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.177
H&N Sport · Pellet

Match Green Pellets

Caliber.177Weight5.25 grTypePelletShapeWadcutterPack500 ct

Specifications

Manufacturer
H&N Sport
Product
H&N Match Green Pellets, .177 Cal, 5.25 Grains, Wadcutter, Lead-Free, 500ct
Family
Match Green Pellets
Projectile type
Pellet
Material
Lead-free alloy
Caliber
.177
Caliber (in)
0.177
Caliber (mm)
4.5
Weight
5.25 gr
Shape
Wadcutter
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 fps5.7 ft·lb
800 fps7.5 ft·lb
900 fps9.4 ft·lb
1000 fps11.7 ft·lb

Hunting & suitability

Primary purpose
Target / paper scoring
Target use
Excellent
Hunting use
Low
Ethical game band
Very small pests/birds under 2 lb only when legal and accurate
Suggested min muzzle energy
8 ft·lb
Suggested max range
Usually 20-50 yd depending platform; stay inside proven accuracy
Game examples
small birds, mice/rat-sized pests; head shots strongly preferred

Projectile alone does not establish ethical use; confirm legal species, rifle FPE, retained energy, accuracy, and shot placement. Wadcutters are mainly paper-target pellets; limit hunting use to very close, low-risk pest scenarios if legal. Lead-free projectiles may be useful where lead restrictions apply, but test accuracy because they often shoot differently.

Notes

Lead-free/alloy option; often lighter for caliber.