ROCKET FUEL for your AIR RIFLE.. PELLETS THAT GO BOOM! 💥

Published on August 27, 2025
Duration: 4:57

This video demonstrates a comparative test of two types of .25 caliber air rifle pellets: standard H&N Barracuda Hunter hollowpoints and Edgun West exploding pellets. The test includes accuracy evaluation at 10 yards and a visual power demonstration using cans as reactive targets. The exploding pellets showed significantly more impact damage.

Quick Summary

Edgun West exploding .25 caliber pellets, weighing 27.8 grains, are designed to detonate upon impact, creating a 'boom' effect and significantly more damage than standard hollowpoints like the H&N Barracuda Hunter. While accuracy at 10 yards was comparable, the exploding pellets showed a clear advantage in power and visual impact on reactive targets.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Air Rifle Power-Up
  2. 00:07Gamo Gen3i Air Rifle and Exploding Pellets
  3. 00:33Pellet Comparison: Exploders vs. H&N Barracuda
  4. 00:44Accuracy Test at 10 Yards
  5. 01:06Accuracy Test Results
  6. 02:55Power Contest: Reactive Target Test
  7. 03:27Power Test Results: The BOOM!
  8. 03:35Damage Comparison: Exploders vs. Standard
  9. 04:06Exploders are Legit and Fun
  10. 04:20Conclusion and Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Edgun West exploding pellets?

Edgun West exploding pellets are .25 caliber, 27.8-grain hollowpoint ammunition designed for air rifles. They contain a substance that causes them to detonate or expand dramatically upon impact, creating a 'boom' effect and significantly more damage than standard pellets.

How do exploding air rifle pellets compare to standard hollowpoints in accuracy?

In a test at 10 yards with a Gamo Gen3i .25 caliber air rifle, both standard H&N Barracuda Hunter hollowpoints and Edgun West exploding pellets produced usable groups. The exploding pellets' groups were noted as being 'ever so slightly larger' but still very effective.

What is the main advantage of using exploding air rifle pellets?

The primary advantage of exploding air rifle pellets, like the Edgun West Exploders, is their significantly increased impact effect. They cause much more damage to reactive targets, creating a more dramatic and 'fun' shooting experience compared to standard hollowpoint pellets.

Which air rifle was used to test the exploding pellets?

The air rifle used in the test was a Gamo Gen3i .25 caliber multi-shot swarm brake barrel air rifle. This rifle was paired with both Edgun West exploding pellets and H&N Barracuda Hunter hollowpoint pellets for comparison.

More Training & Techniques Videos You Might Like

More from Shooting Gear Reviews

View all →