Remington Express Lead-Free Pellets

› Like it or not, environmental considerations are having a huge impact on our lives, and when the powers that be focused their attention on the shooting world, we all froze in the headlights. However, when airguns were debated, it was clear to anyone with an open mind that the humble airgun pellet had little to no impact on the environment. Common sense dictated that airguns be given dispensation from any sweeping changes in the law, and the dust settled. That said, if the thought of handling lead airgun pellets really doesn’t appeal, or for those that insist on being ahead of the game, so to speak, lead-free alternatives now exist in greater numbers than ever.
Remington Express lead-free pellets are one such product that offers a modern alternative, and they certainly look radical; constructed using a two-part assembly process, in much the same way as the famed Prometheus pellet. They feature a boat-tail profile, with a synthetic body and a pointed head made from non-toxic metal alloy. Weights were admirably consistent over a test batch, although a touch heavier than specified, with a .177 sample varying from 5.8gr to 6gr. As usual with airguns, barrel suitability will vary, but definitely one to try, and a possibility for close-range hunting, with superior penetration a big selling point.
Available in handy tins in both .177 and .22 calibres, these pellets are distributed in the UK by Sportsmarketing.