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  1. 19-01-2009, 12:39 PM #1
    gunslinger
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    Residual energy

    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.

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  2. 19-01-2009, 01:35 PM #2
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    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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  3. 24-01-2009, 04:33 PM #3
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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
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    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
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  5. 24-01-2009, 09:02 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by redrooster View Post
    What range for 6ft/b then! as i have been told it takes that amount of power for a kill!!!! pending quarry

    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.
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  6. 02-02-2009, 09:19 PM #6
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    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
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  7. 06-02-2009, 04:27 PM #7
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    A .177 will penetrate one side of a tin can, (not a soft drinks can,) at 100 yards.

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