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Rover
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I've got balls!

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I was cruising a gun show and spotted a tin of GAMO .177 round lead balls for $3. What the hell, I have three .177 guns.

Took them to the range and shot some targets with them, followed by some RWS Basics. Small, messy holes, but the scores were the same.

I guess I'll use them in my R7 to play/hunt with.
atomicgale
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Rover wrote: Tue Jan 12, 2021 1:59 pm . . . shot some targets with them, followed by some RWS Basics. Small, messy holes, but the scores were the same . . . .
So much for all that highly scientific pellet testing . . . .
Rover
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atomicgale wrote: Tue Jan 12, 2021 3:27 pm
Rover wrote: Tue Jan 12, 2021 1:59 pm . . . shot some targets with them, followed by some RWS Basics. Small, messy holes, but the scores were the same . . . .
So much for all that highly scientific pellet testing . . . .
When you don't care enough to send the best.
william
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Post by william »

Let our friend Rover never be accused of false modesty. 0.177" diameter balls?
fc60
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Post by fc60 »

Greetings,

BB size shot is 0.18".

Rover may have found an economical practice round.

Also, being round, you cannot insert them backwards!!!

A 25 pound bag should last all Winter Training.

Cheers,

Dave
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photos or it didn't happen.

Wifey is anxiously awaiting..............
atomicgale
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Post by atomicgale »

fc60 wrote: Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:43 pm BB size shot is 0.18".
A 25 pound bag should last all Winter Training . . .
Dave
Not if we load 'em in the Vulcan Cannon!
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