Quote Originally Posted by Muskett View Post
.177 for 12ft/lbs rifles, have done for many years. Its shot placement that counts and here the .177 due to velocity has the advantage.
The exception might be rats which can be shot at the closer ranges. The larger, heavier, pellet would be superior if only it could be delivered with more energy and precision.
shot loads of rats with 177 jsb 8.44 grain pellets head shot kills them every time from 5 yards to 50 yards