Hi there from the Waikato

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   Hi all,After many years of burning powder and building wildcats for long range varmints (Magpies!, Plovers, Bunnies with a 20 cal) and target shooting (6.5 and 6mm variants) & the odd bit of smashing possums with my 12 gauge semi am super keen to get back into Air Rifle shooting where i started as a teenager (actually before i was a teenager .... in the late 70's .....).  The technology has moved on a bit!  Totally impressed actually

Am keen to get a recommendation on calibre and power level for bunnies (out to 30 - 60 yards).
My thinking was .22 cal and power lever of around 30ft/lbs

I look forward to your thoughts!

Cheers

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20BR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 09 Jan 2019 Location: Hamilton Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote 20BR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Hi there from the Waikato Posted: 10 Jan 2019 at 12:14am
	Hi all, After many years of burning powder and building wildcats for long range varmints (Magpies!, Plovers, Bunnies with a 20 cal) and target shooting (6.5 and 6mm variants) & the odd bit of smashing possums with my 12 gauge semi am super keen to get back into Air Rifle shooting where i started as a teenager (actually before i was a teenager .... in the late 70's .....). The technology has moved on a bit! Totally impressed actually Am keen to get a recommendation on calibre and power level for bunnies (out to 30 - 60 yards). My thinking was .22 cal and power lever of around 30ft/lbs I look forward to your thoughts! Cheers

xyon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Dec 2016 Location: Canterbury Status: Offline Posts: 135	Post Options Post Reply Quote xyon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jan 2019 at 4:36pm
	Welcome, This forum is pretty quiet. If you want 30fpe a PCP air rifle might be what you want. To get bunnies out to 50 yards, only 12 fpe is needed if you make a head shot.
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nunga Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 08 Mar 2013 Location: Pukekohe Status: Offline Posts: 1009	Post Options Post Reply Quote nunga Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jan 2019 at 6:59pm
	Hi and welcome. 30fpe is an overkill for bunnies, i would be looking at a crosman or similar in .22 i use mine to take out bunnies out to 50+ yeards no problems just need to invest in a good scope.
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