Hunting with pellet guns

[jrs_dodge_diesel]

Just curious to see how many of you guys hunt with a pellet gun. This has been something that has interested me for a while.

What is the preferred caliber for dispatching small game, .22 or .177?

[Adaminak]

I used my Crossman pump air rifle to hunt rabbit and squirrel when I was growing up, and I'd take the occasional grouse if it was sitting still. Now I use my RWS 48 mostly for cheap backyard practice and rodent control. I don't really think it matter much for smal game which caliber you use, as shot placement is what really matters. A head or neck shot with a .177 is better than a low-chest shot with a .22.

[Gunlovingvet]

Blue Jays Fear me!!

[CMoore]

Man would I love to buy a nice pellet gun to take care of some of the pests in my back yard. I would probably buy a .177, but I don't know, I like anything in large calibers. :D
Cory

[Gunlovingvet]

I love .177 But I could see times where .22 would be good.
A few guns come with interchangeable barrels.

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[tightgroup]

Years ago a friend of mine had a side-cocking RWS in .177 that had unbelieveable power. If I remember correctly it could launch a standard weight pellet to 1200 FPS and penetrate six 3/4" pine boards.

It was a serious crow getter. :cool:

One thing to be careful of on the spring powered airguns is the recoil. The peak is so sharp that it can break scopes that are not designed for them.

[BT2Flip]

Blue Jays Fear me!!


YOU ARE A BAD BAD MAN ... lol don't shoot blue jays

[Gunlovingvet]

We have awful Jays here like lil blue gang bangers.
Bust a Cap SQUAWK!!!! X X

[motochamp250]

^^ hahaha that is TOO funny right there.......

[fkn569]

u guys r hilarious!!

[MarineOne]

Gotta go with the more lethal of the two ..... 22 pellet gun.

I've taken small game with it, and while a PITA to pump up getting the tank fillable kind makes it much easier.



Kris