Air Rifle .177 or .22?
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Ahhh, but true versatility is a .20!
Just going to use it for targets and stuff. Don't plan on using it for hunting at all.
There used to be some pellets that had a steel core and nylon "driving bands", for lack of a better description! No, I don't know what they were called or even what country made them, but I do remember seeing pics of them on several occasions.
Personally I think you'd be better to just get a selection of lead pellets, see if the flat tips work better than the points or round noses.
Personally I think you'd be better to just get a selection of lead pellets, see if the flat tips work better than the points or round noses.
I would go with the .177 then. Pellets are much easier to find.
(same speed+heavier pellet=more energy=longer distance consistency)
I've been shooting air guns for about 35 years, and have guns in both calibers. For the application you're describing, I think .177 is best. .22 aren't hard to find, but not as easy as .177...and not nearly the selection either. If you're just target shooting and plinking, it is the way to go IMHO.
I don't know what gun you have your eye on, but with lots of inexpensive air guns, the same power plant is used for either caliber...and less velocity is the result with the .22. Not to say .22 doesn't have it's advantages, but unless you're up in the 500-600fps range for sure, the trajectory on most .22 pellets is a bit "rainbow-like"....especially if you want to try some longer shots.
CT is where lots of people buy air guns, but before you buy, have a peek at D&L's site; http://www.dlairgun.com/ I prefer to buy guns (any kind) from people who know something about what they're selling. I have no affiliation with them, but have bought some optics and pellets from them~great people to deal with.
I don't know what gun you have your eye on, but with lots of inexpensive air guns, the same power plant is used for either caliber...and less velocity is the result with the .22. Not to say .22 doesn't have it's advantages, but unless you're up in the 500-600fps range for sure, the trajectory on most .22 pellets is a bit "rainbow-like"....especially if you want to try some longer shots.
CT is where lots of people buy air guns, but before you buy, have a peek at D&L's site; http://www.dlairgun.com/ I prefer to buy guns (any kind) from people who know something about what they're selling. I have no affiliation with them, but have bought some optics and pellets from them~great people to deal with.
Yep! Right up until you try to find pellets for it!
Great in theory, crap in reality, unless you can afford to shop mail order when you run out of ammo.
Hard to find the Sheridan trash cans, let alone any decent selection of .20 cal, most places.
.177 is probably the best bet for the OP. Lots of ammo around, even in the boonies. A .22 would be my choice, on the energy front (same velocity, bigger slug= more energy) but if whacking the odd garden pest is not on the schedule..
Either would do just fine though.
I'd suggest staying away from CO2 guns, though. Consumables costs become an issue after a while, and the added complexity of seals etc., makes for more possible downtime. Springer would be first choice, Pneumatic, either muti or single stroke, as second, IMO.
There are a lot of things that can be done to smooth out the commercial products, if you are inclined to tinker. You can take a cheap twangy springer and make it into a gun that fires with a nice solid "thwunk" noise, with a bit of effort, most of the time. Lots of info online about modding spring guns to make them more civilized.
Cheers
Trev
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I seem to remember seeing Daisy pellets made of Tin.
