.22 VS .25 for a small game hunting rifle?
08-17-2019, 05:51 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Norther IL, but want to leave
Posts: 38
.22 VS .25 for a small game hunting rifle?
Hi Guys, what are your thoughts about the best cal .22 VS .25 for a hunting PCP air rifle? I'm hunting a lot (%95) squirrels and a few rabbits here and there. What's your pick and why?
08-18-2019, 10:21 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,181
My pick is .22 cal. I would take a 25 if Air Arms made one that would produce at least 600 FPS.
A low powered gun can take game. Accuracy is the key. My rifle only produces 14 FPE. I have killed chucks out to 120 yards. brain shots are the key.
A low powered gun can take game. Accuracy is the key. My rifle only produces 14 FPE. I have killed chucks out to 120 yards. brain shots are the key.
08-19-2019, 02:06 PM
#3
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Northern California
Posts: 18,381
Ron's the real deal Mike. You'd be amazed how many shots he's made with that Air Arms and how low maintenance it is. Look up some of his past topics in this forum as Ron has shared a lot of info. If you're still looking at going with a PCP, based on your anticipated quarry, you could use either a 22 or 25. If you're looking for something quieter, there's some really good shrouded PCPs and piston guns like Ron's. Right now is a golden age for air guns.
