Best Hunting Pellets

Written by Mgr. František Gajdoš

Friday, 13 February 2026

When choosing the best hunting pellet, it is important to select a high-quality brand, the appropriate calibre, and the correct weight in relation to the power of the air gun from which the pellet will be fired.

Many amateur shooters consider pointed pellets to be hunting pellets. The pointed head has a penetrating shape and is highly likely to pass through a small live target or remain inside it, similar to full metal jacket (FMJ) ammunition fired from a firearm. However, this is not the purpose of a hunting pellet. A hunting pellet should have the greatest possible deformation and stopping effect so that a live pest (e.g., a rat) is immediately stopped and humanely dispatched. Therefore, pellets suitable for hunting include hollow point pellets, pellets with cuts, pellets combining a hollow point and a tip, pellets with an inserted metal ball, SLUG-type pellets, and similar designs.

Tips and Recommended Hunting Pellets

Hollow Point Pellets – in the budget category, we recommend GAMO Hollow Point pellets in cal. 4.5 mm or 5.5 mm. From the German brand RWS, we recommend the SUPER-H-POINT model in cal. 4.5 mm or 5.5 mm.

Pellets with Cuts – examples include German Haendler & Natermann Baracuda Hunter Extreme pellets, available in several calibers.

Pellets with a Metal Tip – these feature a hollow point with a hard metal tip protruding from it. Excellent examples are the German hunting pellets Hornet model, available in multiple calibers.

Pellets with a Metal Ball – in this category, we recommend Spanish GAMO Rocket hunting pellets in cal. 4.5 mm or 5.5 mm.

Slug-Type Pellets – this type of hunting pellet is relatively new on the market and extremely popular. The shape resembles the projectile of a firearm cartridge with a hollow point. The most popular hunting pellets of this type are manufactured by JSB and Haendler & Natermann. They are available in various calibers, including large calibers such as 6.35 mm (.25), 7.62 (.30), and 9 mm (.35).

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GAMO Hollow Point hunting pellets, cal. 5.5 mm, made with AccuTek technology.

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Hunting pellets brand GAMO model Rocket in cal. 4.5 mm made with the new AccuTek technology.

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Pellets Gamo Rocket AccuTek cal. 4,5 mm, 150 pcs

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Hunting pellets brand GAMO model Rocket in cal. 5.5 mm made with the new AccuTek technology.

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Pellets Gamo Rocket AccuTek cal. 5,5 mm, 100 pcs

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Are You a Beginner?

If you are unsure about your choice:

read our guide article on choosing the right pellet, which will help you select the correct one.
we also recommend our article about special pellets.

Important Notice:

The use of airguns against live targets is subject to applicable legislation. Always respect hunting rights and animal protection laws, and never shoot at protected animals. Improper or illegal use may be considered an offense or a criminal act. The purpose of this article is to provide professional information about ammunition characteristics, not to encourage illegal activity.

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