I have a Ratcatcher with the 12g powerlets, I have the impression that the new larger co2 gives more shots per cannister(obvious innit) but they work out more expensive per shot. If you bulk buy 12g's you can get them £24 for 50(as you probably know) but the larger 88g's seem to be around £15 for 2(or cheaper). I wouldn't warrant using the Ratcatcher for hunting over maybe 15 yds. But they can be pretty accurate and a lot of fun. There is a multitude of custom parts and upgrades to be had. Above all I find it fun to use, so much quicker to use than a spring rifle. I tend to get 35-40 good shots per 12g.
hope thats of some help, Ian <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:-->
[This message was edited by ianb on 19 November, 2003 at 8:45.]