Heaviest .177 pellet for RS2?

[Buck13]

I have a Beeman RS2 with only the .177 barrel. What would be the heaviest recommended pellet for squirrels at 10 yards? I am planning to use pointed or domed pellets.

 

[JohnKSa]

I don't know that you're getting any real benefit from going with an especially heavy pellet. I'd start with something in the 10-11gr range and experiment until you find a pellet that is really accurate in your gun.

 

[Buck13]

Yes, the 10 grain range was about the most I was seriously considering. Might get one tin of the JSB Exact Monster 13 grain just to push the edge of the envelope. I plan to set up a box of multiple spaced sheets of 5 mm plywood to have a somewhat practical measure of which penetrate deepest.

 

[JohnKSa]

Even a big squirrel is only about 3" side-to-side and you don't need that much penetration to get reliable kills. If you get a pellet in the 10-11 grain range that will shoot accurately in your gun, I think you're going to have what you need.

I'd start testing with domed pellets. They are usually the best bet for long range accuracy.

 

[fpgt72]

Even a big squirrel is only about 3" side-to-side and you don't need that much penetration to get reliable kills. If you get a pellet in the 10-11 grain range that will shoot accurately in your gun, I think you're going to have what you need.

I'd start testing with domed pellets. They are usually the best bet for long range accuracy.

Yup...you just need to know your rifle well enough to hit him in the correct spot.