The differences between .177 and .22 — and which jobs they do best: Updated 2021
Ten years ago it was a real feat to shoot 10 pellets into a one-inch group at 100 yards. Today there are airguns that have made it commonplace when the wind permits.
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Ten years ago it was a real feat to shoot 10 pellets into a one-inch group at 100 yards. Today there are airguns that have made it commonplace when the wind permits.
This report covers: Most shooters are familiar with the smallbore air gun calibers of .177, .20, .22 and .25. Even shooters who don’t consider themselves to be airgunners know at least the .177 and .22 calibers. But in recent years there has been an explosion of big bore calibers, and I am seeing that many … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, The Godfather of Airguns™ Writing as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: • The 4 modern smallbore calibers • The point I’m making • But how did the calibers we have today come into being? • Airguns are being developed, too • Zimmerstutzen • Birmingham, England, 1905 This question was asked by blog … Read more
How do you know which caliber is best for what you want to do? If you hunt, do you want .177 or .22? What about .25 caliber? Is .20 caliber an optimal selection? What about target shooting? Or just plain plinking? If you have more questions than answers, then sit back and listen as we … Read more
Choosing the right airgun is hard enough with all the different brands, models and calibers. We’ll help you sort through it all to find the perfect gun for your needs.