Gamo 1250

Hiya !

This is my first post here ....

I have a question on the Gamo 1250 / Extreme. Looks like the 0.22 version is very welcome. This is exactly what I wanted to ask. Why ?

I saw a thread where the 17 caliber was demonstrated to have superior penetration. The 17 went through a 2 x 4 but the 22 didnt. I know that hunters need punch as well, but you can get punch by using a wadcutter, cant you?

But 22 is favoured by most hunters .... which leads me to only one conclusion which is : Although the 0.22 compromises on penetration, the penetration is still enough for any game that may be taken with a springer. Plus you get the oomph. And the 0.22 may be a little smoother as well.

Is that it ? And I have to ask : in a hunting scenario, do you never have any situation where the penetration of the 0.177 offers an edge ?

Thanks and nice place you have here !

Regards
RT