Well, there are lots of opinions on this but you really need to try before you buy. Based on my own experience of owning a TX in both calibres I would not necessarily agree with points 1, 3, 4 and 5 (above).Originally Posted by tinbum
At less than 35 yards .177" has nothing but disadvantages.
Both calibres are the same regarding accuracy
In the same gun .22 is smoother to shoot than .177 at the same power
It is also easier to cock
There is no real trajectory advantage for either at that range
.22 pellets are easier to pick up and load.
.22 pellets are less likely to overpenetrate live targets at close range
I've never managed to get within 20 yards of a magpie or crow though... magpies seem to drop very easily; crows much tougher.
The best solution is to go for a .20 of course
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