2006-10-21 10:15:39 · 4 answers · asked by Matt 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
the lighter .177 pellets fly faster in the same type gun
since they reach the target quicker the trajectory is flatter
the .22 will have a bit more punch to it due to its bigger mass
the trajectory issue gets to be a problem at longer ranges
dont forget the .20 cal or 5mm
this a really nice happy medium
excellent performer
downside is i have to order online to find pellet suppliers as opposed to walking into a walmart store
that is something i am willing to do as i really enjoy the 20
2006-10-22 02:50:19 · answer #1 · answered by John K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I own a couple, a Feinwerkbau(FWB) 124D and a Webley Hurricane, both are .177, so I'm biased towards the .177
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2006-10-21 14:41:09 · answer #2 · answered by jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.177 have higher velocity and .22 will see less diversion in a breeze.
.22 would have higher killing power unless you use .177 gold plated tungsten cores (Gamo). These latter also have higher muzzle velocity than lead (1,250'/sec versus 1,000'/sec)
2006-10-21 10:18:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for hunting< .22, for casual use, .177
2006-10-21 10:17:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋