Author Topic: Pellet swap (Read 13337 times))

SciGuy · « **on:** September 03, 2010, 10:37:09 AM »

As a new member and recent relapsed airgun addict, I hope I'm not overstepping or anything. Many years ago when I was very active on the Delphi Forum, we had a pellet swap going. Folks that participated could just exchange 25 pellets with another member. It allowed us to test dozens of different pellets in our guns for very little money. The only requirement was that if you received pellets, you must send pellets to the person that sent them to you. It really worked well as I find arigunners to be some of the most considerate and honest folks around.

Is there any interest in starting a pellet swap up on the GTA Forums? I can offer up several types of .22 pellets that I just received for pellet testing in my new Trail and some .177 wadcutters that are left over from my 10M airpistol days.

bradyman1 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2010, 11:02:44 AM »

How do you ship them? I read on another forum that some guys were trying this using cardboard in an envelope. They wrote HAND CANCELL ONLY on the envelope and said that they had very few pellets with any damage. I think they were using about 3 stamps?? I don't remember what forum I saw it on. Anyway I would be interested.

wicki67 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 03, 2010, 01:58:09 PM »

I would be interested in this as well... as long as it is CHEAP

SciGuy · « **Reply #3 on:** September 03, 2010, 02:26:54 PM »

For shipping I would just put each different kind of pellet in a bag and write on the bag what it is. Then put the bags into am empty pellet tin and put that into a padded mailer. Not sure what the postage would be, but my guess is you could send 100 pellets (25 of 3 different types) for under $2. Since the only charge for any of this is the cost of your own shipping, it can be as cheap as you want.

I'll load up a tin with 100 pellets and take to the post office to see how much it will cost.

Nathan · « **Reply #4 on:** September 03, 2010, 03:37:50 PM »

Sounds like a good idea. Kinda like a sampler. A "pellet buffet" if you will. I would be willing to be part of it. One idea would be that if you are a participant, you could post what caliber, brand and type pellets you have for trading. Then people could browse members looking for specific calibers,etc. One question is what if someone has what I want, but I don't have anything they want? Then what? Would the requests be done via PM or regular forum posting?
Nathan

SciGuy · « **Reply #5 on:** September 03, 2010, 06:35:49 PM »

Posting what we have to swap in a thread would be great, as would posting what we want to try. I think the actual details of the swap should be handled via PM.

I'm open to ideas on how to handle the "What if I don't have something that they want". Any ideas??

tunaboat · « **Reply #6 on:** September 03, 2010, 06:38:45 PM »

I would be interested. Here's what I have to trade in .22 cal:

H&N Field Target Trophy 14.66gr.

H&N Baracuda Match 21.14 gr.

Beeman Cromags 18.2 gr.

Beeman Field Target Specials 14.66 gr.

Crosman Premiers (Brown Box) 14.3 gr.

I'm looking to try some heavier .22 pellets like JSB Match Diabolo Exact Jumbo Heavy .22 Cal, 18.1 Grains. Or what do you have?

wicki67 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 03, 2010, 07:23:50 PM »

I have these in .177 caliber....

Crosman Destroyer EX ~ 7.9gr

Crosman Hunting (pointed) ~ 7.9gr

Daisy Precision MAX - pointed ~ 7.9gr

Gamo Masterpoint ~ 7.87gr

Gamo Magnum ~ 7.87gr

Gamo Raptor ~ 5.4gr

Looking to try some of the Beeman FTS stuff in same caliber... Honestly, would have to see what others have before I can figure out what I really want...

>> SciGuy, did you get how much a 100 pellets was gonna cost to send?

Not sure on how to handle the " you have something I want, but, I don't have anything you want" scenario...

PA1911 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 03, 2010, 08:20:52 PM »

I would be interested in trading as well.

Shawn

SciGuy · « **Reply #9 on:** September 03, 2010, 08:49:33 PM »

>> SciGuy, did you get how much a 100 pellets was gonna cost to send?

Sorry, haven't made it to the post office yet. Will try and get there in the morning for sure.

barqy · « **Reply #10 on:** September 03, 2010, 09:41:34 PM »

I have some crosman hollowpoints and crosman ultra mags all in .22

I also have some beeman cleaning pellets (.22)

Would like to trade for some JSB predator polymag in .22 or similar pointed pellets

trade or buy (preferred)

Nathan · « **Reply #11 on:** September 03, 2010, 09:51:01 PM »

Seems like everyones looking for Predator polymags in .22

I don't have any though

Nathan

paul63601 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 03, 2010, 10:51:21 PM »

I would be interested in joining. I have .177 cal. & .22 pellets. I like the idea of putting 4 diff. Pellets in bags & putting them in old pellet tin for shipping. Thus testing 4 diff. Pellets at a time.

Thanks,

Paul

LADave · « **Reply #13 on:** September 04, 2010, 01:07:42 AM »

I'm interested, however, all I have are boring Wallyworld pellets in .177. Can I buy the pellets, maybe 1 or 2 cents a pellet (or whatever is appropriate) plus shipping so I can still sample other types and brands?

SciGuy · « **Reply #14 on:** September 04, 2010, 09:28:12 AM »

Quote from: LADave on September 04, 2010, 01:07:42 AM

I'm interested, however, all I have are boring Wallyworld pellets in .177. Can I buy the pellets, maybe 1 or 2 cents a pellet (or whatever is appropriate) plus shipping so I can still sample other types and brands?

The actual details of each swap are to be worked out by PM between the two people involved in the swap. If you see someone with a pellet you want to try, just PM them and work out your arrangement directly.

SciGuy · « **Reply #15 on:** September 04, 2010, 09:34:01 AM »

Here are my pellets up for swap.

HN .22 Baracuda Match (best pellet so far in my Trail)
HN .22 FTT
JSB .22 Match Diablo Jumbo Heavy
JSB .22 Match Diablo Jumbo Express
Crosman .22 Premier Ultra Magnum

RWS .177 Hobby
RWS .177 Meisterkugeln Yellow Tin 8.2 gr

tunaboat · « **Reply #16 on:** September 04, 2010, 11:46:47 AM »

I just mailed 25 pellets in a tin,in a bubble envelope from Wisconsin to Alabama. The cost was $1.56 via USPS. Just to give you some idea of mailing costs.

wicki67 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 04, 2010, 12:56:34 PM »

Thanks Tuna....

What size tin was it you mailed?... Crosman tin, RWS tin,....?

Thanks,
Dave T.

tunaboat · « **Reply #18 on:** September 04, 2010, 01:09:12 PM »

Dave
I mailed 25 pellets in a smaller dia gamo tin and that inside a 4x6 bubble envelope.

tunaboat

SciGuy · « **Reply #19 on:** September 04, 2010, 01:32:27 PM »

Just mailed same as tunaboat for about same price. Checked the price for mailing 100 JSB Diablo Jumbo Express and it would be under $2 to anywhere in the US. I used a bubble wrap mailer from WallyWorld (under $2).

Figure I will just reuse mailers that others send me by just putting a new label on it. So total price to swap up to 100 pellets will be under $2.

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