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Some pellet guns are designed to shoot BB and pellets like the Gamo P23 and there are several rifles that also shoot both. (I'll talk about them later) But if the instructions call for Pellets and not BB's then it is NOT wise to force the gun to shoot BB's. Here's why. Pellet guns that are designed to shoot Pellets have grooved barrels called Rifling. The soft Pellet, when fired, catches the grooves in the barrel and this makes the pellet spin as it leaved the barrel. This makes it fly straighter and further. BB guns have a smooth barrel (Not Rifled) and the BB slides out the barrel and tumbles as it flies. This makes it inaccurate on any target beyond 15 to 20 feet. The BB is hard and when forced to fire through a Pellet barrel it actually destroys the rifling in the pellet barrel and over time the barrel becomes smoother inside..
The Gamo P23 shoots both BB's and Pellets through the Rifles barrel. But if you read the instructions on the Gaom P23, it state to use ONLY Gamo BB. Because they are made out of soft material NOT Brass or Steel. These BB conform to the grooves in the barrel and act like pellets.
BB/Pellet rifles usually have smooth bore barrels and this is why they can shoot either projectile. But they are also not as accurate as a rifled bore barrel
So if you want to keep your pellet gun or rifle in good working order Don't force it to shoot the wrong projectile.
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How do you shoot BB from an air pellet gun?
You Don't. Shooting BB's in a pellet gun that is not designed for it will ruin the rifling in the barrel. Some airguns are designed to shoot both BB's and pellets. But if the Owners manual calls for pellets and says nothing about BB's then stick with pellets.
How old do you have to be to shoot a be be gun?
In the Unites States you have to be 18 to purchase a pellet or BB gun, but you can be any age to shoot it under adult supervision.
Can you shoot pelles from a bb gun if it has a smooth barrel?
There are several BB/Pellet gun models on the market that have smooth bore. If your model is designed for both BBs and Pellets then you you can shoot both.
Can a .22 Caliber Pellet Gun shoot a BB without damaging it?
No. Bad Idea! BB's a .177 in size not .22
Can you shoot an air rifle in Oakland Ca?
If it is BB or a pellet gun, yes. A real firearm, no.
How do you spell begun?
A BB gun is a kind of pellet gun, used to shoot BB sized bullets.
Can you shoot someone with a pellet gun?
A pellet gun is capable of serious injury or death depending on where the victim is struck. The shooter could be charged with battery or a greater crime. Never point a pellet or BB gun at anyone.......
Will a bird die if you shoot it with a light bb gun?
Yes it most likely will die from the pellet or shock.
What happens when round .177 bbs don't fit your crosman .177 bb gun?
First, check to see that you have a BB gun, and not a pellet gun. Both pellets and BBs are made in .177 cal. A pellet gun will not shoot BBs (in most cases) If your gun IS a BB gun, you will need a gunsmith to check it for damage, stuck items in the barrel, etc.
Do bb guns shoot pellets?
Some BB guns are designed to shoot BB and pellets, but not all BB guns shoot pellets. The ones that shoot both usually can shoot several BB without reloading but only shoot a single pellet at a time and you have to reload each pellet between each shot.
Is the daisy 880 power line a powerful bb gun?
750 fps./BB; 665 fps./pellet The name Power-line may be a little misleading. Modern Pellet rifles are capable of firing a pellet at 1000+ fps. But this is a combination BB and Pellet gun and as far as BB rifles goes 750 fps is a good speed for a BB. This is about as fast as they can possibly go. I own 2 of these and find them very entertaining to shoot for fun.
Can you put pellets in a BB gun?
While many pellet guns are configured to be able to fire regular BB's, most BB guns cannot fire standard BB caliber pellets. To fire a pellet, the BB gun would have to be a breech loaded or break-barrel loaded design, and the pellets would have to be loaded single-shot.
