Air gun pellets are projectiles used in airguns, which include air rifles and air pistols. This item contains 250 pellets. Airgun pellets are suited for specific purposes like target shooting, hunting or pest control. They are easy to use and effective. The .177 caliber is the most popular caliber used for target shooting and small game hunting. However, they can be used universally for hunting scenarios, as well as for field target shooting.