CUPCAKE118 0 Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Have got a .177 Air arms s200 TM but dont think it is upto the job for full grown rabbit. Have target shot for a bit now but dont think that my .177 is upto dropping full grown rabbit! I understand that alot would be down to my shooting but not alot of room for error! Any ideas? Quote Link to post
ghillies 209 Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 ok, if you have the dosh buy a .22 keep the s200 and try both... i,ve had no problems with .177 in over 20 years, i did have a gripe with .22 on a number of ocations, but thats me and how i shoot.... .177 suits me and my needs to 60 yards on rabbits. even with rimmies and center fires yuo need to hit the spot... with 12fp's it realy is about how accurate you aare, and how well you get on with your chosen wepon.........................can you hit a wall nut? the size of the rabbit brain... verses the size of pea, the heart... Quote Link to post
CUPCAKE118 0 Posted May 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 ok, if you have the dosh buy a .22 keep the s200 and try both... i,ve had no problems with .177 in over 20 years, i did have a gripe with .22 on a number of ocations, but thats me and how i shoot.... .177 suits me and my needs to 60 yards on rabbits. even with rimmies and center fires yuo need to hit the spot... with 12fp's it realy is about how accurate you aare, and how well you get on with your chosen wepon.........................can you hit a wall nut? the size of the rabbit brain... verses the size of pea, the heart... might buy a bag of walnuts and try it out Have you always used .177? i chose .177 for the longer range accuracy! Quote Link to post
Guest buster321c Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Its all about pellet placement , i would`nt be worrying about range , field craft is your best option , but it should do the job , i cant see why it wont . Quote Link to post
Fieldsporthunter 1,864 Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Have got a .177 Air arms s200 TM but dont think it is upto the job for full grown rabbit. Have target shot for a bit now but dont think that my .177 is upto dropping full grown rabbit! I understand that alot would be down to my shooting but not alot of room for error! Any ideas? ive always had a .22 and been a big fan of them but after borrowing a mates .177 for a few weeks the next gun ill buy will be .177 Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 ok, if you have the dosh buy a .22 keep the s200 and try both... i,ve had no problems with .177 in over 20 years, i did have a gripe with .22 on a number of ocations, but thats me and how i shoot.... .177 suits me and my needs to 60 yards on rabbits. even with rimmies and center fires yuo need to hit the spot... with 12fp's it realy is about how accurate you aare, and how well you get on with your chosen wepon.........................can you hit a wall nut? the size of the rabbit brain... verses the size of pea, the heart... s smaller than a walnut, plus you don't need to hit a rabbits heart with a chest shot, you can take the lungs into account too. The amount of disinformation on here is a real let down at times, there's nothing wrong with having an opinion, I just wish people wouldn't present they're opinions as facts.. Quote Link to post
CUPCAKE118 0 Posted May 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 will give the wall nut a go see if i can hit it consistently. have you any pellet tips for me am using RWS pellets with a small dish in the end. do you use full hollow point? Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 will give the wall nut a go see if i can hit it consistently. have you any pellet tips for me am using RWS pellets with a small dish in the end.do you use full hollow point? Domed pellets are the most accurate. In my opinion, the only practical use for hollow points are at extreme close ranges, or for despatching live caught rats in traps. Quote Link to post
ulverston moocher 60 Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Yeh as said hollow points imo arnt up to much get some decent domed pellets and as for 177 or 22 its a matter of preference I have both but have always favoured 177 as the tool for the job. Quote Link to post
Guest Scuba1 Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 .177 v .22 Heck is it Friday again already. :D ATB Michael Quote Link to post
CUPCAKE118 0 Posted May 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 .177 v .22Heck is it Friday again already. :D ATB Michael has this already been posted didnt see it ? if so what was the post called Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 .177 v .22Heck is it Friday again already. :D ATB Michael has this already been posted didnt see it ? if so what was the post called Has it been posted? Only about a million times! :laugh: :laugh: Quote Link to post
CUPCAKE118 0 Posted May 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 .177 v .22Heck is it Friday again already. :D ATB Michael has this already been posted didnt see it ? if so what was the post called Has it been posted? I mean recent so that i could read all input. Only about a million times! :laugh: :laugh: Quote Link to post
Guest buster321c Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Why dont you get somebody with a .22 to go shooting with you and swap guns for the day , then see for your self . Got any permission ? Quote Link to post
CUPCAKE118 0 Posted May 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Why dont you get somebody with a .22 to go shooting with you and swap guns for the day , then see for your self . Got any permission ? thats not a bad idea just got to find someone, got permission but no mates lol friend of mine has a .22 spring but the fore sight is knackered and he doesnt have a scope i might try and pick up a .22 PCP dont mind having 2 rifles always have the use for them. my mate loves the shotgun but if i picked up a .22 then he could use one. we do share kit to spread the cost abit. anyone got one going max £250? Quote Link to post
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