QYS (Qiang Yuan Sports), a globally respectedmanufacturer of precision airgun pellets, is set to expand its product lineupwith the introduction of .22 calibre pellets.
The new .22 range is expected to be available in the UKfrom August 2026. It represents QYS’s first major move beyond its highlyregarded .177 offerings, which have gained strong traction among target andlive quarry shooters for their exceptional consistency and quality control.
The move follows Hawke Optics recent appointment as the brand’sexclusive UK distributor – a move expected to significantly strengthen supplyand availability nationwide.
Hawke Optics UK sales director, Jamie Ransome, commented:“We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with QYS and bring their exceptionalproducts to UK customers. This partnership reflects our shared commitment toquality and service, and it will allow us to offer retailers and end users evenbetter access to a wider range of premium shooting products.
“The introduction of .22 calibre pellets positions QYS tocompete directly in a segment currently dominated by established brands,offering shooters an alternative built on the brand’s reputation for precisionmanufacturing and tight tolerances. This expansion reflects QYS’s ongoingcommitment to innovation and meeting the evolving needs of airgun shooters.”
Article first published 22nd May 2026
