Bought an Artemis M11 .25... What pellets?

[DrGunner]

Hey gang- I couldn’t pass up the $304 price tag for the M11 with Extra Mag from Wes.
What pellets/weights would y’all recommend I start with? My Daystate Regal is moderately picky in its diet. I have no idea if the M11 will be, just looking for suggestions where to start.

Here’s to hoping I get a gem, I know in that price range it’s luck of the draw.

DrGunner

[Rob in NC]

JSB's are always a good place to start with PCP's.  I'd try both weights of them.  Failing that, I'd try Kodiaks.  I would be shocked if neither of those grouped proper.

[anti-squirrel]

Knowing SPA airguns, start with some heavier pellets.  SPA airguns usually shoot pretty hot (fast) too.  And they really benefit from tuning- but you always want to check just inside your crown before shooting.  Look for evidence of chatter in the rifling, or burnishing on the lands.

H&N Barracudas, JSB Exact Kings MKII Heavies are my top choices in my SPA rifle barrels.  Of course I'd try Polymags just because anything that shoot Polymags is FUN.  Eun Jins are unlikely to shoot well, but if you have some, try them.  Benjamin pellets are always a wise choice to check since they are usually quite inexpensive. 

Depending on the velocity, I'd be sorely tempted to check Skenco New Boys and Ultrashocks. My SPA barrels like the Skenco offerings and Ultrashocks are brutal on pests.

And of course, if the barrel isn't picky, regular JSB exact and air Arms Domes.  The JSB Hades appear to be fantastic choice for pesting, and since FX has their Hybrid Slugs, give those a go if you have some coin.  Notice I'm not saying stick with any one pellet or two?  That because all my SPA barrels seem to shoot a number of pellets well, though they favor heavier pellets.  My PP700 pistol is no exception, preferring Beeman Silver Arrows over everything else!

However...

I'd recommend checking NSA for some slugs, too.  Prices are good and if your gun can shoot slugs well, it will open up a whole lot of other doors for shooting.

[DrGunner]

Knowing SPA airguns, start with some heavier pellets.  SPA airguns usually shoot pretty hot (fast) too.  And they really benefit from tuning- but you always want to check just inside your crown before shooting.  Look for evidence of chatter in the rifling, or burnishing on the lands.

H&N Barracudas, JSB Exact Kings MKII Heavies are my top choices in my SPA rifle barrels.  Of course I'd try Polymags just because anything that shoot Polymags is FUN.  Eun Jins are unlikely to shoot well, but if you have some, try them.  Benjamin pellets are always a wise choice to check since they are usually quite inexpensive. 

Depending on the velocity, I'd be sorely tempted to check Skenco New Boys and Ultrashocks. My SPA barrels like the Skenco offerings and Ultrashocks are brutal on pests.

And of course, if the barrel isn't picky, regular JSB exact and air Arms Domes.  The JSB Hades appear to be fantastic choice for pesting, and since FX has their Hybrid Slugs, give those a go if you have some coin.  Notice I'm not saying stick with any one pellet or two?  That because all my SPA barrels seem to shoot a number of pellets well, though they favor heavier pellets.  My PP700 pistol is no exception, preferring Beeman Silver Arrows over everything else!

However...

I'd recommend checking NSA for some slugs, too.  Prices are good and if your gun can shoot slugs well, it will open up a whole lot of other doors for shooting.

Great advice- I have small bore scopes, 4mm medical grade converted to closely inspect chambers, leades, crowns & the like. I thoroughly clean & inspect every gun I buy before shooting, so I’ll have that covered.
I’ve hand lapped dozens of rimfire barrels over the years. Any advice if this Artemis does need lapping?

Here’s my medical grade scope, with Cree LED flashlight attached as a light source-
The scope was free, a local hospital upgraded all their scopes & the OR supervisor gave me 4 scopes- two 30° and two 70°. The 30° are great for evaluating near sidewalls and close detail, while the 70° give a decent look at near sidewalls plus a good luck for several centimeters down barrel from where the scope is located.






 I also purchased one of these Teslong .21” endoscopes on Amazon and have been very pleasantly surprised with what I got for my very low investment of $63. Price has gone up to $90, but still well worth the price.



Here’s a link if you’re interested. Pretty nice rig with its own LED so no need for any compatibility with other sources, although you can connect it to a PC.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ya?ac=bia&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_bia_item&reorder_params=B01HPCPFGY%2C112-1585487-1089809

Regards

DrGunner

[DrGunner]

JSB's are always a good place to start with PCP's.  I'd try both weights of them.  Failing that, I'd try Kodiaks.  I would be shocked if neither of those grouped proper.

I’ll order up the JSBs first. They’re the mainstay of my .177 & .22 arsenal, have been for years

DrGunner

[smythsg]

My M10 in .22 cal definitely favored the heavier pellets. It loved the JSB Monsters, and the Kodiaks.

[DrGunner]

My M10 in .22 cal definitely favored the heavier pellets. It loved the JSB Monsters, and the Kodiaks.

Thanks! The fun is in finding out.
I’m VERY accustomed to having rifles with specific “likes” when it comes to ammo. This should (hopefully) be no different. In a way, it’s easier with air rifles & pellets. Rimfire ammo can vary rather widely from manufacturing lot to lot, which is tough. When you find a lot your favorite rifle shoots well, you buy up as much of
that lot as you can.

DrGunner

[Back_Roads]

 Same goes for air rifles. I have hopes that one of my cast slugs will work well in mine, I may have it a day or two before you so I'll let you know LOL 

[Wayne52]

Kevin I'm going to first start by shooting some over the chrony, I'm not sure what the twist is in the .25 cal SPA's but I'll be starting off with my cast 26 grainers myself, eventually I'll tune it for heavier pellets and slugs when all is said and done.  Mine is supposed to be here by the 9th of January so I do have time to cast me up some 34 grainers for the heavier pellets. 

[DrGunner]

James, Wayne & everyone else-
I ordered:
JSB Match Diabolo Exact King 25.39gr
Benjamin/Sheridan domed 27.9gr
H&N Round nose 30.86gr
Hatsan H&N Grizzly 31gr
and finally-
JSB Match Diabolo Exact King MKII Heavy 33.95gr.

That should be a good range to start.

Apparently Wes is shipping with a muzzle brake only? Any suggestions from y’all for an LCD?
I know Artemis makes a mod for the M11- not
sure where I can order an OEM? I emailed Wes to inquire before he ships my order.
If it only comes with a brake, I’ll need to buy an LCD to tame it for backyard use. I’m on a wooded lot but still in semi rural suburbia here.
I don’t even know what threads to look for, but I’ll wait til I have it in hand before doing/deciding anything.

DrGunner

[Rob in NC]

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