Caliber choice

[MikeAndrews]

So I approached this within another post and did not get a response so I would like to post the topic as a stand alone.

as I consider another pcp I already own one in .177 and .22. The next one will enjoy the great outdoors at poverty acres (my home).

it will be used for plinking , benchrest, and possibly small game. The short list includes the impact mkII and the taipan veteran but the real question is.22 or .25 and what advantages does each caliber bring to the table. Thank you in advance for your opinions.

 

[2manyAirGunz]

"... The short list includes the impact mkII and the taipan veteran..."

Sir, you do have great taste in airguns!

In your case, I would have to recommend the FX Impact .22 cal. Simply because for ~$500 additional, you can change to a .25 cal. with the purchase of the barrel kit.

I love my Taipan Veterans -- all 3 of them. However, my FX Impacts are mighty accurate and modular to boot -- all 3 of them.

Just a sample of my "arsenal".

 

[TarheelScott]

"... The short list includes the impact mkII and the taipan veteran..."

Sir, you do have great taste in airguns!

In your case, I would have to recommend the FX Impact .22 cal. Simply because for ~$500 additional, you can change to a .25 cal. with the purchase of the barrel kit.

I love my Taipan Veterans -- all 3 of them. However, my FX Impacts are mighty accurate and modular to boot -- all 3 of them.

Just a sample of my "arsenal".

Wow lol. Home run This time at bat lol. I agree with him  Very nice choices haha.

 

[mtnGhost]

I would go .30 if you're thinking .25 and already own a .22.

 

[intenseaty22]

What is your range? I own .177 & .22 Springers, a couple .22 PCPs, and a .25 PCP (powerful one 62fpe) I shoot at no more than 35 yards ever at home. The .25 is way too much. I only shoot the .177s & the .22s, even those can be overkill. I’m partial to Kalibrgun & Taipan. I can kill squirrels with my 12fpe Springers, no problem. Just some food for thought. 

 

[Rob_in_NC]

I would go .30 if you're thinking .25 and already own a .22.

That was my first thought. Although the .30 is more expensive, one can cast JSB 'clones' for them. I'm a big fan of the 30 cal.

 

[r1richard2000]

.25 was my choice for the small game. Does the job every time. 

 

[GBGUNNER]

With the selection of pellets, the Hybrid FX slugs, and the rest of the heavy slugs. All at reasonable prices I opted for the compact impact in .25 especially since I have a 700mm FX Impact barrel. Shoot everything from neco wafers to coyotes and big boar Raccoons, I draw the line at deer although the American Indian used .22 lr on deer.

 

[TEXAS]

.25 covers the utility spread

 

[ctshooter]

Just consider that moving a .30 at a decent speed uses quite a bit of air - not sure if that plays into your decision. Overall .22 is my favorite caliber for plinking and target shooting. I have .30 and it's just too much for an indoor range, but man is it fun smacking an apple with it. I think .25 would be a happy middle ground for more power but still some air efficiency. 

 

[slo642]

agreed the .30 is fun but the ammo selection of the .25 has its advantages 

I have both and not sure what I would chose if I had to pick just 1

 

[MikeAndrews]

I started looking at the Edgun matador and even called Brian to talk about them and after hanging up realized my wife was listening.”so how much does it cost?” = not right now!

I’m still looking. When the governor allows us to open our store the answer will change.

 

[lancehenley1]

I would go with the .25 impact. It is versatile. You can push the MK2 JSB's or heavier slugs for bigger game or longer range shooting. then you can dial down the power wheel to shoot the hades 26 grain for smaller game. Then if you get a wild hair, you can always get a different caliber barrel down the rode if you really want to change it up.