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  1. 18-04-2018, 05:55 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by RobF View Post
    Ultimately .22 is more efficient so everything being equal it will have a nicer firing cycle in a springer.

    That's about the only positive .22 has.

    .20 is simply the worst of both worlds. Unless you have one of course in which case you're affected by the reality distortion field and they are wonderful.
    I have. 177, .20 and. 22. The. 20 is the go to gun. I have no loyalty to the calibre, except that it does the job best for me. Sub 12 hunting.

    If it wasn't the best for the job, I wouldn't use it the most.
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  2. 19-04-2018, 06:22 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Anothermiss View Post
    I have. 177, .20 and. 22. The. 20 is the go to gun. I have no loyalty to the calibre, except that it does the job best for me. Sub 12 hunting.

    If it wasn't the best for the job, I wouldn't use it the most.
    Define best...
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  3. 20-04-2018, 06:50 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by RobF View Post
    Define best...
    Flatter than. 22. Hits harder than. 177

    For hunting... The best

    And for anyone think that a. 177 will stop the same as a larger calibre.... Type 5.56mm stopping power into Google.

    The leading scientists of death, killing and maiming (American military) have done quite a bit of research on calibre vs stopping power.

    Whilst the usa invest millions to find the most effective way to kill, some will disregard the results of the research, insisting that the Americans are wrong and a well placed
    .177 air arms field will stop just as well at a 7.62mm round..... That research was concluded in a field just outside of Swansea....
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  4. 20-04-2018, 07:34 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Anothermiss View Post
    Flatter than. 22. Hits harder than. 177

    For hunting... The best

    And for anyone think that a. 177 will stop the same as a larger calibre.... Type 5.56mm stopping power into Google.

    The leading scientists of death, killing and maiming (American military) have done quite a bit of research on calibre vs stopping power.

    Whilst the usa invest millions to find the most effective way to kill, some will disregard the results of the research, insisting that the Americans are wrong and a well placed
    .177 air arms field will stop just as well at a 7.62mm round..... That research was concluded in a field just outside of Swansea....
    FAC .22 running 20ftp has the same power curve than .177 tuning 12ftp
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  5. 20-04-2018, 06:25 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Custard1 View Post
    FAC .22 running 20ftp has the same power curve than .177 tuning 12ftp
    Power curve or parabolic curve?
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