bruellie Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Just wondered which calibre is best for hunting i allways thought 22 so i bought one and when i go to my local gun club to zero my scope the 177 rifles go with a right crack and also mine seems to have really slow flight think i should have gone for a .20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 .22 is slower than a .177. The power is regulated to the same limit so the smaller and lighter .177 pellet will fly a lot faster and flatter than a .22. I like .177, and would never buy anything else in sub 12ft-lbs power (which is the maximum allowed without a certificate). .20 is a compromise between the two, and to be honest I don't see the point! The .22 will kill just as well as a .177. The pellet may be slower, but it hits just as hard because it weighs more and takes more stopping. I wouldn't say you've made a bad choice, a lot of people prefer .22. It's all down to what you believe in and have confidence with, both will work on the bunnies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruellie Posted December 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 cheers mate was thinking of sending it back and having it converted to .20 dont think it would be a big job on a rapid 7 but i'll leave it a bit see how things go been trying a few light pointed pellets see if they fly any faster or flatter but not seen a noticeable differance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopy bunny blaster Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 .20 isnt a useless calibre :look: my favourite calibre in airguns fly's flat and hits hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapid 17 Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 I own four rifles, two in .177 calibre and two in .22 calibre. I can't make up my mind whether one calibre is better than the other or not. The .22 calibre travels at a slower speed but appears to hit the quarry harder. The .177 calibre travels at a much higher speed but doesn't appear to hit the quarry with as much force. I like using both calibres and bag similar numbers of rabbits whichever i use. Geoff. PS. I can't offer an opinion on .20 as i've never owned or used one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 An endless debate I'm afraid. All have their uses. All down to personal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shootist Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 .20 isnt a useless calibre :look: my favourite calibre in airguns fly's flat and hits hard Mine too...... have a 97k springer and a Daystate Harrier X... both in .20 Perfect hunting calibre Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughshot Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 If there is no real great difference in terms of killing power would the .177 not be a better choice as it is easy to shoot with its flat trajectory? Dont know much about air rifles but have been reading up on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laf Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 which ever u feel comfy with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Do you have a PCP? the .22 uses less air per shot and so, will give you more shots per charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruellie Posted December 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Do you have a PCP? the .22 uses less air per shot and so, will give you more shots per charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruellie Posted December 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Yeah rapid s type get about 400 to 500 hundred shots per charge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Then the number of hots per charge isnt a real issue. At the end of the day, they both have their merrits, I've always shot .22. As long as you take the time to set-up your rifle properly and learn the range ability you have with it, you'll be fine as you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 I have both and favour the .177 for reasons mentioned. Flatter, Faster. Take more accuracy to kill IMO, which aint a bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 If there is no real great difference in terms of killing power would the .177 not be a better choice as it is easy to shoot with its flat trajectory? :yp:Dont know much about air rifles but have been reading up on them That's exactly how I see it. Both will kill if the shot hits the right place, so I use the one that's easiest to be accurate with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettaman1 Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Theres only one problem with a .20 its availability of ammo, there is not much of a choice compared with the other two calibers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salisburykeeper Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Ive got a rapid .20 ,the range it takes out bunnies is far better than a .22 cant comment on the 177 as ive never had the pleasure.i would however reccomend the .20 , i would never shoot with any other calibre air rifle after having this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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