Why? Well, geography, politics, personal inclination...

by Paul , Saturday, July 28, 2012, 11:50 (4300 days ago) @ Byron

and many other reasons, a few of which are included here.

1. We do not have a local supply of any 6.35mm pellets.
2. Even 5.5mm pellets are expensive and of low quality (same for 4.5mm)
3. Carrying $200 worth of pellets is a problem as weight is a big issue when traveling by air.
4. Ordering from the U.S. is problematic because customs here is not letting in "dangerous goods" (we're looking at legal means of pressuring customs into allowing sporting goods - but that's still a barrier)
5. Carrying "ammunition" in by friends is problematic due to the same issue as 4. Not everyone is good at talking their way through asinine official opposition to a perfectly legal item.
6. Tinkering is a part of who I am. I like to hand load as opposed to buying factory ammo. I like to cast my own as opposed to buying factory bullets. It is a part of the whole shooting game - to ME. To each their own.
7. Heavier than normal pellets are intriguing to me. Why launch a 28 grain pellet when you have the option of launching one at twice the weight? Yes, they may or may not prove accurate and that is why I'm looking into the subject, seeking input from others who have already cast their own.