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Rimfire and Airguns
Killing chipmunks is about to get serious damnit!
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<blockquote data-quote="engineer40" data-source="post: 1204651" data-attributes="member: 90399"><p>Anschutz, thanks for the detailed response! </p><p></p><p>I actually like the thought of 17 caliber <strong>because</strong> they don't carry the energy of a 22 caliber. I have a few 22 rim fires and don't feel comfortable shooting those into my yard. Like I was saying in my first post, even though my neighbors are far enough away to not see them through the trees, they are really not that far away. I do agree with your statement though about small critters having small vital areas, and that really had me pondering on caliber choice. </p><p></p><p>I do like many of the features of the PCP style air guns better. What I wasn't sure about it if it would harm them by keeping a charge in the tank long term? Maybe even a week+ at a time? </p><p></p><p>Also, what kind of tank and pressure is needed for charging a PCP style? My air compressor goes to 165psi I believe. I'm just assuming I could fill it with an air compressor... </p><p></p><p>Since you mentioned competing, how far can a person shoot an air rifle accurately? I remember a few great YT videos I saw last year of a guy shooting some birds with a PCP style at almost 90 yards! I think he was using a 25 caliber if I remember correctly. </p><p></p><p>This all has me wondering if I would be better off just investing to get a silencer for one of my 22 rim fires instead... </p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="engineer40, post: 1204651, member: 90399"] Anschutz, thanks for the detailed response! I actually like the thought of 17 caliber [B]because[/B] they don't carry the energy of a 22 caliber. I have a few 22 rim fires and don't feel comfortable shooting those into my yard. Like I was saying in my first post, even though my neighbors are far enough away to not see them through the trees, they are really not that far away. I do agree with your statement though about small critters having small vital areas, and that really had me pondering on caliber choice. I do like many of the features of the PCP style air guns better. What I wasn't sure about it if it would harm them by keeping a charge in the tank long term? Maybe even a week+ at a time? Also, what kind of tank and pressure is needed for charging a PCP style? My air compressor goes to 165psi I believe. I'm just assuming I could fill it with an air compressor... Since you mentioned competing, how far can a person shoot an air rifle accurately? I remember a few great YT videos I saw last year of a guy shooting some birds with a PCP style at almost 90 yards! I think he was using a 25 caliber if I remember correctly. This all has me wondering if I would be better off just investing to get a silencer for one of my 22 rim fires instead... Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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