Quote Originally Posted by Artfull-Bodger View Post
there's a fallacy that heavier pellets hit harder, take a look at this test-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJX3xg1nUAY

You will note the faster pellet creates a larger wound channel and the wadcutters and hollowpoints transmit the most impact force, a lighter high velocity pellet is not only superior in it's less range critical, but it has greater impact creating a larger cavity, when your messing about with power as low as 5-7ftlbs at the target 1ftlb makes no practical difference!

when your using power levels this low It's ALL about accuracy, add to that the greater impact of a faster pellet and the choice is self explanatory.
Couldn't disagree more - muckin' around at the range at 50 yards shooting an enamel plate the .177 boys got a 'ding' and a bit of chipped enamel - .22 punched through.

Accuracy is important, but the larger calibre does deliver and always has done - that bit has never changed.