10 Best Air Rifle Hunting Pellets

Updated on: October 2023

Best Air Rifle Hunting Pellets in 2023


Gamo 6110017154 Varmint Air Rifle .177 Cal

Gamo 6110017154 Varmint Air Rifle .177 Cal
BESTSELLER NO. 1 in 2023

H&N Baracuda Hunter Extreme Hollowpoint Airgun Pellets, Deadly Accuracy for Hunting, .177 Caliber / 9.57 Grains (400 Count)

H&N Baracuda Hunter Extreme Hollowpoint Airgun Pellets, Deadly Accuracy for Hunting, .177 Caliber / 9.57 Grains (400 Count)
BESTSELLER NO. 2 in 2023
  • SUPER ACCURATE: The snug fit and precision of the Baracuda Hunter Extreme .177 pellets makes them extremely accurate every time, for a consistent and reliable shooting experience.
  • POWERFUL KNOCKDOWN: The Baracuda Hunter Extreme delivers devastating force in a small package. In fact, this .177 caliber performs like a .22 caliber pellet.
  • PERFECT FOR HUNTING: The maximum shock effect delivered by the expanding hollowpoint means one shot is all you need: ideal for rabbits, squirrels, skunks, and other small game pests.
  • EXCELLENT AT CLOSE RANGE: The Baracuda Hunter Extreme .177 is deadly accurate within 40 yards, making it ideal for backyard target shooting or vermin extermination.
  • PRECISELY CRAFTED: Engineered and manufactured to exacting standards, each pellet is guaranteed for maximum quality and accuracy. Even the container is carefully designed and crafted, with a screw-on lid to prevent accidental pellet spills.

Gamo Swarm Magnum Swarm Magnum Air Rifle

Gamo Swarm Magnum Swarm Magnum Air Rifle
BESTSELLER NO. 3 in 2023
  • .22 Cal high power hunting single cocking break barrel air rifle, 1300 fps with PBA Platinum
  • 10X Quick-Shot patent pending technology that utilizes a 10-round rotary-style magazine, providing faster loading for repetitive shooting. Simply break open the fluted polymer jacketed rifled steel barrel and fire for lightning-quick follow-up shots.
  • Magnum-powered air rifle, 33 mm cylinder and IGT MACH 1. This gas piston is an upgrade from the IGT, delivers higher muzzle velocity while keeping the advantages of the IGT: durable, less vibration, and smooth cocking
  • Whisper Fusion noise supressing technology, the quietest Gamo technology.
  • Gamo 3-9x40 scope with RRR (Recoil Reducing Rail) - Absorbs the recoil of the rifle increasing the lifespan of the scope
  • CAT (Custom Action Trigger) - Independently adjust 1st and 2nd stages, adjust your trigger to your personal preference, make it predictable. Comfortable all-weather synthetic ambidextrous thumbhole stock
  • 5 YEAR WARRANTY. Made in Barcelona, Spain

H&N Terminator Hollowpoint Airgun Pellets, Stunning Accuracy and Deadly Force for Hunting, .177 Caliber, 7.25 Grains (400 Count)

H&N Terminator Hollowpoint Airgun Pellets, Stunning Accuracy and Deadly Force for Hunting, .177 Caliber, 7.25 Grains (400 Count)
BESTSELLER NO. 4 in 2023
  • SUPER ACCURATE: Accuracy is the Terminator’s calling card. The snug fit and precision of the Terminator in your . 177 cal airgun delivers extreme accuracy every time, for a consistent, reliable shooting experience.
  • UNIQUE DESIGN: The raised point in the center of the hollowpoint aids in penetration while the notched edges increase expansion, delivering a knockout punch to your target.
  • PERFECT FOR HUNTING: The knockdown power and shock delivered by the partitioned hollowpoint means one shot is all you need to make a clean, humane kill: ideal for rabbits, squirrels, skunks, and other pests.
  • EXCELLENT AT CLOSE RANGE: The H&N Terminator is capable of producing consistent and tight groups out to 25 yards.
  • PRECISELY CRAFTED: Engineered and manufactured to exacting standards, each pellet is for maximum quality and accuracy. Even the tin is carefully designed and crafted, with a screw-on lid to prevent accidental pellet spills.
  • Included Components: H and N Terminator Hollowpoint Airgun Pellets .177 cal.

Haendler & Natermann Hornet Pointed Airgun Pellets, High-Impact, Super-Penetrating for Hunting.22 Caliber, 16 Grains (200 Count), Gray (PY-P-1206)

Haendler & Natermann Hornet Pointed Airgun Pellets, High-Impact, Super-Penetrating for Hunting.22 Caliber, 16 Grains (200 Count), Gray (PY-P-1206)
BESTSELLER NO. 5 in 2023
  • INCOMPARABLE PENETRATION: The Hornet provides incredible penetration, thanks to its pointed tip that’s made from real brass. Try it, and you’ll find there’s simply no comparison.
  • INCREDIBLY ACCURATE: The Hornet creates a super snug fit inside the barrel of your .22 cal airgun, providing precision that makes it extremely accurate every time, for a consistent and reliable shooting experience.
  • PERFECT FOR HUNTING: The Hornet’s incredible penetration, velocity, accuracy, and expansion make it a truly devastating hunting pellet. One shot is all you need for a range of medium game and bird game, including raccoon, hare, fox, duck, and pheasant.
  • EXCELLENT AT CLOSE RANGE: The Hornet .22 cal is remarkably accurate within 40 yards, making it ideal for backyard vermin extermination.
  • PRECISELY CRAFTED: Engineered and manufactured to exacting standards, each pellet is guaranteed for maximum quality and accuracy. Even the container is carefully designed and crafted, with a screw-on lid to prevent accidental pellet spills.
  • included components: Airgun Ammo

Bear River Pellet Gun Air Rifle For Hunting Scope Included TPR 1200

Bear River Pellet Gun Air Rifle For Hunting Scope Included TPR 1200
BESTSELLER NO. 6 in 2023
  • PERFECT FOR SMALL GAME HUNTING OR TARGET SHOOTING with high powered Break Barrel action for long range accuracy and consistency.
  • USE YOUR CHOICE OF .177 CALIBER(4.5mm) PELLETS for tons of shooting fun with plenty of power for target shooting and small game hunting.
  • ACCURATELY HIT YOUR TARGETS WITH A 18â Rifled Steel Barrel, included 4x32 Scope with Covers, and adjustable Fiber Optic Sights.
  • INCREASE POWER AND CONSISTENCY with Spring Piston Technology and a smooth trigger pull. Includes a 6â picatinny rail for your choice of scope or accessories.
  • SHOOT AMMO UP TO 1,300 FPS with premium pellets for maximum accuracy even at long range.

Gamo Swarm Maxxim Air Rifle.177 Cal

Gamo Swarm Maxxim Air Rifle.177 Cal
BESTSELLER NO. 7 in 2023
  • 10-Shot break barrel allows you to shoot up to ten pellets without reloading
  • Velocity 1300 feet per second (fps) with PBA Platinum
  • 3-9x40 Air Rifle Scope
  • Inert Gas Technology (IGT)
  • 2-Stage adjustable Custom Action Trigger (CAT)
  • Fluted Polymer Jacketed Steel barrel with Whisper Maxim Technology

Polymag Predator Polymag Air Gun Pellets (Gray/red, .25 Caliber)

Polymag Predator Polymag Air Gun Pellets (Gray/red, .25 Caliber)
BESTSELLER NO. 8 in 2023
  • HEAVY HITTING: Pellets pack a wallop! This pellet’s hollow point design, along with its extremely high ballistic coefficient, means less drag and more energy delivery at the target.
  • INCREDIBLY ACCURATE: Pellet is an intermediate weight, round nose pellet that will deliver improved flight stabilization and fine accuracy.
  • PERFECT FOR HUNTING: Pellet is very heavy weight makes it ideal as a hunting pellet. One shot is all you need for pest control or hunting medium-sized game, including hare, fox, squirrels, and birds.
  • EXCELLENT AT LONG RANGE: Pellet is designed for accuracy and knockdown power even at longer ranges, making it a powerful and versatile hunting pellet.
  • PRECISELY CRAFTED: Of course, it is carefully designed, precisely produced and hand-pick quality controlled so very accurate. We are confident that your rifle will love them.

Ruger Blackhawk Combo air rifle

Ruger Blackhawk Combo air rifle
BESTSELLER NO. 9 in 2023
  • caliber: 0.177
  • velocity: 1000.00 ft/sec
  • Warranty: One year limited warranty
  • Includes 4x32 Scope

Ruger Targis Hunter Max Pellet Gun Air Rifle with Scope, .22 Caliber and 3-9x32mm Scope

Ruger Targis Hunter Max Pellet Gun Air Rifle with Scope, .22 Caliber and 3-9x32mm Scope
BESTSELLER NO. 10 in 2023
  • Designed with the outdoorsman in mind and was made for getting out in the woods; Features an ergonomic all-weather stock
  • Stock features checkered rubber inserts for a sure grip in hot or cold, wet or dry; Fitted with a comfortable rubber recoil butt pad
  • Features the Umarex exclusive integral Nucleus Rail Platform engineered to reduce scope movement and vibration, preserving its zero shot after shot; Includes 3-9x32mm adjustable objective air rifle scope
  • The 5-chamber SilencAir sound dampener is permanently affixed to the air rifle to reduce down range noise and maximize stealth
  • Features a TNT (Turbo Nitrogen Technology) power system

The Ovilus, a Ghost Hunting Tool

An amateur ghost hunter discusses her first experience with an Ovilus, a controversial piece of paranormal investigation equipment.

When investigating a haunted site, it is important to use the right ghost hunting equipment, including a device called the Ovilus. Ghost hunting has become quite sophisticated with its modern hunting equipment. Investigators use sensitive digital recorders, K2s (a type of electromagnetic field detector), digital cameras, infra-red cameras, and mel meters, which detect EMF and ambient temperatures. On a recent paranormal investigation with Haunted Rockford at the Rockford, Illinois, famous Coronado Theater, the paranormal group TNT introduced my family to a new piece of equipment, the Ovilus.

The Ovilus has been around for a few years. It was created by Bill Chappel of digitaldowsing.com. TNT Paranormal of Illinois currently uses the Ovilus as part of their investigations. According to Mr. Chappel, the Ovilus, "…works by measuring changes in the 'environmental' energy fields around it. It modulates the energy changes into audible speech using a synthesizer chip, an extensive English word dictionary, and a function that phonetically sounds out words." He goes on to write that "The device has seven modes of operation. It includes a dictionary mode containing 512 stored words, phonetic mode (sounds out words by syllable), a combination mode (both dictionary words and phonetics) and a 'yes' or 'no' mode."

In theory the device is meant to help spirits form words and communicate with investigators through the device. It is placed in a room and at random times electronically forms words and phrases.

It is understandable that this device has received a lot of skepticism since its inception. The creator's own website states "for entertainment use only" and should not be used as evidence. I can certainly understand that the device gives off words that can be hard to understand and can be interpreted in different ways by different people. We as humans tend to try to find meaning in the most abstract things, much like how the human mind will see faces in random patterns. One of TNT's own investigators stated that the Ovilus is just an experimental device that they are using to see how it goes.

We saw the device being used most heavily in the owner's apartment at the Coronado. Some words seemed to come out clearly, some more garbled. Some words seemed random, while some made a small bit of sense. The Ovilus did sometimes seem to answer our questions or say words that fit the situation. For example, I interpreted the word "names" while we were each introducing ourselves. When someone asked if the spirit would speak with us, it seemed to answer "no." My son set up a flashlight and asked the spirits to twist it to make it come on, one of the people in the room thought that the Ovilus spoke the words "it's too hard." Soon after that my daughter asked if the spirits could move the flashlight and the Ovilus clearly spit out the word "sister." My son asked if they spoke Spanish, the Ovilus stated "si" when asked if they spoke French it sounded like "allo." There did seem to be very few clear words, and each time it spoke, it was open for interpretation by the group. It was really fun to work with, but I would agree that it should not be used as evidence in a serious investigation.

In his review of the product, Paul Bradford of SyFy's "Ghost Hunters International" compared the use of the Ovilus to the use of Tarot cards to predict one's future by placing meaning on a set of random images. We have to place meaning to the Ovilus' random words. In a way, he is right, the tool is open to interpretation, and everyone interprets things differently. However, although this review was written in 2020, it isn't clear if Mr. Bradford has tried the device in the field. The Ovilus is an interesting investigation tool and should not be relied on or ruled out for hunting ghosts. If I were to be a serious ghost hunter, I would probably use the Ovilus, but use it sparingly.

Want to hunt ghosts in Northern Illinois? Join Haunted Rockford for the fun.

Source:

The Ovilus, Paul Bradford, Sonoran Paranormal Investigations

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