Pellet Exchange – READ FIRST POST BEFORE POSTING OR MESSAGING POSTERS

[drewciferpike]

The purpose of creating and maintaining an informal GTA Pellet Exchange database/clearinghouse is to allow members to test various pellets without having to purchase entire tins, only to realize that a given type of pellet is a “dud” in a particular air gun (we’ve all been there… don’t deny it).

Basic rules:
1.   GTA Members create a post listing which pellets they own, that they’re willing to send to other members
2.   GTA Members look at posts, and if a particular pellet or pellets strikes their eye, they send a PRIVATE MESSAGE to the poster to arrange specifics (trade, or otherwise)
3.   Posters must maintain posts, adding or deleting pellets from the post, or deleting their post entirely, to keep the Pellet Exchange up-to-date

In-depth rules, goals of the Pellet Exchange, Shipping Costs, etc.
The concept is relatively straightforward: We humbly ask that any GTA member with some pellets to spare (or some pellets that are “always magic” in a given gun) please create a post, listing which pellets are available to send to or trade with other members. If someone perusing the posts sees that a member has pellets he’d like to try, he simply sends a PRIVATE MESSAGE to the poster, and the two parties discuss the particulars.

Do NOT reply to a post except to ask clarifying questions (avg. head diameter? thin/thick skirts? hard lead? etc.), or create “Looking for ‘x’-type of pellet” posts. Using Private Messages will keep the Pellet Exchange clean and easier to navigate. ANY POSTS NOT LISTING PELLETS AVAILABLE WILL BE DELETED, and posts containing extraneous verbiage not on-topic with the Pellet Exchange will be edited to ensure brevity.

We ask that any member that creates a post MAINTAIN the post, adding or deleting pellets that you're willing to send out, as needed. If there are specific questions asked through replies to your post, consider including the answers in your post when you edit it. If you no longer have any pellets to share, please delete the post in its entirety to keep the Pellet Exchange up-to-date and easy to navigate. Feel free to list any pellets for which you're searching UNDER THE PELLETS YOU HAVE TO SEND. If you're looking for a particular weight, head shape, etc., let us know. Once someone sends you what you need, just modify your post to reflect the fact that you're not looking for that particular pellet, anymore. Remember that if you don't list pellets you're willing to send out, your post will be deleted. If you're simply searching for pellets, read the posts that are already up.

EXAMPLE POST: [Remember that some members will not be familiar with specific manufacturers, names, shapes etc., so add in all of the information they will need. If you have hand-cast or other unique pellets, please include as much information as possible i.e. craftsman, sizing variance, etc.]

.22, Crosman Premier Hollow Points (“CPHP”), 14.3gr
.22, RWS Superdome, 14.5gr
.22 H&N Field Target Trophy (dome), 14.66gr, 5.54 head
.22 JSB Exact Jumbo Express Diablo (dome), 14.35gr

-Looking for .22 pellets to test in new QB79 on HPA

Sending or trading pellets is STRICTLY VOLUNTARY, and there is no catalog or record of pellets sent by members. Some of us may have a lot of pellets to share, and some of us might not have excess pellets. The key to the Pellet Exchange is to not be focused on the "exchange" part: Every transaction doesn't have to be equal, caliber-wise or according to relative value. The goal of the Pellet Exchange isn’t that we "transact business" here (though there is no problem with that, as long as discussions are via PM), so much as a fraternity of shooters giving each other a hand, if they have the time, resources, and energy. This might make it easier for folks who don't need any pellets at present, but who have too many that they don't need sitting around. Also, shooters new to the sport might not have ANY pellets to exchange, and are merely looking for a few “tried-and-true” pellets to test in a new gun.

We encourage everyone to ask lots of questions via PM, and don’t be afraid to ask for anything: Sending out pellets but not getting any in return? Don’t feel bad asking someone to cover shipping costs. They are really inexpensive [see below], and most of us will gladly pay a few bucks to test some pellets, instead of paying $40 for three tins of pellets that might not even be what we need. Do you own nothing but .22 guns, or make hand-cast 9mm slugs, but need some .177 pellets for a new rifle for your niece? I’m sure there’s someone willing to work with you, and a quick PM will allow you to sort it out.

Shipping Costs Example [as of 2-13-2013]: After carefully packaging 40 .22 pellets (1.32oz, with an average of 14.45gr per pellet), the least expensive USPS shipping option from Sacramento, CA, to Houlton, Maine, will cost:
- $2.07 (2.8 oz, handmade box measuring 6.5"x1.75"x2")
If the weight increased, the cost would be:
- $2.75 for 7 oz
- $3.09 for 9 oz

So even with a small package going over a half-pound, you're looking at less than $5. (Prices don't include any type of tracking.)

THESE RULES MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME, AND ARE MEANT TO REFLECT THE NEEDS OF GTA MEMBERS. We welcome your feedback, and would like to make this sticky a place that serves a unique function, and does it well. It might be good to allow a “Looking to Split” option, so folks can go in on the cost of a tin of lead-free pellets, etc.; once the group is formed and the pellets purchased, the post can be deleted. That's just an example, so let us know!

[drewciferpike]

Available:  (A box with ten, each, of the first four is already wrapped and ready to go, BTW...)

.22, Crosman Premier Hollow Points (“CPHP”), 14.3gr
.22, RWS Superdome, 14.5gr
.22 H&N Field Target Trophy (dome), 14.66gr, 5.54 head
.22 JSB Exact Jumbo Express Diablo (dome), 14.35gr
.22 Predator Polymags, 16gr
.22 RWS Super-H-Point 14.2gr
.22 JSB Exact Jumbo RS 13.43gr
.22 JSB Exact Jumbo Heavy 18.13gr

.25 H&N Baracuda Hunter Extreme 28.4gr
.25 H&N Hollow Point 26.34gr (only 11 left)
.25 H&N Field Target 24.38gr
.25 H&N Crow Mags 26.23gr
.25 H&N Baracuda 31.02gr
.25 Predator Polymag 26gr
.25 Benjamin Domes 27gr
.25 JSB Exact King 25.39gr

.177 Catalina domes, 8.64gr (Relabeled H&N Field Target Trophy, with 4.51 head)
.177 Crosman Points
.177 Crosman Premier Hollow Points (“CPHP”)

Looking for:

- .22 AA pellets (any weight)
- .22 H&N Terminator
- .22 H&N Baracuda Hunter Extreme
- .22 H&N Rabbit Magnum II
- .22 H&N Baracuda Green/Beeman ECO Kodiak (same pellet)

[Mebits]

I've had a number of favors done for me by folks on this board, gratis.

I think I'd like to pay it forward.

If you're in a pinch ($-wise) but need to test some .177 pellets, I have:

.177 RWS Diablos

.177 Beeman HP's (Silver Bear-like)

.177 Beeman Wadcutters

I can send out a dozen of each. I'm good for a couple rounds of this, anyway, but when I'm done, I'll note it here.

Just send pm me your address. I'll try to get something out to you this week.

[Sqrl Klr]

Anyone have a sample amount of .22 h&n baracuda match in 5.52mm size? I have around 50 pellets in kodiak 5.50mm size that I would trade you for them, or if you don't want the kodiaks I would pay around $3 for around 50 of them with shipping included. If so send me a pm.

[sperho]

Available:

.22, RWS Superdome, 14.5gr (trade made)
.22 JSB Exact Jumbo Express Diablo (dome), 14.35gr



Looking for (maybe 20 count, if you can swing it, then 10, if not):

- .22 Beeman FTS domes, 14.66 gr (recently purchased so I don't get something that isn't available anymore)
- .22 JSB Exact Jumbo domes, 15.9 gr (trade made)

[palonej]

Hey guys.

Everything traded away or given away!!!!
Thanks guys!!

Joe

[OleTomCat]

Have:

.177 Gamo RedFire 7.9gr, Tight fit in my Gamo.
.177 Daisey Pointed 7.9gr, shoot horrible in my gun but who knows what it could do for you?
.177 CPHP (Crosman Premier Hollow Point) 7.9gr, semi tight fit in my Gamo.
.177 Gamo Rockets 8.4gr, lead pellet with small bb in front.
.177 CPDH (Crosman Premier Dome Heavies) 10.5gr from the box.
.20 JSB Exact Diablo 13.7gr.

Looking for:

.177 JSB's variety to try...

[JMJ in NC]

Pellet list withdrawn.

JMJ

[FATBOI]

Hi Everyone.
I have some pellets that i am LOOKING TO TRADE FOR ANY BRAND HOLLOW POINT or if you want to try these just send me a couple stamps and ill send you 20 of whichever you wanna try .send me a PM


.177:
GAMO - MASTER POINT (POINTED)
GAMO - MATCH (WADCUTTER)
GAMO - PRO MAGNUM 7.4 grain (POINTED)
CROSMAN - PREMIER HEAVY 10.5grain (DOME)
CROSMAN - POINTED
CROSMAN - SUPER SONIC PELLET NON-LEAD PBA (FLAT-HOLLOW)

[Psychonaut]

I have these pellets. I usually sell them (at cost plus shipping) 6 types x 25 of each but willing to trade. All are .177

Here's what I have:
JMJ
Hillsborough, NC

I'm interested in some pellets. Your PM box is full.

[JMJ in NC]

Pellet list withdrawn for the time being.

JMJ

[duotone]

TRADED

I have 1 unopened tin and 1 tin missing 20 out of 250. The pellets are 22 cal RWS super dome. My MRod doesn't want them.

Have
22 RWS super dome

Want
I'm looking for something that is in the 15 ish grain and I don't care what type.

Thx

[884savage]

I have an opened tin of Beeman Silver Stings.  I've used around 20-30 of the 300 in the tin.  They are .177 and 8.64 grains.  They shoot horribly out of my Gamo Hornet.

Looking for:
RWS Domes 7.9-9.0 Grains in .177
Beeman Crow Magnums 8.80 grains in .177
JSB Exacts 7.9-9.0 grains in .177

[454 Big Block Chevy]

TRADED!!!

[Tater]

I am looking for plain 'ol .177 Daisy Hollow points. For some reason they shoot beautifully in one of my 1377's.

To trade I have:

CPHP  .177
Crosman Pointed  .177
Daisy Pointed   .177
Daisy Wadcutters  .177
Maybe also some Crosman Destroyer EX's  .177 ( I have to check when I get home)

[Nico5999]

Looking for:

Beeman Kodiak Copper plated 10.19 grain (.177)
Gamo TS-10 10.49 grain (.177)
Beeman Silver Arrow 11.57 grain (.177)
Eun Jin 16.1 grain (.177)

Have to trade:

Crosman premier (10.5 grain box and tin)
Beeman Kodiak Match 10.65 grain
Air Arms 10.334 grain
Daisy pointed wadcutter and hollowpoint
Crosman pointed 7.4 grain
Crosman destroyer 7.9 grain

[benj397]

Looking for RWS Superdomes .177 cal


The #'s below are approx. as I didn't hand count.

Gamo Masterpoint 200+
H&N Baracuda Hunter 125+ ---- Traded
Crosman Premier Hollow Point 250+

[liquid.skin]

Looking for... (but let me know what else ya got! trying to figure out what works with my new Benjamin Trail)

Crosman Premier Ultra Magnum .177 Cal, 10.5 Grains
JSB Match Diabolo Exact .177 Cal, 8.4 Grains, Domed
JSB Diabolo Exact Heavy .177 Cal, 10.34 Grains, Domed

Have...

RWS Superdome .177 Cal, 8.3 Grains, Domed
Crosman Premier .177 Cal, 7.9 Grains, Hollowpoint
Crosman Hunting .177 Cal, 7.4 Grains, Pointed

[PGunner]

Sept 20 2013
Pellets for Beeman R9 .20 Ca.
Tried:
Crow Mag
FTS
H&N Match
Beeman Silver Sting
None of these seem to work I use the rite hole and I'm a good shot.

Any other would be Appreciated.

I have and willing to trade or just send some.
.177 Crossman Pointed Premium
.177 Crossman Wadcutter
.20 Crow Magnuim
.22 Crossman Primiem Hollow Point
.22 Crossman Destroyer

Also Have a 392 in the mail .22 Cal
Any Pellets for that would be good too.

[pistolero]

January 5, 2014

Can put together sampler packs of any or all of the following:

.177
Crosman Premier Ultra Magnum 10.5gr
RWS Superdome 8.3gr
RWS Diabolo Basic 7.0gr
Crosman pointed 7.4gr

.22
Crosman Premier Hollow Point 14.3gr
RWS Superdome 14.5gr
H&N Crow Magnum 18.2gr

 Would like to try Predator Polymags in 177 and 22. H&N's in either also. Whatever might be interesting that I haven't tried yet.