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.177
Apolo · Pellet

Air Boss Match Competition

Caliber.177Weight8.48 grTypePelletPack500 ct

Specifications

Manufacturer
Apolo
Product
Apolo Air Boss Match Competition .177 Cal, 8.48gr, 500ct
Family
Air Boss Match Competition
Projectile type
Pellet
Material
Lead or lead alloy
Caliber
.177
Caliber (in)
0.177
Caliber (mm)
4.5
Weight
8.48 gr
Pack count
500

Energy by velocity

Muzzle energy this projectile carries at common airgun velocities, useful for matching it to your rifle and to honest hunting ranges.

700 fps9.2 ft·lb
800 fps12.1 ft·lb
900 fps15.3 ft·lb
1000 fps18.8 ft·lb

Hunting & suitability

Primary purpose
Target / plinking
Target use
Good
Hunting use
Conditional
Ethical game band
Very small game/pests under 2 lb
Suggested min muzzle energy
8 ft·lb
Suggested max range
Usually 20-50 yd depending platform; stay inside proven accuracy
Game examples
quail, dove, pigeon, grouse, very small pests

Projectile alone does not establish ethical use; confirm legal species, rifle FPE, retained energy, accuracy, and shot placement.