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I believe hollowpoints are better for impact trauma and pointed are better for piercing deeper and long range accuracy/speed

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What can 800 fps kill?

Plenty such as squirrel,sparrow,groundhogs,racoons and more depending on the ammo your using I sugest pellets pointed or hollow point.


Which pellets have the most penetration?

Usually a pointed pellet will have the most penetration but the Hollow-point will have the most knock-down power. Where as a pointed pellet may pass right through a small target if it doesn't hit anything solid like a bone,. A hollow-point will mushroom and tear a big hole.


What is the deadlist type of pellet?

Hunting pellets. They are designed to mushroom on impact. Sometimes they are called hollow point pellets.


Is 177 or 22 better for hunting?

.22 caliber may be a few FPS slower but it will have more knock down power and hit harder. I also suggest using hunting pellets called hollow-point pellets


What makes a bullet a hollow point?

Instead of a pointed tip, the tip of the bullet is a somewhat cone shaped hollow.


Can you put hollow point pellets in a break barrel pellet rifle?

Yes, because the difference between a standard round and a hollow point is only the mushroom at impact.


What is the best 22 caliber pellet for hunting?

They are called hollow-point or hunting pellets. Check H&N pellets they are well made.


Which is better to use on squirrels bb or pellet gun?

Use a Pellet gun or rifle. Pellets deform on impact and make a clean kill. BB do not deform and are a poor choice for hunting. Use Hollow point pellets for hunting.


What are the best air rifle pellets?

Air Rifle pellets come in 4 basic types. Flat nose(Wadd-cutters) for targets. Pointed for distance. Hollow point for hunting and Round point pellets are a universal pellet. They also come in different weights. Light weighted pellets will fly faster but have a tendency to drift off target over a long distance. Heaver pellets fly slower but straighter as a general rule. Obviously a heavy pellet has more knockdown power than a light pellet.You need to try different pellets in your rifle. It has been found that some pellets respond better and differently in different air rifles. So you need to try a variety to find out which one is best for your rifle.


Can a Crosman NS1200 kill a rabbit?

Yes. I suggest a head shot using hollow point or waddcutter pellets.


Can a gamo pt-85 kill a bird?

Yes But I suggest you use hollow point pellets for a clean kill.


Can a pellet gun at 475 fps kill a muskrat?

A head shot with hollow point pellets would be best.

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