Best for target shooting and occaisional hunting(pigeons and rats)?Air rifles that is.
2007-08-28 07:39:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Which ever you prefer. There are actually hunting pellets made now in both calibers for pests and small game.Shoot whichever one works best for you
2007-08-28 07:46:48 · answer #1 · answered by JD 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the size of the hole you want to make LOL
Both .22 and.177 are imperial measurements. A .22 calibre means that the diameter of the barrel is .22 of 1 inch and a .177 is .177 of an inch. As .22 is larger than .177, a .22 makes a larger hole. A .177 should be fine for smal rodents but for larger animals (rabbits) a .22 is more effective as a .177 sometimes injures the animal but not enough to stop it getting away. A .22 is also OK for shooting rats and pidgeons if you don't mind the mess LOL Go for a .22, Happy Hunting! LOL
2007-08-28 07:53:29 · answer #2 · answered by kendavi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For serious target shooting .177, although I prefer a 22 for live targets a 177 will take out rats and pigeons with no problem. Anything bigger like rabbits I would definitely go with 22.
2007-08-28 10:23:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
.177, you can get higher velocity, and they're more accurate. The .22 for an air rifle is more sluggish, and less accurate, although it will make a larger hole if you do manage to hit something. I have a .177 that's really accurate, and shoots well over 1000 fps. It's been used for quail hunting, and worked quite well. yard as it's shot holes right through my fence a few times.
2007-08-28 09:06:23 · answer #4 · answered by - 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Gamo advertises the Hunter Extreme at 1600 fps in ,17 cal
they even claim that someone has taken a wild hog with it
a little pricey at $500.00
2007-08-28 11:46:33 · answer #5 · answered by lymanspond 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
.22
2007-08-28 08:31:23 · answer #6 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋