.177 long may it reign!

I agree. I have a friend who shoots .172 slugs at insane distances with accuracy and unreal power for such a caliber. On my radar for sure. More power to the .177 caliber!!! 

Patrick

Ten years ago when I got into PCPs I was more or less told the 177 was a dyeing caliber, I always shot 177 pumpers and even bought one of the 1st FWB 124 , That was in all about 40 years of air guns, Around 1965 I got to shoot my brothers 20 caliber Sheridan, Now I have three high end 22 PCP and two 25 caliber guns

I have two 177 caliber PCPs a Vulcan #2 in 177 and a Uragan Standerd in 177 Its my go to gun for just fun shooting . It gets about 400 shots per fill of the air bottle, The 177 s have taught me about wind drift.. Knowing what I know about airguns and the power restrictions over the pond the 177 will never die...

Mike

The .177 has a lot going for it. I think it would be beat out by the .20, but there's just a massive lack of backing in terms of projectiles, R&D, and guns that shoot it.

I actually only have 1 .177 at the moment, but am working to get a new hw100 barrel (600mm) onto my nova star. Many reports of these new barrels shooting sub moa with nsa 12.5gr's. I expect JSB monster rd's will do well, too. Here's hoping

Here's my one and only ATM. 650fps w/ 8gr, regulated, 50 shots like this in less than 40ccs, super accurate, even hunt with it sometimes, but usually nailing soda cans up to 40yrds out. 

Finally got my .177 to shoot by finding the right pellet. Love that gun now. Way less, hate to say it, but violent, .22. Would maybe love to try slugs one day. 

I purchased a pulsar hp 177 last year and I’m very impressed with the accuracy with slugs and performance on game. The other advantage is more shots less recoil and noise. All a plus for me 

My only issue with the .177 is in handling the smaller pellet, as I already have trouble handling the .22 pellets. Otherwise? Ballistically the .177 has earned its place at the pantheon with the .22. Long live the .177!

I have an HW 100 in .177, carbine version. I've always loved the rifle, with the only occasional issue being a low shot count. Recently, I decided I wanted something as quiet as possible for shooting in the yard, both targets and squirrels. I've never had a neighbor issue, but since I recently found out it is against local law to shoot an air rifle in the yard, I figured I needed to be as stealthy as possible. So, I undertook tuning the HW 100 down. After turning down the reg a couple of times, and finalizing the HST, I ended up with a well balanced tune at a bit over 11 fpe, shooting the 10.3 JSB at around 700 fps. It is almost unbelievably quiet, thought maybe something was wrong when I first shot it, but the chrono verified the speed. I don't know the shot count, but I haven't filled it since I tuned it over a week ago. Guessing from the gauge movement so far, it's probably around 100. I've killed a few squirrels with it too, they don't know the difference, all clean kills. European rifles such as the HW 100 were all designed around their lower (non FAC) power standards. When you tune it to that level, you can really appreciate the design, and fully enjoy the rifle. We Americans want everything bigger, faster, more powerful, but we're missing out on this one. 

My only issue with the .177 is in handling the smaller pellet, as I already have trouble handling the .22 pellets. Otherwise? Ballistically the .177 has earned its place at the pantheon with the .22. Long live the .177!

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The KO 13.43 slugs are very easy to feel the correct position to load. But the pellets are a bit harder, I would need my reading glasses. Also they shoot great from 730-950 FPS. On calmer days I shoot @75yrds with outstanding results with the gun set on low power 730. But these results are with the pulsar hp. And the nsa slugs work well also.

The .177 is definitely a great caliber. I currently have a Taipan Vet standard, RAW TM1000 and a BSA Goldstar SE in .177 and they all shoot great.

The .177 pellets and rifles have been around for longer than most and have been developed to a high degree of power and accuracy. While I have all caliber rifles up to 30 cal, I have 6 in .177 and really enjoy shooting them. There will always be at least one in my collection.

177 is simply awesome especially now with amazing selection of ammo like Hades and slugs.

I have never owned anything but .177 airguns. I've shot and enjoyed larger caliber guns but when it comes to what I want to own, I keep buying .177. If I get farther out in the sticks on a larger piece of property, I would want some .22s and .25s. My current yard accommodates a 55yd target range and any pesting will happen inside of that. Plinking and pesting inside of 55 yards is solid ground for .177, IMO.

.177 gets the most use by a long shot in my ramblings. 

I think it's a superior caliber for most all springers, just fits better with their power levels.

The widest selection of pellets of all the calibers is another huge plus. Helps these days with the scarceness of ammo. You can usually find something to shoot. 

For hunting I've found the .177 to be plenty fine. It's all about penetration anyway with the power levels of most guns.

The .177s would be the last to leave from my arsenal. No doubt about that. 

I shoot the .177 as much as the other calibers combined, also because I was shooting them as a kid and am just hooked on the caliber. I have an Impact with a 500 mm barrel dedicated to slugs in .177.

Check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC-8iS5LUxI

I introduced my daughter to shooting when she was 5 with a pink springer in .177 cal, so it will always have a special place for my heart....

The cat at Zan told me their line of .177 slugs are in testing now, production in about a month. I'd like to find a heavy slug to achieve 100fpe while keeping the speed subsonic. Length will be the determining factor as my magazine is 0.428 deep.