.22 or .25

[slippy5150]

Greetings!

just got permission from high command to get a dream tac compact! I am having trouble deciding between .22 and .25. Do you feel that this platform under-powered for .25? Do you think the upcoming power plenum will make a difference?

I apologize if this seems like a silly question.

 

[Digger25]

Have you thought about edgun? 22 is cheaper on pellets and if the speed is right you can use18 or 25 grainer

 

[jmmartinez573]

For the dream tact compact I would definitely lean towards the .22. Just seems right for that platform. 

 

[bubblerboy64]

I think if my main interest was targets I’d go 22 and if hunting I’d go 25. I’m not certain that either the targets or the critters would know the difference.

Might be like comparing a 308 to a 30-06. You could argue at great length but is it meaningful. 

Flip a coin 

 

[Guest]

I dont think you can put the power plenum on the compact

i am wrong yes you can 

 

[rangur1]

never a silly question , if you are mostly plinking - 22 is way cheaper. if hunting / pesting squirrel / pigeon and smaller . 22 will do nicely. if going raccoon , longer distances where extra power comes in handy, 25 has it's advantages. FX has respectable power. however , digger25 is correct. edgun, AGT uragan / vulcan , taipan vet will bring the power amongst several others. an economical powerhouse is hatsan. but then there are other considerations. to answer you best. what is intended use? how far? and your comfortable budget? then many here can assist you well.

 

[Ranchibi]

I have a .25 and a couple of .22’s and I occasionally shoot the .25 as I mainly shoot paper but pest occasionally and still use the .22’s for that. If your quarry is larger than possums I’d go .25. .22 ammo is cheaper and with the guns you are looking at both can shoot slugs and .22 slugs can have a better BC than .25 pellets.

 

[DanielL]

.25 for primary hunting. More versatile. Packs more punch.



.22 for everything else. Easy to get ammo anywhere. Cheaper to shoot. More shots per reload. More shots per fill.

 

[Hoople]

FX recently announced that they coming out soon ? with a new shroud for the compacts that will be compatible with the power plenum and will be available as a part directly from FX USA.

FX-USA



Manufacturer



Dreamline Power Plenum in the US retails for $30.

Current shroud on the Dreamline Compacts will not work with a DL Power Plenum, but an updated shroud is in production (and available soon as a part from FXUSA for those wanting to update)

All but the early first Dreamline 500mm barrels will allow a moderator to be added even with the DL Power Plenum installed. Some of the first Dreamline 500mm had a larger air cylinder, but a majority have the space. The Dreamline Power Plenum adds just over 1" of length.

Hope this helps clarify!



– Jonathan

 

[slippy5150]

thank you for the responses 


I looked at the Edgun. I prefer a magazine. That said I’ll be both plinking and hunting tree rats.

 

[boscoebrea]

Go with the .22...hunting is about shot placement...what velocity do you want,what velocity do you need...?That said the above advice is also good..

 

[Spartan]

I recently upgraded to .25 for hunting, but only because I get occasional opportunities to take a raccoon or fox while I am out primarily targeting the bushy tails. If you are only interested in plinking and small game hunting such as rabbits or those bushy tails, then .22 is probably a solid choice.

 

[Digger25]

Edgun Leyla has a magazine

 

[Deepbass9]

Edgun Leyla has a magazine

As do all the xxM models...

 

[Black2086]

I'm struggling with the same dilemma, Adding to the question about .22 or .25, and taking money and shot count off the table. Mostly shooting birds, what if your shots are 20-100 yards but on average in the 50-80 yard range with some shots going 100 yards, would one find yourself wishing for the .25 if you purchased a .22?

 

[Jammin22]

I have found shooting 25gr. redesign JSB .22cal at 900+fps are an excellent .22 choice. Extremely stable and bucks the wind quite well. I would lean towards a .22 and then you can shoot 14.3gr-25gr. and be more versital. I have a power tuned Cricket .25 that I seldom shoot. Its an excellent shooter at 100yds. But I tend to use the .22cal. more.

 

[ninelives]

I've sure enjoyed my .25 Impact MKII. I made the choice based on the idea that the .25 has a bit more punch at distance, and since I am in the West USA I shoot at distance most of the time. If I lived back East where I grew up in the woods I might consider a .22 more, since nearly all shots are closer. The cost difference I haven't found to be a big consideration. 

 

[Digger25]

Daystate high power regulated 22 or 25 on birds as well as the others mentioned

 

[L.Leon]

I'm struggling with the same dilemma, Adding to the question about .22 or .25, and taking money and shot count off the table. Mostly shooting birds, what if your shots are 20-100 yards but on average in the 50-80 yard range with some shots going 100 yards, would one find yourself wishing for the .25 if you purchased a .22?

That describes the type of pesting I do and I’ve been served well out to 100 yards on pigeons using JSB 18s out of my .22 PCP. The 100 yard shots are outliers, as most of my pesting is 70 yards and in.

 

[Black2086]

Thank for the follow up suggestions.

I'm hearing that the .22 JSB monsters in 25.39gr shoot exceptionaly well. That would probably satisfy any 100 yard shot with some power that I would be taking.