Do I want a .177...?

[jirushi]

I have a BSA Lightning .22 to which I've fitted a .177 barrel.
I really like it in .177. It's only producing about 8.5 fpe, but that's enough for my shooting; target practice up to 35 yards, and garden plinking. The trajectory is surprisingly flat (better than the .22 trajectory at about 10.5 fpe) and the behavior of the gun is very nice.
It has been fitted with a Welsh Willy kit (Titan spring), which also helps.
Lastly, the Lightning is a nice and light rifle. It is an older version.
Cheers, Louis

[Bluefan]

Like my 98 in .177 it's my second fave after a prosport .177 both accurate not harsh on recoil and could be 30 + years in construction but the underlever gives me no issues. My only issue is that as a southpaw it's a few quid to CS for a stock.

[RobF]

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.

[Anothermiss]

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.

[RobF]

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...

[Anothermiss]

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....

[Hawkeye20]

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