the Big Question!

[Timelord 0]

Here comes the spanner in the works .20 caliber you get the stopping power of .22 and almost as flat trajectory of the .177

[Guest buster321c]

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[Grim Reaper 1]

As always I'll argue shot placement over any calibre available. All have their strengths and weaknesses but the biggest weakness of all is the shooter.

 

If you can't hit it accurately, then you can't kill it cleanly.

i totally agree with chris.it doesnt matter what Caliber you are using its the kill zone which counts and how well you know your gun and scope.... alot of guy use 22 cal for hunting and say 177 are for woman but 177 will do the trick every time if you hit in the kill zone.

177 runs flatter and lets you Shoot Further its just knowing your gun

 

 

I couldn't agree more Chris and Spuddy - well said, both of you!

 

I have seen so, so many ' what calibre is best' threads in the past, so all I will say to the matter is that its a case of whatever feels and performs right for you (as the shooter) is the right tool for the job in hand.

 

Regards,

Grim

[hughesey1552 0]

is .20 really just a comprimise between .177 and .22? comprising best of both, ie. flatter trajectory and had hittingness? (think i invented a word there!)

 

Cheers, Ryan

[ChrisJones 7,975]

Here comes the spanner in the works .20 caliber you get the stopping power of .22 and almost as flat trajectory of the .177

In a perfect world you'd be right but the only spanner is trying to find decent pellets to put in the rifle! Didn't Crosman discontinue Accupells in .20?

 

Shot placement, every time!

[Born Hunter 17,787]

Im a 22 man myself !!im confident with it.

Having confidence in youre kit is important so if your used to 22 then id say stick with it !

 

agree with ya mate............ But, i changed to 177 about 4 months ago and now have even more confidence in my kit than ever before. I used to shoot 22 AA S410 and now shoot 177 AA S410 (slightly different model, thumbhole stock and full length not carbine) so its a fair comparison.

 

Try not to worry too much about 'stopping power' becuase a head shot is a head shot and if you cant manage a head shot on a rabbit dont shoot regardless of calibre.

[mark01856 7]

thanks for all your replys. i do understand the importance of shot placement.

 

i was just asking for them longer shots, but suppose i should just get closer.lol

 

thanks guys

 

[shenners 0]

My 2p worth.........

 

As has been said it depends on what you are comfortable with, both calibres will be effective on rabbits and crows if your gun is up to power, and you can make a clean headshot within your comfortable hunting range. (I'd say up to 35 yds, maybe a touch further with .177)

 

Dont let anyone convince you that .177 is for paper targets, I have a Weihrauch HW100t in .177 and teamed with heavier grain pellets (I use Logun Penetrators) of around 10 grains it is without doubt the best combination of gun and pellet I have ever used on rabbits.

 

Bisley Magnums, Crosman Premier Heavy or something similar in .177 pack more whack than the usual 8 grain types, just make sure you re-zero your scope to compensate for the heavier pellet.

 

I also agree with the comments made in the earlier posts, in that power is pointless unless you can hit the mark so more attention should be paid to practice rather than the calibre you are using.

 

From a full power air rifle, either calibre will do the job just remember to consider pellet weight when using .177 for hunting and go for a good quality domed (not pointed) one of around 9.5 - 10.5 grains. Job done, one dead rabbit

 

Shenners

[mark01856 7]

My 2p worth.........

 

As has been said it depends on what you are comfortable with, both calibres will be effective on rabbits and crows if your gun is up to power, and you can make a clean headshot within your comfortable hunting range. (I'd say up to 35 yds, maybe a touch further with .177)

 

Dont let anyone convince you that .177 is for paper targets, I have a Weihrauch HW100t in .177 and teamed with heavier grain pellets (I use Logun Penetrators) of around 10 grains it is without doubt the best combination of gun and pellet I have ever used on rabbits.

 

Bisley Magnums, Crosman Premier Heavy or something similar in .177 pack more whack than the usual 8 grain types, just make sure you re-zero your scope to compensate for the heavier pellet.

 

I also agree with the comments made in the earlier posts, in that power is pointless unless you can hit the mark so more attention should be paid to practice rather than the calibre you are using.

 

From a full power air rifle, either calibre will do the job just remember to consider pellet weight when using .177 for hunting and go for a good quality domed (not pointed) one of around 9.5 - 10.5 grains. Job done, one dead rabbit

 

Shenners

 

my rifle is running at 11.3. im confident with my accuracy, i think i will just stick with what im used to.

 

i just had thoughts of changing calibre(dont know why)

 

anyway thanks guys.

[rabbit_killer 2]

i have a .22 bsa super 10 i love it its great, my shooting partner has a daystate 1.77 i must admit i like it and it does the job just as well!!

 

as you know they fly differant if you didnt heres some picks of the trajectory of a .22 pellet from 0 to 45 yards

and The trajectory of a .22 pellet from 0 to 45 yards

 

the first pic is of the .22 pellet and the second the 1.77 you can clearly see how straight they fly

 

but my personal opinion is the .22 is harder hitting

if your .22 is zero'd proply you can hit em just as good,

at the end of the day it all boils down to what you like you can have a flat flying 1.77 and be a shit shot and miss em all or you can lern where your pellet goes and be a good shot with either

[jamie g 17]

i think 12 ftlb 22cal is poo there to loopy get the 177 its more forgiving and a wekk placed head shot on a rabbit out to 45 yards will drop him no problem.

 

i have a 177 air arms s410k at the moment. and ive had to others as well both in 177 there so easy to shoot.

 

ive had 22 cal in rapidmk 1 and mk 2 and got rid of them there just to loopy inless you go fac thats when they come into there own.

 

ive shot wood pigons and doves off trees on my shoot well hide up in the barn with 177 12ftlb air rifle at ranges you wouldnt think it would. and before anyone says you should keep it below 40 yards is right. but if its a still day and you no the drop of the pellet your be surprized at what ranges you can group at with standard power 177 air rifle

[Redman 0]

I think people today are too obsessed with long range shooting .. what ever happened to the field craft when you had to sneak up to within 25-35yds maximum .. and at this range I`d argue the .22 is as accurate as a .177 at legal limits.

 

.22 for me .. even the best shooter can`t place every shot perfect .. and the extra hitting power of the .22 will stop them better than a misplaced .177.

[SEAN3513 7]

feild craft and shot placement...........regardless of calibre.

 

35 yards maximum with any calibre...................imo.

 

cheers

 

sean

[ChrisJones 7,975]

my rifle is running at 11.3. im confident with my accuracy, i think i will just stick with what im used to.

 

i just had thoughts of changing calibre(dont know why)

 

anyway thanks guys.

Why not change it?

 

Handling all of them can only make you a better shooter!

 

I think people today are too obsessed with long range shooting .. what ever happened to the field craft when you had to sneak up to within 25-35yds maximum ..

I agree! I know an old timer that only hunts with an HW45 pistol in .22. He's a sportsman but says that the buzz is getting close enough to hit it with a pistol... I'd take that over a 6 mile shot, any day!

[victor 10]

.22 anny day. i got nothing against a .177 but i would prefur more knocking down power, i think this topic should be pinned up the top