Pete D.
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Don't worry about the O-rings now. You have a lot of shooting to do before that becomes an issue...if ever.
Pellets....
As you know, there are about gazillion types available. For my own shooting, I have settled on H&N Finale match as my competition pellet. They have served me well from both of my match pistols.
I also have a stock of Beeman Hollowpoints which shoot nearly as well. I started using them yesterday in a newly delivered P17 and they seem to shoot nicely from that pistol, though I did no serious testing.
Stay with one brand for now - pick one - try a variety of weights at around 7-8 grains. Try wadcutters and HPs. Try "match" pellets and "regular"pellets.
Eventually, they will all get used. The RWS pellets that you have are a fine place to start. Shoot a bunch before buying any others.
For five meter shooting, there is a BB gun target that is appropriate for pellet gun use also. NRA A-4.
Pete
Don't worry about the O-rings now. You have a lot of shooting to do before that becomes an issue...if ever.
Pellets....
As you know, there are about gazillion types available. For my own shooting, I have settled on H&N Finale match as my competition pellet. They have served me well from both of my match pistols.
I also have a stock of Beeman Hollowpoints which shoot nearly as well. I started using them yesterday in a newly delivered P17 and they seem to shoot nicely from that pistol, though I did no serious testing.
Stay with one brand for now - pick one - try a variety of weights at around 7-8 grains. Try wadcutters and HPs. Try "match" pellets and "regular"pellets.
Eventually, they will all get used. The RWS pellets that you have are a fine place to start. Shoot a bunch before buying any others.
For five meter shooting, there is a BB gun target that is appropriate for pellet gun use also. NRA A-4.
Pete