9 mm / .357 pellets for air rifles and airguns

9 mm air rifle pellets have a head diameter of 9 mm, which is .357” in imperial size. Some will also call them .35 pellets. Considering the size of these pellets, they can definitely be categorised under ‘large calibre’. And as they’re huge, they weigh a lot too. And to get all that weight moving with significant speed, you’ll be needing a copious amount of power. This means that you’ll automatically end up with a PCP air rifle to make proper use of these pellets. Without a decent amount of power, you just can’t reach the speed needed for accurate results and without power, you won’t be able to make full use of the reach and impact that 9 mm / .357 pellets can offer.

Well, over here in the Netherlands, where hunting with air rifles isn’t permitted, .357 PCP air rifle pellets are often used for proper destructive plinking. Which, as everybody must admit, is quite fun in its own way. These 9 mm airgun pellets are also used for target shooting, where they show great results up to a hundred meters. As it’s such a heavy pellet, a .357 won’t have the flattest trajectory, but because of their reach, they’re very accurate on fixed long distances.

However, in countries where hunting with air rifles and these calibres is permitted, it’s not specifically the reach, but mainly the impact of these 9 mm / .357 pellets that make them a preferred choice for larger game. When used in an air rifle that’s powerful enough, 9 mm air rifle pellets will provide stopping power that goes beyond pest control and enters the hunting area. As we’re talking pellets, not slugs, we’re still talking about semi-close range hunting. For longer ranges, slugs are needed. 

We’ve got a nice variety of 9 mm air rifle ammo of different manufacturers in stock. The .357 pellets vary in weight and by experimenting with that, you’ll find the best .35 pellets for your air rifle. Each air rifle will prefer a certain weight, giving optimal accuracy and determining which .357 PCP air rifle pellets are most suitable, can only be done with trial and error. Still, if you do have any questions about 9 mm / .357 pellets, please feel free to contact us any time. Our experts at customers service will always offer you sound advice.