Reason to change calibre.?

Ian Cartmell

Ian Cartmell

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Not owned a .22 rifle in years, mainly because I now only shoot shorter distances and open sights/bell target.

But shot a .22 TX the other day and it was a lot more smoother than the .177 stuff.

So now I'm thinking do I actually need just 1 rifle in .22 for that smoother experience.

Got a boat load of .177 ammo here, and the thought of having to find a new guns favourite ammo and stocking up on the dearer .22 pellets is a little glitch that is putting me off.

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If you buy used off here the previous owner will be able to provide that information and possibly even some pellets with the gun.
In any case you will probably be safe enough starting with H&N or JSB in 5.52mm rather than the whole available range.
 
Ian Cartmell said:
Not owned a .22 rifle in years, mainly because I now only shoot shorter distances and open sights/bell target.

But shot a .22 TX the other day and it was a lot more smoother than the .177 stuff.

So now I'm thinking do I actually need just 1 rifle in .22 for that smoother experience.

Got a boat load of .177 ammo here, and the thought of having to find a new guns favourite ammo and stocking up on the dearer .22 pellets is a little glitch that is putting me off.

Scratch that needs itching..?

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You know it makes sense Ian ... you've been a member of the limp wristed, shandy swilling, girlie brigade for far too long.

Man up 😂
 
Unless you hunt .20 is pointless, though there is more than enough pellet choice for that, everyone seems to say the readily available pellets just work well.

If you only shoot short range, I can’t see any point in .177 as the trajectory difference only comes into play beyond 30 yards, and any springer will be nicer to shoot in .22 all things being equal.
 
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