Five of the best domed airgun pellets

Arguably the UK’s best-selling pellet, the H&N Baracuda 8 is a premium .177 calibre domed airgun pellet designed for accuracy, consistency and performance.

Made in Germany and weighing 8.44gr, it strikes the ideal balance between velocity and stability, making it a popular choice for target shooters and pest controllers alike.

Its streamlined shape ensures a flat trajectory and excellent energy retention downrange, while H&N’s renowned manufacturing standards guarantee uniform size and weight.

Supplied in tins of 500, the Baracuda 8 offers great value for those seeking dependable results shot after shot.

A go-to choice for serious shooters, the Diablo Field’s domed design gives a flat, stable trajectory and dependable knockdown power, making them spot-on at mid-range.

Packed in tins of 500, each 8.4gr pellet is hand-selected for consistency, ensuring the accuracy, performance and confidence airgun enthusiasts demand every time they shoot.

Made in the Czech Republic.

For years JSB Exact pellets have represented the pinnacle of precision and reliability.

Meticulously engineered with an ideal centre of gravity and aerodynamic domed profiles, they deliver exceptional accuracy and stable flight — even at long ranges up to 50m and beyond.

Hand sorted and quality checked, JSB are renowned for their remarkable uniformity across every tin.

Favoured by field target shooters worldwide, they are lauded for their tight groupings and consistent performance.

Whether honing in on a bullseye or pursuing pests, the 8.4gr JSB Exact pellet offers unmatched quality that inspires confidence in every shot.

Made in the Czech Republic.

QYS (Qiang Yuan Sports) pellets are routinely referred to as “probably the best pellets in the world” according to Mike Hurney from The Shooting Party, and in many comparison tests have been shown to be more weight-consistent and accurate than other leading brands.

Manufactured in China to extremely high standards, the 8.48gr pellets are clean, with no dust or debris, and the skirts are uniform and undamaged.

For a middle-weight, dome-headed pellet, this is a go-to for many shooters.

Thanks to its superb aerodynamics, both seasoned and new shooters can achieve impressively tight groupings at medium ranges.

The German-made, 8.64gr Goldstar is a versatile choice, as its excellent impact and penetration make it suitable for hunting as well as competition shooting.

A 5.53mm (.22 14.66gr) version is also available. Goldstar Pellets in .22 are £7.50 (250 per tin).