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It depends on what you want to do. Being on this forum I take it you want an airgun you can call a hunter. Yes, the faster velocity will result in less drop, less crosswind drifting and the .177 caliber shines when it comes to flat trajectory. Without mentioning ranges or expected game you wish to take, its a hard conversation to have. I now know that you're more knowledgeable than your original question led me to believe.
Speaking in real terms, you will see that dome pellets outperform almost all other types at 50 yards or greater in most every case. They will outperform with tighter groups and better retained energy. Which one? You'll have to test. Every rifle is different. If you are testing at 20 yards you probably won't see the differences, or the reverse might be true. Flat heads make severe blunt force trauma close up, but die past 25 yards. Out further the truth will be told that domes rule. I think you are correct about the ranges as compared to powder burners, but you still might be amazed at what you can do out to 100 plus yards with an airgun. Good pellets are key when going long.
The pneumatics are easier to shoot accurately but definitely not 'more accurate'. Get a good springer, master the hold technique and you'll see magic. Sounds like you are there! As for the power craze, it isn't really what airguns are about unless you go bigger in caliber. For me it's more about shot placement and knowing the gun / pellet trajectory well enough to hit the mark. This is especially true with .177 caliber. Small game require little energy if you place it right. There are plenty of big bore air rifles out there today for larger game and thats what is making the sport so diverse. Pick your poison! The British have proven the 12 fpe ability when it comes to small game like rabbit and squirrel, and some of those 12 fpe airguns are crazy-accurate!
Correction to my formula;
fpe = (weight_in_grains x velocity_in_fps^2)/450240
would be the correct algebraic expression. Average .177 pellet weighs about 8 grains, so;
fpe = (8 x 900^2)/450240 = 14.39
I am excited to see what groups you can achieve at 25 to 50 yards! Have fun!
Rich
Posted on Dec 27, 2007, 12:55 AM from IP address 70.44.46.200
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