On the assumption I can sell off 1 or 2 pieces of kit,I am toying with the idea of buying a springer.
I've never fired one in over 30 years and when I came back to shooting bought a PCP.
Now, I think it might be nice to try the real thing - a springer and will be looking again at Air Arms TX200hc or Prosport in all likelihood.
My plan is to use it to shoot PL14 targets at 20 yards and maybe 25 metres plus possibly culling some magpies/crows in my garden at a maximum distance of 20 yards.
My question is whether .177 has any advantage over .22.
Will it really be more accurate for targets at the distances mentioned above?
Any difference for pests - it seems the current view is not really any difference?
Is it that easier to cock a rifle in .22 calibre as opposed to .177 and is it easier to shoot?
Given my advancing years and arthritic hands it might be conceivably easier to load a .22.
Any thoughts or advice would be gratefully appreciated.
Many thanks.