Whats the difference between a .177 and a .22 caliber pellet gun
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Short answer....
.177 is the recognized standard for target ammo.
.22 is better for hunting.
.177 has better coefficients and other being its for more accuracy in a bubble setting.
.22 is harder hitting, flys better in a breeze and .177 has the issue of going right through the animal like a needle so if you miss the vitals they may not die or die in a timely manner.
If you are hunting rabbit or larger I would suggest .25 they have a lot of stopping power. If you are hunting coyote or larger the .357 - 50 cal is recommended.
In all of these velocity plays a part, no not hunt anything bigger that a squirl at 10yards with an under 500fps rifle.
It is illegal to discharge a pellet gun (restricted or non) inside or outside a dwelling within city limits... just to be clear on your “ around the house comment”.
.177 is the recognized standard for target ammo.
.22 is better for hunting.
.177 has better coefficients and other being its for more accuracy in a bubble setting.
.22 is harder hitting, flys better in a breeze and .177 has the issue of going right through the animal like a needle so if you miss the vitals they may not die or die in a timely manner.
If you are hunting rabbit or larger I would suggest .25 they have a lot of stopping power. If you are hunting coyote or larger the .357 - 50 cal is recommended.
In all of these velocity plays a part, no not hunt anything bigger that a squirl at 10yards with an under 500fps rifle.
It is illegal to discharge a pellet gun (restricted or non) inside or outside a dwelling within city limits... just to be clear on your “ around the house comment”.
this is the correct answer
Cameron SS
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are you sure about this?
I just measured 3 brands of 22 pellets and the average is .215
which, in the cast boolits way, means the bore is about 0.204"
Well dang it, you beat me to it! But I don't have any .223 cartridges to measure the bullets of. Hate ending with a preposition!
windborne11
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- SW Ontario
When I was an 8 year old, I hunted nonstop with a .177 . I shot and killed quite easily, hundreds of black birds, many red squirrels, dozens of mourning doves, a crow, a Canada goose and a few rabbits. In hindsight, my neighbours probably had quite a few discussions about me????????????
Will this pellet gun be pal rated? What are you planning on hunting with your pellet gun? Most people will recommend 22 in the non pal scenario simply for the extra kinetic energy while being under 500 fps and 4.2 fpe. In the pal version 177 and 22 are similar. Both will handle small game easily. 177 will typically have a flatter trajectory.
Lexthedestroyer
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^^This. Not that I ever HAVE, but if I DID shoot this in the basement, i "imagine" it would be pretty "quiet".
Airguns have their place in hunting for small game. For pest control airguns are ideal. For medium to large prey then I agree, 22lr or whatever powder burning cartridge is appropriate.
At least as loud as a ramset and you still need hearing protection. Keep in mind a basement is a closed in area. It will be loud. Unless you live in a rural area, where you should be shooting outside anyways, I don't think the neighbors would take it kindly. That and I'm certain there are residential discharge laws for most communities. A pellet gun is most certainly the better choice.
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Cci quiets can be shot indoors without hearing protection. I shoot in my basement. However aguila colibri shells are by far quieter and work well at airgun ranges in manually repeating 22lr guns. The firing pin strike is all you hear
Lexthedestroyer
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Maybe out of a pistol length barrel, but out of a 16"-20" barrel, quieter than a capgun. Again, I have NOT *wink* done this in my basement *nudge, nudge*.
Whether or not it is illegal depends entirely on municipal bylaws. Here in Saskatoon the bylaw only prohibits shooting firearms or archery on city property like streets and parks. Shooting on private property is legal as long as no other laws are broken.
Diameter generally around 5.51 -5.52mm
Depends on your Municipal bylaw. I live in a town of about 20,000, and the only bylaw referencing firearms is the noise bylaw, and it’s just in there to be listed as exempt from the bylaw.
head shot a fox @40 yards with .22 air rifle,that didnt get back up again
