Hey, I am not the one who made the comparison, only provide factual data. The rest is opinion.
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Is there any advantage of the .25 over the .22?
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Hey, I am not the one who made the comparison, only provide factual data. The rest is opinion.
Lots of good responses here.
If possible, try before you buy. I've been shooting .177s and .22s in my backyard. I decided to move up to a .25, purchasing two different rifles at different times, and ended up selling them both. Thinking about my neighbors, I could not get comfortable with the noise levels (even with moderators) and with the power levels. If I was hunting, that would be a different story.
If possible, try before you buy. I've been shooting .177s and .22s in my backyard. I decided to move up to a .25, purchasing two different rifles at different times, and ended up selling them both. Thinking about my neighbors, I could not get comfortable with the noise levels (even with moderators) and with the power levels. If I was hunting, that would be a different story.
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I guess the real question is at what game size does a heavier .22 become ineffective? Seems a good .22 would handle most things that an air gun would be suitable for. This from someone who has just a few .22's and lots of .177's.
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I hunt squirrels with both .22 and .25....if I need shot count I use the .22.....otherwise I use the .25.
Marauder .25
Dominator HPA .22
Marauder .25
Dominator HPA .22
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This is my thinking as well. Not enough difference to me from .22 to .25. Now a .30 is where it's at power and knock down wise though I no longer own one due to too much power. I shoot many many pests in a year mainly birds and squirrels so for me .22 is the biggest I use now. Even only an 18gr at 880fps works perfectly fine at 100yds on birds and squirrels. Within 15yds I actually use a 6fpe .177 1701P carbine I built. Many would think that's way too low of power to use on pests but my experience shows dead is dead and shot placement is most important.
If I need more power I go .22lr nowadays. Doesn't happen much though unless it's a really windy day which there BC is much better than an airgun even with slugs.
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https://www.drummencustomguns.com/en/54-airguns?airgun=airgun-ammo you can get 22lr bullets from there under: DAB AIRGUN AMMUNITION LEAD .223/41,5 or RWS from Krale. They are all same tho.
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Interesting discussion... I have an Airforce Escape in .22 cal and an Airforce Condor in .25 cal. The rifles are mostly used for hunting and I am just now trying to decide if I need both?
The .22 cal, even at 50+ ft lbs is back yard friendly with one of Geo's newest LDCs, and I can turn the power way up beyond that if necessary with a quick twist of the power wheel. Currently shooting JSB 25.39 Monsters, but can go to heavier pellets or slugs easily moving into the weight range and power of many .25 cals. This is my goto hunting rifle and I am comfortable that if hunting small game, and the opportunity for something larger happens, I can take the shot. (with proper shot placement of course)
In the state of GA, (Airgun friendly state) any airgun can be used for small game, but .30 cal or larger is necessary for large game, including Turkey. It makes a lot of sense to sell the .25 cal Condor and purchase a .30 cal, or .357 and I have all the bases covered.
If I could only have one rifle, I would probably go with a .30 cal for overall versitility, but each situation is different. In the case of the .22 cal vs the .25 cal, I have to lean towards the .22 cal (at least with powerful airguns like the Airforce line)
The .22 cal, even at 50+ ft lbs is back yard friendly with one of Geo's newest LDCs, and I can turn the power way up beyond that if necessary with a quick twist of the power wheel. Currently shooting JSB 25.39 Monsters, but can go to heavier pellets or slugs easily moving into the weight range and power of many .25 cals. This is my goto hunting rifle and I am comfortable that if hunting small game, and the opportunity for something larger happens, I can take the shot. (with proper shot placement of course)
In the state of GA, (Airgun friendly state) any airgun can be used for small game, but .30 cal or larger is necessary for large game, including Turkey. It makes a lot of sense to sell the .25 cal Condor and purchase a .30 cal, or .357 and I have all the bases covered.
If I could only have one rifle, I would probably go with a .30 cal for overall versitility, but each situation is different. In the case of the .22 cal vs the .25 cal, I have to lean towards the .22 cal (at least with powerful airguns like the Airforce line)
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I really prefer 177 n 22 ..I only have one. 25 just for when I want to shoot something else. 177 n 22 I have one of each in low power n high power..one set for pellets the other for slugs or heavies pellet in that caliber..I wanted a .30 but opted to build a cricket in .224 ..for light slugs 36g or less.. for my condor build I could shoot 60g hp at 970fps that could be enough for most hunting situations..
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Picked up a bullpup in .25. To use while bowhunting in case I come across one of those fawn killers, coyotes. Actually, its not here yet though I think it'll get the job done. Then pick up a .177 barrel for the pests in the back. Maybe another rifle for that. New to the sport so I'm still figuring things out.
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I have a few of each .177, .22, .20, .25 cals along with a .40, .45 and .50 cal rifles. Not bragging as most are mid to lower end guns. Some are not. Each has its place and uses. Other then the .40 and larger for deer, I could live with just the .25s. In the same day on the same hunt, I may be hunting coyotes, squirrels, rabbits and birds, nice to have a rifle and caliber that will work for them all.
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