Steve Posted February 21, 2002 Report Share Posted February 21, 2002 I've heard this argued by many an air rifle hunter - .177 for flatter trajectory and penetration, or .22 for hitting power?? What do you guy's think? Any body any experience with .20 cal? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy Posted February 21, 2002 Report Share Posted February 21, 2002 I've a Sheridon in .20 and find it excellent on rabbits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 22, 2002 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2002 Hi Hoppy, Have you ever compared your rifle with a .22? I'd like to know if there is much difference in drop between the two. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 I have had .22 .20 but IMO .177 works best for me, no worry about holdover with the right pellet, it will kill anything a .22 will, trouble with the .20 there are not many pellets on the market, and hard to find, but if this improves I may think about getting one again, mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted March 15, 2002 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 Thanks Mike. I've considered changing to .177 a few times now, but I seem to have a hard time accepting that it will kill cleanly at the ranges a .22 does. I currently use an Air Arms Pro-Elite @ 24lb/ft in .22 and it will take rabbits and crows out at 60yds. (It could probably do it even further out but I can't!!). What rifle are you using? At what ranges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted March 16, 2002 Report Share Posted March 16, 2002 Hi Steve I use a mk2 rapid 12 lbs, I only take my shots up to 35 yds that is my limit.I am not much good after that. I see you have a FAC, so I can not see the point in you changing to .177 as you would end up with overkill, the extra power you have, a .22 imo is the best. and if you can take rabbits out at 60 yds, I would keep to the gun you know. (I wish i could shoot that good) all the best mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resolve IT Posted April 1, 2002 Report Share Posted April 1, 2002 If any one has a .177 for sale let me know, ive put an add in Buy,Sell Swap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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