Kiwi Airgunners Forum : .177 or .22? www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/ This is an XML content feed of; Kiwi Airgunners Forum : Tips and things to look out for : .177 or .22? Copyright (c) 2006-2012 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:44:34 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 01:00:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.14 360 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=468 Kiwi Airgunners Forum www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_images/logo.jpg www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/ .177 or .22? : one my loacal pest shooting companys... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=468&PID=2820#2820 Author: dvlnme
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Posted: 10 Apr 2020 at 1:00am

one my loacal pest shooting companys just picked up a crosman 22 pcp rifle/scope and brand new bottle etc fpr $500,the bottle alone worth mpre than 500,off trade me couple weeks ago so good buys are out there,wouldnt surprise me that when lock down over and everyone broke that some very cheap airguns will come up on trade me very soon,
 cheers mike
]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2020 01:00:48 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=468&PID=2820#2820 .177 or .22? : I'm in Titahi Bay, so pretty... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=468&PID=2818#2818 Author: Pauly5
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Posted: 09 Apr 2020 at 5:02pm

I'm in Titahi Bay, so pretty close. After this madness, maybe we can meet and talk guns.
The TX is in Otaki, so not too far.]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:02:34 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=468&PID=2818#2818 .177 or .22? : Hi Paul,I haven't really... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=468&PID=2815#2815 Author: SanderW
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Posted: 09 Apr 2020 at 2:51pm

Hi Paul,

I haven't really decided on a budget yet :) I was looking at a PCP, so the springer idea was really just to while away the afternoons till the shops open again..  That said, springers work out a lot cheaper once you add in scuba tanks and filling etc.

I am stuck in AKL for the 4 weeks, but will be back in Tawa one of these days and may be interested in the TX200.

In the meantime I shot the Gamo this pm.  The scope is not the best (not an airgun scope, so doesn't focus down to airgun ranges), and I see what you mean by soft hands!  I was trying to muscle down on it to stop the recoil and it did not like that at all.  With reaaally soft hands I can get respectable groups, but still have the odd unexplained flyer.

But hey! I wanted a project :)

Thanks for all the help guys!
Sander
]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:51:57 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=468&PID=2815#2815 .177 or .22? : Hi guys. 177 sounds to be what... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=468&PID=2811#2811 Author: Pauly5
Subject: 468
Posted: 09 Apr 2020 at 2:04pm

Hi guys. 177 sounds to be what you want. What's your budget? I know of a TX200 with top scope that I think is still for sale. One of the best springers you can get.
Unfortunately Gamos are not the best despite all the marketing. You may have to try a few different types of pellets in it and find which one works, and if it is a powerful one, I would recommend heavy pellets like H&N barracuda, or JSB heavies. It could also be hold sensitive, so hold it the same each time in soft hands, and don't rest it on anything hard when firing. Keep us informed how you go.

Paul]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:04:43 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=468&PID=2811#2811 .177 or .22? : That may explain some of my challenges... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=468&PID=2808#2808 Author: SanderW
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Posted: 09 Apr 2020 at 7:28am

That may explain some of my challenges with springers :)  I think this one is a Gamo, lemme check, yes, the Gamo Bone Collector.  Borrowed it back from the boy...

If I remember correctly I fired a handful of pellets through it some years ago and then gave up and the boy took it over.  Unfortunately there isn't too much choice right now.

I'll zero it again this pm and see how bad it is.

Thanks!
]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2020 07:28:35 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=468&PID=2808#2808 .177 or .22? : When you get one probably best... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=468&PID=2807#2807 Author: nunga
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Posted: 09 Apr 2020 at 6:21am

When you get one probably best you stay away from the Gamo brand. They are pretty crap really and over priced
]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2020 06:21:54 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=468&PID=2807#2807 .177 or .22? : Thanks Jusepy82,I have had a few... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=468&PID=2806#2806 Author: SanderW
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Posted: 09 Apr 2020 at 3:54am

Thanks Jusepy82,

I have had a few springers in .177 growing up, with have never been impressed with either the accuracy or the power, but technology must have improved since then :)

I may revisit the springer idea since I can't get hold of a PCP right now...

Thanks!
Sander
]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2020 03:54:52 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=468&PID=2806#2806 .177 or .22? : I have no experience with pcp... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=468&PID=2805#2805 Author: jusepy82
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Posted: 09 Apr 2020 at 3:49am

I have no experience with pcp , but with springers I have a .177 and a .22 . 
I use the .22 for magpies and rabbits and the .177 for birds and its my backup rabbit gun 
( Has the power to drop them ) . A .177 would be ideal for rats/mice.

Another option I have is a spring powered glock pistol , which drops rats/mice with suprising accuracy.
A head shot or body shot penetrates and kills them.It fires plastic bbs and has the hop up feature.
]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2020 03:49:25 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=468&PID=2805#2805 .177 or .22? : Thanks Mike,I have suppressed... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=468&PID=2804#2804 Author: SanderW
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Posted: 09 Apr 2020 at 2:00am

Thanks Mike,

I have suppressed .22 rimfire's for larger stuff, but keeping rats down around the compost bin, the rimfire would not be safe (or legal).  So yes, I am leaning towards the .177.

Now it is just a case of finding one, and of course this is a bad time to be shopping, as nobody else seems to get it that airguns are essential service :)

Thanks for being the voice of reason, I was just overthinking it, as always!

Sander
]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2020 02:00:33 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=468&PID=2804#2804 .177 or .22? : sorry bout end that previous post... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=468&PID=2797#2797 Author: dvlnme
Subject: 468
Posted: 08 Apr 2020 at 12:42pm

sorry bout end that previous post one the cats walked over my key board
 cheers mike
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