mm) – this is a large round and actually the largest available unless you’re using a PCP (pre-charged pneumatic) airgun.

Does this mean it shoots further? Not necessarily, the .22 weighs around twice as much as the .177 so it requires a lot more power to get the thing going. By far, the most popular type of ammunition for any airgun is the pellet. Actually available in several different shapes but primarily consists of the head (where the majority of the mass is) and the hollow tail. Most bearings, especially for industrial applications follow an internationally recognised bearing identification system. In some cases, the bearing will have a prefix, followed by a group of numbers, followed by a suffix. Some of the common prefixes and suffixes are mentioned below: Prefix Typical uses for these balls, aside from inside bearings, include cocoa grinders, spray paint agitators, one way valves and even decoration. San Francisco International Airport has 5 foot diameter ball bearings supporting the building, which helps minimise damage during earthquakes. The most commonly used pellet, the .177 caliber pellet is not only a great round for casual shooting and training but is also used for professional target shooting up to a range of around 10 meters and is also used at Olympic events.mm) – for a long time, several decades, in fact, this was the largest caliber available for airguns. The slug is quite a new addition but isn’t widely used as yet. More commonly found in higher-velocity airguns, they need more power to overcome the initial friction but have nicer aerodynamics so they tend to be more accurate and have a greater range. Shares more similarities in shape to the BB than the traditional pellet though really. Others It is a good question though and for a long time (about 30 years if I’m honest!) I personally thought the .22 was the most accurate. I never really questioned why I thought this though. We also offer our own Thin Series Ball Bearings with a wide range of sealed, shielded and open type bearings available in all sizes. Our Thin Series will be a good choice for mechanical applications that require Ball Bearings within a limited space. So, what is the most popular airgun caliber? The most popular air rifle caliber is the .177 (4.5 mm), followed by the .22 (5.5 mm and 5.6 mm). Typically, the .177 is a great caliber for shorter-range targets and training but is also used extensively in competitive shooting. The .177 pellet is the preferred choice for those with less room to shoot than others. We will examine this and other related subjects below.

The airgun (or air rifle) typically shoots pellets or ball bearings (known as BB’s). If you’re choosing an airgun and don’t know what type you should be looking for then you may end up buying something that is totally inappropriate for you or for the environment you’re shooting in (or for the thing you’re shooting at). It’s not possible (in the vast majority of cases) to switch between calibers once you have acquired your gun so best do the research before you buy. When it comes to handling radial and thrust loads of small applications, Ball Bearings are the most common mechanical elements that are used. Ball Bearings are best used to reduce rotational friction when supporting loads. Bearing Shop UK provides a number of sealed, shielded or open type Ball Bearings. There are some other calibers worth a mention, although they’re hardly mentioned they do have their uses. You will be severely limited on what weapon you can use if you go for any of these though. Except for "S", all bearings are made from ball bearing chrome steel. All "S" prefix bearings are stainless steel. All are supplied to you the engineer, from industry-leading brands including SKF, FAG, NSK, NMB, INA, BNL and our own trusted brand RS PRO. Ball Bearing Types

To identify your bearing requirements more precisely, it helps to have the following information to hand: