Next rifle I want to get is an FX Bobcat MKIII in 25 cal. With the accuracy and energy of these type of guns, in "survival" type scenarios, one could make well placed head shots on game up to deer sized out to 50ish yards no problem, and do it very quietly, and possibly easier than with a bow, plus it is a fantastic way to keep in practice, and you aren't seeing a "pellet shortage" like we are seeing with reloading components....one can stock up on several thousand rounds for very cheap, though the initial cost can make up for it!!! Ha ha. The big bores Like the 357, 45 cal and so on are great for hunting big game, just treat them like you are archery hunting as far as shot placement and tracking. I watched a show where a guy take a Kudu at like 80 yards with I think the 45 cal texan ha ha, pretty awesome. They aren't really practical for getting a lot of practice like the smaller calibers are, as they are air hogs (sometimes only 3 good shots per fill!!) and ammo is much more expensive in comparison to 22 and 25 cal pellets (though if you have a pot and a mould, you can make your own!), however if big game is on the docket, they are definitely the go to. I would say as effective as archery, with a longer range, and not as much concern for the animal "jumping the shot" as they can do with a bow, as your projectile is moving 3x the speed or so. The 45 cal texan almost exactly duplicates a 45 long colt out of a pistol for energy, if you want a centerfire comparison, but with much better accuracy.
