Shooting 22 Pellets with Nail Gun Blanks

Published on October 22, 2017
Duration: 7:31

This video explores the experimental firing of .22 airgun pellets using .22 caliber nail gun blanks, achieving velocities over 2200 fps with Level 4 loads. Despite some pellet instability at 50 yards, accuracy remained surprisingly tight, demonstrating the potential for this unconventional projectile method. The host emphasizes proper muzzle-loading technique for rifling engagement and uses a chronograph for precise data collection.

Quick Summary

Firing .22 airgun pellets with .22 caliber nail gun blanks can achieve high velocities, with Level 4 loads exceeding 2200 fps. Accuracy at 50 yards remained surprisingly tight despite some pellet instability, demonstrating the potential of this experimental shooting method.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Firing Pellets with Nail Gun Blanks
  2. 01:01Equipment & Loading Procedure: Ruger 10/22, DeWalt Blanks
  3. 02:4310-Yard Velocity & Accuracy Test Results
  4. 04:3250-Yard Accuracy Testing with Nail Gun Blanks
  5. 06:56Final Results: High Velocity & Accuracy Achieved

Frequently Asked Questions

What velocities can be achieved by firing .22 pellets with nail gun blanks?

Using .22 caliber nail gun blanks (DeWalt powder loads) with .22 airgun pellets, velocities can reach significant levels. Level 2 blanks achieved around 1500 fps, Level 3 around 2000 fps, and Level 4 blanks exceeded 2200 fps in testing.

How accurate are .22 pellets fired from nail gun blanks?

Accuracy was surprisingly tight at both 10 and 50 yards. Despite some evidence of pellet instability at longer ranges, groups remained tight, indicating potential for this experimental method.

What equipment is needed for this experimental shooting?

The experiment utilized a Ruger 10/22 rifle, DeWalt .22 caliber powder loads (levels 2, 3, and 4), Crosman Powershot .22 caliber pellets, and a Caldwell Ballistic Precision Chronograph for velocity measurements.

What is the recommended loading technique for this experiment?

A muzzle-loading technique is recommended to ensure the airgun pellet properly engages the rifling. This involves carefully seating the pellet in the muzzle before inserting the blank cartridge.

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