High-Velocity Pellets versus Modified Bullet Pellets
We have been evaluating the types of pellets for some time on our blog, we have analyzed from the simplest to the most technically developed.
Today we are going to talk a little about High Speed Pellets and Modified Pellets.
Both are the latest in airgun pellet technology.
High-Velocity Pellets
Let’s say it once and for all, the design of these pellets are specially made to achieve high speeds, hence their name, there is no other type of pellet with a better speed record.
Designed to be used for the more powerful of airguns, this pellet can reach speeds of approaching 1,300 FPS and some have been recorded even higher than this. This is due to aerodynamics and the materials the pellet is made of (typically, light-weight metals). Because they’re fundamentally lighter than most other pellets, they travel faster. However, do note that these pellets can be quite unstable during flight.
If you are interested in shooting this kind of pellet then the general rule is you get what you pay for! You may save yourself some money by opting for the cheap variety but if you do this then there’s a good chance your pellet will start tumbling all over the place during flight and end up nowhere near where you are targeting! The longer the distance the more inaccurate these cheap pellets will be, so you know what to do!
Modified Pellets
These are only for professionals who like to study, practice and go further with air rifle shooting.
For the professional shooter, there are some powerful airguns available to you that need a heavy weight pellet.
That is, the user can modify a pellet or build it in their own garage or DIY job site, to achieve something impressive that obviously you will not find in a store.
In general, users prepare their pellets so that they have a greater weight.
Obviously you can’t use these in any weapon, you need a high caliber air rifle to go with these pellets.
These Bullet-Pellets may not be legal in many places and you can hunt and take down large animals with this stuff. Most of the time these just aren’t necessary, but you do need to be careful when looking at PCP airguns as they may just take bullets instead of pellets.
Remember to read our article on the care you should take when carrying an air rifle.
Remember that to shoot with modified or high-velocity pellets, you need high-quality compressed air rifles with a lot of power, we leave you some recommendations below.
Beeman PCP Underlever Air Rifle, Multi, one Size (1358)
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Features
- PCP Underlever Air Rifle
Gamo Urban PCP Air Rifle, 22 Caliber, Black
Features
- SEMI-AUTO ACTION: Fires .177 caliber steel BBs at speeds up to 480 feet per second as fast as you pull the trigger.
- WHISPER FUSION: Uses Gamo’s Whisper Fusion sound moderation to help keep things quieter.
- FIRES UP TO 1,100 FPS: Shoots up to 1,100 fps with alloy pellets, with power levels commonly used for small‑game and pest control.
- OPTICS READY: Uses 11mm dovetail grooves for mounting your own scope (scope not included).
- LEADER SINCE 1889: Founded from a lead production legacy, Gamo introduced its first airguns in 1961 and expanded worldwide. Today, Gamo is Europe’s largest airgun maker and the world’s largest pellet manufacturer, sold in 50+ countries.
Sig Sauer MCX Virtus .22cal PCP Air Rifle
Features
- PCP AIR RIFLE - The MCX Virtus Air Rifle is the latest expansion to the SIG AIR precision line of airguns; Also this SIG SAUER Airgun is the introduction of SIG AIR products to the pre-charged pneumatic category of guns perfect for target training
- TARGET PRACTICE - The high-accurate PCP Air Rifle is the perfect tool for target shooting practice and varmint hunting; To achieve better results with this SIG SAUER Pellet Airgun, it is recommended to use SIG SAUER or equivalent premium pellets
- HIGH PERFORMANCE - Achieve peak performance and increase accuracy with the 22LR Caliber Air Rifle; This Semi-Automatic Airgun features PCP operating system, 17.5" barrel, flip-up front and rear sights, M1913 Accessory Rail, and Synthetic Stock
- RAPID PELLET MAGAZINE - The MCX Virtus Pneumatic Rifle doubles the muzzle energy of classic CO2 air rifles; This PCP Airgun uses the 30rd RPM (Rapid Pellet Magazine) making it a great tool for target training and defending against unwanted varmints
- SIG SAUER PCP RIFLES - SIG SAUER Pellet Air Rifles and accessories to them are matched to original model specs and engineered to SIG quality standards using authentic materials and, where necessary, patented performance innovations
Umarex Hammer .50 Caliber PCP Pellet Gun Hunting Air Rifle
Features
- The most powerful production air rifle on the planet; Dumps a ton of energy into its target instead of carrying the energy with it through the target
- One full tank delivers 4 full power regulated shots + 1 finishing shot (4 shots total)
- Ultralight 4500 psi, 24 cubic inch carbon fiber air tank; Modern stock design with M-LOK locations for accessory mounting and a Picatinny rail for optics mounting
- Very quiet shooting; Includes two 2-shot linear mags; Straight pull bolt with a 2-pound pull weight and 2 inches of travel; Two safeties: mag lock-out (won't fire without mag) and trigger block safety
- Shoots .50 caliber pellets at up to 1130 fps
