Totally agree with you Simon, air rifles , because of range limitations you have to get into a position to take a sound shot
As with fac your range has been extended considerable, and field craft is not quite so important , I still enjoy and still find it a challenge to get within 40 yards of rabbits on open fields , with the air wolf 177
But at the same time I love been out with 17/22 fac , taking rabbits out to 80yards 22 and 150 yards 17 hmr
I'm really glad I got my FAC , and should have done it years ago ,
But when all is said and done , I'm lucky to have both and I wouldn't