Predator GTO .177 Cal, 5.5 gr - 200 ct

These have become my go to pellets for .177 10m target shooting. First they are so well made they look machined. Second, they are very consistent. Third, they are very accurate for 10m targets in my Vigilante and Crosman 1300KT with Lothar Walther match barrel. Lead free is always a seriously good attribute, and I find no compromise in any measurable metric. Yes, you will pay more for lead free, but it is totally worth the cost.

I got these because out of all the gun and ammo reviews I've read and watched, these seem to perform very well in general across the board. I get excellent, consistent accuracy with these in my Sig Sauer ASP 20.

Pros
Clean, consistent, no damaged pellets ever

Cons
Can be a little light weight depending on what you're using these with

My first use of these were in .22 caliber in a different rifle (break barrel, spring piston) and I found terrible accuracy. Now, in .177 caliber and a different rifle (semi-auto, fixed barrel, CO2 fired), I am starting to think clover leaf results at 10M might just be in my future! It took over 30 rounds to get there but after the first 30 round mag the shots came on target nicely. I can't explain why but maybe I would find better accuracy in the .22 version after more shots fired too.

Pros
Legal for California hunting or clearing property of nuisance, non-game animals, i.e. ground squirrels.

Cons
I don't see that there is much surface contact with the rifling with this design. Maybe that's why it took over 30 shots to show some accuracy.

Testing was done from a rest at 10 yards. From a Umarex Fusion 10-shot groups have gone to just over 3/8" CTC. Best lead-free pellet tried to date, but not the best pellet for that rifle. Today the test was the first 10 pellets out of a Crosman 2250 with 18" barrel. Last pellets used in the 2250 before today's test were Air Arms Diabolo Heavy. Did not clean the barrel first. Did not condition the barrel with preliminary shots with the GTO. Just sat down and fired 10 shots. First 10-shot group just over 1/4" CTC. Comparable to the Air Arms Heavy. Very surprised and pleased by the performance of the GTO. Did not think it was possible with lead-free.

Pros
No lead. Surprisingly good accuracy at 10 yards. Better than any lead wadcutter I have tried.

Cons
A bit pricey, or it would be 5 Stars.