Gamo Pellets 5.5 mm (.22) – Precision and Performance for Airguns

Which Gamo .22 pellets should you choose for your air rifle?

Start by checking your airgun’s specifications. In airgun ammunition, .22 is the designation commonly used for the nominal 5.5 mm calibre. Calibre alone, however, does not make every projectile suitable for every air rifle.

• Projectile type: check whether the manufacturer specifies diabolo pellets, lead round balls or another approved type of ammunition.
• Weight: follow your airgun manufacturer’s guidance and check the weight of the exact pellet.
• Length and shape: confirm suitability for the breech and, where fitted, the magazine.
• Pack format: select the 5.5 mm variant and check the quantity before comparing prices.

If you own one of our Gamo air rifles, identify its exact model and calibre before choosing pellets. An airgun and ammunition from the same brand are not automatically compatible.

Compare Gamo .22 pellet models

Head shape helps distinguish the pellet families, but it does not determine which will produce the tightest groups. Compare the complete specifications and do not transfer data from one version to another with a similar name.

Match, Hunter and Magnum: choosing between head shapes

Match and Pro-Match for paper targets

A flat head helps produce clearly defined holes in paper targets, making shots easier to score. This does not guarantee a smaller group. Check the specifications of Match and Pro-Match separately.

Hunter and Pro-Hunter domed pellets

These families offer rounded profiles to compare with flat-headed and pointed designs. Check the weight and dimensions of each reference: pellets of the same nominal calibre can perform differently in the same barrel.

Magnum and Pro-Magnum

Magnum features a pointed head. Pro-Magnum is a separate model, so its geometry, weight and pack format should be checked independently. With magazine-fed airguns, pay particular attention to the maximum pellet length the magazine accepts.

Pellets for Gamo PCP air rifles in .22

If you use one of our Gamo PCP air rifles in 5.5 mm, consult its manual for the approved pellet type and dimensions. A PCP powerplant does not mean you should always choose the heaviest available pellet.

PCP Special is one option to consider alongside other compatible references. Its name does not mean it fits every magazine or that it is the only Gamo pellet suitable for a PCP air rifle.

Reliable feeding matters as well as group size. If a pellet does not seat correctly or the magazine does not rotate normally, do not force the mechanism.

Compatibility with spring-piston and gas-ram air rifles

Gamo .22 pellets may also suit spring-piston and gas-ram air rifles when they meet the specifications of the particular model. IGT identifies a Gamo powerplant technology; it does not replace checking calibre and approved ammunition.

To compare platforms and operating systems, browse our air rifle range. Check the calibre of the selected variant before choosing ammunition for it.

Pellet weight: comparing grams and grains

The 5.5 mm calibre includes different pellet weights. Check the value declared for the exact product, particularly when comparing TS-22, PCP Special and other families.

Grams (g) and grains (gr) are different units. Use the same unit when comparing products. If two published values do not agree after conversion, have the specification confirmed before ordering.

A heavier pellet does not guarantee greater accuracy, a longer useful range or higher muzzle energy. Results depend on the combination of airgun, projectile and shooting conditions.

Red Fire, Rocket and AccuTek variants

Red Fire incorporates a polymer tip, while Rocket uses a metal insert at the front. These designs differ in construction, but neither provides a universal guarantee of tighter groups.

For AccuTek variants, check the full product name, calibre, weight and quantity. A classic reference and an AccuTek version do not necessarily share the same specifications simply because both are called Match or Hunter.

To compare the families within this series, browse Gamo AccuTek pellets and select the 5.5 mm variant on the product page.

Prices, pack quantities and storage

Compare the price alongside the number of pellets supplied. To calculate the cost per 100 pellets, divide the pack price by its pellet count and multiply by 100. Make sure the 5.5 mm variant is selected first.

Store pellets in their closed container in a dry place, protected from knocks that could deform the head or skirt. Do not use damaged or dirty projectiles.