The H&N Hornet 5.5mm 16.2gr 200PCS are medium-weight, accurate hunting pellets for medium to longer ranges. They have high impact and penetration. This is thanks to an aerodynamic design through the smooth brass tip. They also feature controlled expansion, having devastating impact performance.
These H&N pellets have great manufacturing consistency and fit in most air rifle magazines.
Shooters worldwide mainly use these pellets for small to medium game hunting. Although, they are also very popular with pest controllers. The German-manufactured pellets sell in tins of 200.
Even though they are not the cheapest pellets, the quality results justify the price for most hunters and pest controllers.
H&N recommends these Hornet pellets for rifles with a minimum muzzle energy of 12 foot-pounds. Likewise, they recommend a maximum shooting distance of 30 meters, but these pellets have been tested much further with great success.
These Hornet pellets have an outstanding reputation for impact and expansion. Particularly, in PCP air rifles that are tuned to work well with their mid-weight, 16.2 grain weight. Most rifles at the right muzzle velocity "like" these pellets. There is a beautiful balance between the right velocity and the muzzle energy and impact they produce.
The Ballistic Coefficient of H&N Hornet pellets are 0.021. This figure indicates that these pellets hold their velocity well downrange at mid ranges. They start out at a higher Muzzle Velocity than heavier pellets and hold-up well out to the target!
SPECIFICATIONS
Calibre: 5.5mm (.22)
Weight: 16.2 grain
Min. Muzzle energy: 12 ft.lbs
Max. Distance: 30 meters (depending on rifle)
BC: 0.021
Contents: 200PCS