1. I never mentioned anything about pellet or bb guns, I wrote "air rifles".

2. How can you possibly comment on the power or accuracy of the .17 if you haven't shot one or don't own one. It can and will routinely bust clay pidgeon targets at 200yds.

I've had pass through on groundhogs at well over 100 yds..Yeah, they move....Their little tails go straight up and twitch...

I've shot squirrels out of trees with it at 50yds...

Idon't normally carry it yote hunting, but if one would happen by while I am carrying it I would not hesitate to shoot it.