turbo33 Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Just been messing around with chairgun and looking at the .177 v .22 trajectory. To replicate the characteristics of a .177's flat flight path running at 11.5 ftlbs you have to have step the .22 up to 21.84 ftlbs which is obviously FAC territory. Would be nice if we were allowed sub 12lbs for .177 and sub 22lbs for .22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubshot Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 I have a HW100 Long Barrell .177 Rifle - Is Bar Customised - limited edition I can Shoot Defiant 15's in .177 out to 60 Metres @ around 11.3 - Sub 12FP Which really whack home hard and Accurate Which most .22's can achieve in Sub 12FP BOB/R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 I have sub 12ft/lbs rifles in .177 and .22.If im honest i prefer the smaller calibre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domin8or Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 I have sub 12ft/lbs rifles in .177 and .22.If im honest i prefer the smaller calibre. Me to, less elevation too acount for , therefore easier shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smsguitarist Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 I used .22 for about 2 years and then switched to .177 and i won't go back unless i go FAC. It encourages me to shoot better as when hunting the shot needs to be more crucially placed. As for the 'over penetration' arguements it's rubbish, any hole through the brain no matter how big or small will provide my dinner! I also like the trajectory benefit as i know the holdovers/unders are less therefore i am re-assured of my judgement. Cheers, Lewis P.S if i went FAC i'd probably go for a .20 or .25 anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Downie Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 It encourages me to shoot better as when hunting the shot needs to be more crucially placed. That's why I'd recommend .22 for someone who prefers stalking (and often shoot standing, unsupported) rather than sniping. If you can't be absolutely certain of hitting the killzone, the .22 will increase the probability of incapacitation if you miss it, so you can at least run up and despatch the quarry quickly. My own preference is for .177, bipod, and lots of patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewjames Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 ive had both .177 and .22, im sticking with .22 soley because i find them more fun to shoot and am thinking about getting an fac license. ive also found out that shorter barrels fire pellets with greater consistancy (like my carbine .22 fx2000) my .177 fx2000 was a classic version "longer air cylinder" (classic version because 177 uses more air and would have a to lower shot count if it was the carbine version) over a longer barrel pellets seems to vary more in consistancy (from my experience) this may be because the barrel is longer or due to the tuning of the rifle "i can say i was using the same pellets" (accupells) and the same model of rifle. (fx2000) i got in contact with jonny sweden and he said "The 177 does not give such low spread as the .22s A spread of just 4 fps is indeed very good, A spread of 20 fps for 177 sounds more normal." its my understanding that .22 is more accurate "in my case" and with the use of mildot scopes you cant miss. from what ive learnt... - it totally depends on the rifle, if it works at its best then thats great stick with it!!! or if your worried about trajectory or pellet velocity get an fac .22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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