I would consider what @Trucker3573 is suggesting, but it still a lot of power for small fragile birds… The scenario the OP presents is an example where “more power is less versatile” in many airgun pesting situations. Like @student suggest why not simply another .22 PCP? By the time you do all...
My .22 Pathfinder XR for smaller pests, sub 50 yards… just took it out of the safe this morning. First shot at my forty yard spinner.? Hit! But more importantly, where I was aiming. Luckily for them, most small critters get a pass in my backyard…
A properly hit rat at your described distance will simply die with either of your pellet choices. Give it a try and let us all know how it goes… At proper POI? The rats won’t know the difference…
I like foxes, but that murderous thief was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Love how close it looked in the video… Good shooting on that thieving bastage…
@Dallas1, and @scubajeeper, the problems described above is why I bit the bullet on my Daystate Super Legerro 110V. Bomb proof, always works and can be plugged into any household outlet. it is actually less expensive than some of todays’ top tier PCPs and will probably outlast most users…
Have to agree on the Compatto, mine was an unregulated version. The way it shot and handled start my BRK love fest. I’ve owned five different BRKs and every single one as solid as the next…🙏 Currently own three, Atomic, Ghost Carbine and Pathfinder XRs… They all small pests…
@DaleR, for what you’re describing checkout the BRK lineup. They are all field ready and can take bumps and bruises and still perform. No barrel bands or other juju necessary… Good luck… My Pathfinder is murderous on small pest birds…