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12-19-2008, 02:17 PM
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Hunting with pellet guns
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? 
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12-19-2008, 03:34 PM
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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.
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12-19-2008, 05:08 PM
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Blue Jays Fear me!!
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12-22-2008, 04:23 PM
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I love .177 But I could see times where .22 would be good.
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12-22-2008, 09:25 PM
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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. 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.
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#7
12-23-2008, 08:10 PM
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Quote:
YOU ARE A BAD BAD MAN ... lol don't shoot blue jays
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#8
12-23-2008, 08:16 PM
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We have awful Jays here like lil blue gang bangers.
Bust a Cap SQUAWK!!!! X X
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#9
12-23-2008, 11:12 PM
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^^ hahaha that is TOO funny right there.......
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