not seen any info on them


Bogey
Title: Re: The new Gamo PBA Bullets...Full copper
Post by: Nathan on February 07, 2011, 09:35:21 PM
http://www.gamousa.com/product.aspx?productID=389 (http://www.gamousa.com/product.aspx?productID=389)

http://www.gamousa.com/product.aspx?productID=390.. (http://www.gamousa.com/product.aspx?productID=390..)

Nathan
Title: Re: The new Gamo PBA Bullets...Full copper
Post by: Nathan on February 07, 2011, 09:37:10 PM
I would appreciate any testing you can do i.e. grouping at various distances, weights for consistency, chronograph readings, penetration and expansion results etc.

Nathan
Title: Re: The new Gamo PBA Bullets...Full copper
Post by: STi on February 08, 2011, 12:16:34 AM
I got them Directly from Gamo..No time to shoot yet and can only test at 12 yards in my basement...Many feet of snow outside...No chrony but do have a scale. My dynamic sn2 are penetration king and will be interesting to see how these match up.

This will give you an idea how long they are...

CPHP,Beeman FTS,H&N Hollowpoint,H&N spitzkugel, RWS Superpoint extra, Dynamic SN2,PBA Bullet, Dynamic XP2, Polymag, RWS hyper velocity.
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Title: Re: The new Gamo PBA Bullets...Full copper
Post by: yote300wsm on February 08, 2011, 12:38:14 AM
How does $20 for 150 sound??? That's over 13 cents a round! Not in my lifetime.
NOTHING beats lead. jmo.
Title: Re: The new Gamo PBA Bullets...Full copper
Post by: STi on February 08, 2011, 01:09:21 AM
Quote from: yote300wsm on February 08, 2011, 12:38:14 AM
How does $20 for 150 sound??? That's over 13 cents a round! Not in my lifetime.
NOTHING beats lead. jmo.

Lol, Yeah not cheap and not for target practice..I see them advertise for around $15 on other sites but still not cheap.I just wanted to try them.
Title: Re: The new Gamo PBA Bullets...Full copper
Post by: Nathan on February 08, 2011, 01:18:29 AM
I wonder if they are a Copper alloy? I would guess so, as pure Copper would probably be even more expensive than they already are  :o I guess if you are concerned about Lead or live/shoot in an area where lead is banned for hunting, they may have merit.

Nathan
Title: Re: The new Gamo PBA Bullets...Full copper
Post by: STi on February 08, 2011, 01:30:43 AM
Quote from: HNT5 on February 08, 2011, 01:18:29 AM
I wonder if they are a Copper alloy? I would guess so, as pure Copper would probably be even more expensive than they already are  :o I guess if you are concerned about Lead or live/shoot in an area where lead is banned for hunting, they may have merit.



Nathan

Hmm..Maybe i should cut or try and scrape off the copper to see.
Title: Re: The new Gamo PBA Bullets...Full copper
Post by: oldpink on February 08, 2011, 03:43:55 AM
Just as with the Raptors, those lightweight pellets will abuse the living daylights out of a springer.
Might do okay below 1000fps in a PCP or pumper, but harder than lead pellets tend not to grip the rifling very well.
More likely a novelty item.

Edit: Oops! I see they weigh 14.4 grains, so would definitely not harm a springer.
Just have my doubts about their effectiveness, either on game or on target.
Title: Re: The new Gamo PBA Bullets...Full copper
Post by: squirrelsniper on February 09, 2011, 12:10:07 AM
i was contemplating on getting some of those, but i have a feeling they won't be very accurate.. i have some crosman pointed ssp's (9.5grn) that i got for my 2240 and they proved to be inaccurate. after shooting one into a milk jug full of water i inspected the pellet and there was barely any rifleing marks on it and some of the skirt was peeled back, which proves that they don't catch the rifleing too good. let us know your results of any tests you try

oh and they have these on pyramyd air now, along with a couple other new pellets
Title: Re: The new Gamo PBA Bullets...Full copper
Post by: goodland on February 09, 2011, 10:08:10 AM
Keep us posted when you do an accuracy test.
I live in commiefornia home of the California condor so I gotta play by the rules.
Thanks
Title: Re: The new Gamo PBA Bullets...Full copper
Post by: Rico14 on February 13, 2011, 02:05:59 PM
Quote from: goodland on February 09, 2011, 10:08:10 AM
Keep us posted when you do an accuracy test.
I live in commiefornia home of the California condor so I gotta play by the rules.
Thanks

Check the Fish and Game booklet. Air guns are not considered firearms in Ca and you are legal to shoot lead pellets in the Condor zone
Title: Re: The new Gamo PBA Bullets...Full copper
Post by: zikerstu on March 02, 2011, 01:43:02 AM
Pyramid Air has them now for around $15 plus shipping! I liked the copper plated pellets that I purchased from them last year so I'm very inclined to at least try the Gamo PBA Bullets once to see how they handle.

Soooo any word on how the Copper Bullets shoot yet? I'm still curious to hear about how they group and if they're consistant.