Pellet Gun

Similar to a BB gun, a pellet gun is a device designed to shoot a non-spherical projectile known as a “pellet.” Whereas BBs are spherical, pellets usually are conical with a flattened tip or a pointed tip. Typically pellets have more of an hourglass shape to them. They are usually .177 caliber, .20 Caliber, or .22 caliber in diameter. Most pellet guns fire the projectile through the barrel using compressed air or a compressed gas, such as CO2. Pellet guns are typically used by hunters for small game, and by professional or competitive shooters for training and plinking.