Chairgun says nearly 4 ft.lbs shooting an 8.4 JSB exact (BC 0.0220) at 12 ft.lbs so yes it will penetrate a paper target.
Interesting how quickly it tails off from the muzzle though. If launched at 12 it's got about 10.75 at 10 yds.
Does anyone know how much energy would be left in say an average .177 pellet at 100yds.
I would have thought that even making a hole in the paper target at that would be difficult.
This question is because I have recently become interested in long range target shooting but would like a bit more info.
ATB
GS
Thoughtcrime, they called it. Thoughtcrime was not a thing that could be concealed forever. You might dodge successfully for a while, even for years, but sooner or later they were bound to get you."1984
Chairgun says nearly 4 ft.lbs shooting an 8.4 JSB exact (BC 0.0220) at 12 ft.lbs so yes it will penetrate a paper target.
Interesting how quickly it tails off from the muzzle though. If launched at 12 it's got about 10.75 at 10 yds.
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What range for 6ft/b then! as i have been told it takes that amount of power for a kill!!!! pending quarry
It depends of the pellet type you use.
You need to try pellets to see the type that is best for your gun(best bc and accuracy).
Dont expect more than 2,5-3 flb at 100 yard even with the best pellet.
And the trajectory would be like the one of a mortar s
If placed in EXACTLY the right place - legal limit air rifles are not intended for long range hunting. 50 yards is the accepted absolute maximum with a top of the range PCP off a bi-pod on a perfect day.
If you need to shoot small vermin at ranges beyond this then you have a valid reason to apply for a FAC for .22 lr or .17 hmr or FAC air. A legal limit air rifle is not the tool for the job.
I have done headshots at pigeons at 50 metres and killed them. At 12ft/b
I wouldn't even consider a rabbit.
my question was only for info reasons
thanks for the reply
Last edited by redrooster; 04-02-2009 at 11:02 PM.
A .177 will penetrate one side of a tin can, (not a soft drinks can,) at 100 yards.
Gus
The ox is slow, but the earth is patient.
Thoughtcrime, they called it. Thoughtcrime was not a thing that could be concealed forever. You might dodge successfully for a while, even for years, but sooner or later they were bound to get you."1984
In that case it will be a not
Anyone can tell me anything but without some proof it has no credibilty.
100 yds at 12fpe making a hole in say a baked bean can. Sorry mate I'm not having that.
GS
Thoughtcrime, they called it. Thoughtcrime was not a thing that could be concealed forever. You might dodge successfully for a while, even for years, but sooner or later they were bound to get you."1984
Digressing slightly, article in this months airgunner says it takes only 0.75ft.lbs to drop a rabbit, may be able to push out to 130+ yds then chaps
Don’t you find it Funny that after Monday(M) and Tuesday(T), the rest of the week says WTF?
As with the tin can, I dont believe it.
Unless you count a fluke shot through the eye into the brain.
Jesus we will be hunting with a gat next
That was in Airgunner in what context??
GS
Thoughtcrime, they called it. Thoughtcrime was not a thing that could be concealed forever. You might dodge successfully for a while, even for years, but sooner or later they were bound to get you."1984
~210 fps with an 8grain pellet = .75f/libs
My fun pistol(rohm twinmaster co2 ) shoots almost twice faster than that and it can't penetrate a tin can at 10 meters, a rabbit at 2 meters maybe it can be killed but i haven't tried.
With .75 libs the rabbit will probably just be scared to death
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