Crosman Pointed Pellets Review: A Robust Hunting Choice

The science of ballistics can be a fascinating subject, and it governs our sport at the business end. The weakest link in airgun shooting can so often be the small lead projectile on which we rely so heavily.

Whilst competition shooting almost exclusively still courts the traditional dome-headed, waisted pellet, with that classic “shuttlecock” profile, hunting ammunition throws up far more variety in terms of design.

Pellets with a pointed tip seem a logical step when facing live quarry, but perhaps the biggest drawback here is when the very tip of the point has been bent out of shape or damaged, causing instability in flight.

A tin of Crosman Pointed Pellets.

How are Crosman Pointed Pellets designed?

Enter the Crosman Pointed Pellet, on show here, and a clever variation on a theme it is, too. Look at the head, and while there is still a notable point at the centre, the head is fractionally more rounded. This stubby profile allows the pellet to withstand deformation, and with Crosman’s usual slightly harder lead mix (using a higher antimony content than several rivals), the Crosman Pointed pellet is slightly harder and more robust.

A close-up of the Crosman Pointed Pellets showing their stubby, robust design.

What is their quality and availability?

As usual, testing for a particular barrel is advisable, but the quality and weight consistency are impressive.

All these pellets are available in handy tins of 500, in both .177 and .22 calibres, and are distributed in the UK via Range Right.

Tins of both .177 and .22 calibre Crosman Pointed Pellets.

Technical Specifications

 
• Name: Crosman pointed pellets
 
• .177 Calibre:
         
  • Weight: 7.9gr
         
  • Tin Size: 500
         
  • Price: £7.99
       

• .22 Calibre:
  

         
  • Weight: 14.3gr
         
  • Tin Size: 500
         
  • Price: £11
       
• Contact: Range Right - www.range-right.co.uk