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08-10-2008, 12:17 #1
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GAMO EXPANDER
has anybody shot with these "expanding" pellets, i have fired a few to test them and have found that they expand less than an accu pell pellet.
what kind of velocities would create expansion?
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08-10-2008, 12:40 #2
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Re: GAMO EXPANDER
At what 'claimed' velocity did you shoot them? I think it is just a giimick. You would need velocity in the region of 1000fps (IMO) to get expansion and at those velocities you need heavier pellets as the lighter ones become unstable (IMO).
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08-10-2008, 15:50 #3
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Re: GAMO EXPANDER
Vaughan what media are you using to test expansion?
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08-10-2008, 15:59 #4
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Re: GAMO EXPANDER
well i chronied my rifle it shot 650 fps...
and dont laugh but I shot into a cactus plant aswell as an eraser and tins and paper and wood. didnt expand at all lol
yes probably a gimmick, although this weekend il run a few through a gamo rifle that chronied 970 fps and see what difference it makes.
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08-10-2008, 16:05 #5
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Re: GAMO EXPANDER
A hollow point require a fluid media to expand. Hard media will plug up the cavity. Try it in water. When I was young and dumb(er) I shot a few birds with modified pellets SOMETHING I RECOMEND AGAINST NOW and water gave me an idea of tissue performance.
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08-10-2008, 16:15 #6
Re: GAMO EXPANDER
Originally Posted by BigT
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08-10-2008, 16:18 #7
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Re: GAMO EXPANDER
Originally Posted by BigT
shot into water, absolutely nothing lol
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08-10-2008, 17:12 #8
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Re: GAMO EXPANDER
650fps does sound a bit low for anything to happen with the Gamo Expander
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08-10-2008, 17:16 #9
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Re: GAMO EXPANDER
Originally Posted by Corné
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27-10-2008, 15:52 #10
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http://all-about-airguns.co.za/reviews.htm
Some photo's here... almost right at the end of the page.
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