I was thinking about getting a break-barrel air rifle.But I'm having trouble on deciding what caliber I should get between the .177 at 1000fps, or a .22 at 800fps.I was thinking about getting the .177. But I'm not sure.Also,I'm mostly going to be hunting birds, maybe some squirrels there and then when they get in front of my house. Thanks
2007-03-08 13:21:15 · 10 answers · asked by Michael254 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Its been my experience that the 177 preformed better for me.
I get a faster muzzle velocity and much deeper penetration with the 177.
I first tried a 22 thanking it would be better, I was incorrect.
My son came over with his 177 Gamo and had me try it out.
Both weapons were scope mounted and very accurate.
I was impressed to see that the 177 was blowing completely through the squirrels chest cavity and resulting in 1 shot clean kills on the 4 squirrels that gave me a shoot around my house.
Luckily I had barrowed the 22 cal from a friend to try out to see if I liked it, and I did not.
I went out and bought a Gamo and mounted a scope on it and have rid my surrounding yard of squirrels and rabbits and a few snakes, only one required a follow up shot and that was a rabbit that happened to turn away from me just as I shoot.
But I do prefer the 177 at 1000 to 1200 fps at those speeds the cant help but blow all the way through your target.
Hope that was of some help.
D58
2007-03-08 13:33:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
.17 is better but once you look at the cost of ammo you'll go for the .22 . .22 is your all around round. Seriosly just get the .22. Suposidly Marlins have the best accuracy . I've got 2 in bolt
2007-03-08 14:21:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used to find those .22 pellets would not have the range of the .177, they kind of 'float' after a while.
2007-03-08 13:31:34 · answer #3 · answered by DJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a 12 or 20 gauge, or even go with a 410 or .22
2007-03-08 15:10:25 · answer #4 · answered by mastermind 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe consider getting a .20 guage with bird shot
2007-03-08 13:34:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think .22 is preferable if you use a something with penetration.
2007-03-08 13:29:13 · answer #6 · answered by The Big Shot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states it is a crime to shoot birds with an airgun
2007-03-08 14:28:21 · answer #7 · answered by liam B 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Rocket launcher.
2007-03-08 13:28:43 · answer #8 · answered by teh_dark_knight 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋
.22, better all around to kill everything, killer!! lol.......
2007-03-09 02:41:54 · answer #9 · answered by bghoundawg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000. caliber
2007-03-08 13:33:59 · answer #10 · answered by halgoobs1 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋