At that speed, I achieved quarter-sized groups before putting them through starling and pigeon control. Enjoy the feeling of hitting and destroying your target no matter if it is an asphalt pigeon, metal squirrel or wooden rat. Due to its weights, a specially designed shape, perfect distribution of centre of gravity and alignment the Exact products are the best choice for longer-distance outdoor (and indoor) shooting. I did a bit of accuracy testing with the new JSB Hades pellets using an FX Impact air rifle set to 890 fps. The penetration depth when fired from our standard Beeman Model 1074 “1,000 FPS” break barrel air rifle was limited at 48 mm.

JSB Hades Pellets [.22][5.50mm][500] - J S Ramsbottom

They are an excellent choice for target shooting and pest control, offering speed, precision and power.A tighter bore may well have yielded completely different results – this is just something we need to be aware of as shooters, and why it’s so important to test our various rifle and ammo combos. Their distinctive ‘English bulldog’ shape, characterised by a round head and a ribbed body, ensures a flat trajectory and accurate shot. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. I took out an 18-inch barrel Maximus carbine for the JSB Hades pellets, and the expansion was exceptional.

Hades .22 Pellets 5.5mm - Cheshire Gun Room Limited JSB Hades .22 Pellets 5.5mm - Cheshire Gun Room Limited

These pellets also share equal weight capacities with another highly sought after pellet by JSB, the Exact Jumbo.

This devastating wound-creation capability is bought, however, at the expense of a relatively low Ballistic Coefficient. For over 20 years Cheshire Gun Room Ltd has been exporting and importing firearms, worldwide, to destinations as far ranging as Europe and the US to Nepal, Australia and beyond.

HADES .22 - JSB Diabolo HADES .22 - JSB Diabolo

We have specialised departments for Airguns, Shotguns and Rifles and have a wealth of experience in all fields of shooting and equipment. Please note, it is your responsibility as the Importer to be sure of all import regulations and firearms law in your country. Now it was on to the shooting test proper, with me taking five shots at three 1” Birchwood Casey Target Spots. The whole Exact series is the étalonof the quality for the sporting and leisure shooters of the Field Target discipline (outdoor shooting up to 50 meters), hunter and enthusiasts testing the air guns in extreme distances (up to 200 meters) and it is necessary to mention, that it is very successful.The Hades had not exited after all, and on retrieving the pellet, I could see the significant expansion and deformation. Ideal for imparting your rifles full energy, the pellets are designed to open up on impact to deliver a shocking blow to your target, unlike traditional pellets that can pass through, with a great energy loss and little terminal damage, these create a much more destructive wound channel for devastating results.