Air gun pellets

An air rifle often stays close at hand outside the hunting season too: it keeps the yard clear, chases crows off the feeder, or keeps your eye sharp before autumn. This category covers 4.5mm and 5.5mm air gun pellets for pneumatic rifles and pistols, plus blank starter cartridges and pepper balls. Every pack has to match your barrel, so it helps to know how head shape, weight and caliber differ.

What air gun pellets are used for

They serve target practice, small pest control (crows, rats, moles) around the farmstead, and shooting at targets in the yard or at a range. Hunters reach for them between seasons, when a steady hand and sharp eye need upkeep and noise has to stay low.

Unlike shotgun or rifle cartridges, a lead pellet leaves the barrel quietly, so it works close to farm buildings or pens where a pest needs removing without startling the rest of the animals. That quiet shot also lets you train in the yard without disturbing neighbours or poultry.

Come autumn, many hunters return to the air rifle simply because it can be fired daily without a trip to the range. It keeps aim steady for the season ahead and lets you check reaction speed right before opening day.

It helps to keep a few different types on hand: one for everyday yard practice, another for the tighter shot pest control near the barn demands. Different rifles and pistols often group better with a particular weight or shape, so testing a few packs pays off over time.

Pellet types by shape and caliber

The range splits by head shape and caliber, from round to pointed, from 4.5mm to 5.5mm. Shape decides how it behaves on impact, and caliber has to match your barrel exactly.

Round-head pellets

Umarex Mr. Shoty round 4.5mm and Browning Flat rounds carry a flat head. They transfer energy well on impact and get picked for close-range pest control, where a quick stop matters more than distance.

Pointed pellets

Umarex Mr. Shoty pointed and Umarex Cobra Gen2 pointed rounds suit longer range work. A pointed tip flies straighter and drifts less in wind, so it fits an accurate shot from further out.

4.5mm caliber

4.5mm is the most common air gun caliber in Lithuania. Most of the range sits in this caliber: Umarex Cobra, Intruder, Jackal, Mosquito and other lines. They fit lighter air rifles and pistols.

5.5mm caliber

5.5mm rounds weigh more, so they carry more energy into the target over a shorter distance. Umarex Cobra and Umarex Mosquito 5.5mm suit stronger guns, for stopping a bigger pest such as a marten or a large rat.

How to choose the right one

Start by checking your gun's caliber, then decide what it needs to do: practice, pest control or target shooting. The wrong caliber simply will not fit the barrel, so check the gun's documents or the stamp on the barrel first.

1. Check your gun's caliber: 4.5mm or 5.5mm, listed in the gun's documents or stamped on the barrel.
2. Pick head shape by task: round for a close target, pointed for a longer shot.
3. Weigh the trade-off: a heavier round holds a line better in wind, a lighter one flies faster.
4. Buy a larger pack for regular shooting, a 425-500 count box lasts a long time.

Practical field advice

Keep your stock dry and cool, since moisture can pit the lead surface and hurt accuracy. Before the season, test your aim with the same batch you plan to use later, since rounds of different weight fly differently even from the same gun.

For pest control near a barn or feeder, pick a round head and shoot close, so the shot lands fast and clean. When a quiet shot near living quarters is what you need, an air gun with the right round stays the quietest option available.

For longer storage, keep the pack sealed in its original box. That protects the contents from dust and bent tips, which throws off head shape and later flight accuracy.

Brands and other ammunition

Most of the range comes from the German maker Umarex: Cobra, Mosquito, Intruder, Jackal and Mr. Shoty lines, rounded out by Browning Flat rounds. These brands are known for consistent lead quality and an accurate caliber match, which matters when you shoot often and want a steady result.

Beyond ordinary air gun ammunition, the category holds Sellier & Bellot 6mm blank starter cartridges and Umarex P2P Core pepper balls. That is a different kind of ammunition, built for a signal shot or self-defense rather than target practice, though it sits in the same pneumatics group. A blank cartridge is useful at hunting events when a signal shot without a bullet is needed, while pepper balls suit a defense gun kept at home or in the car.

For related ammunition, see the BBs category. If you are unsure which caliber or head shape fits your gun, write to us and we will help you pick the right one.