I’m looking for more shot count while hunting for squirrel. Currently using .25 and .30 but would like to which to a smaller .22 cal. Can the Hades be as effective as the other two larger calibers within 70-80 yards. Any experience with these pellets on small game would be appreciated.
.22 cal Hades vs .25 and .30 JSB
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I'm going to say YES, and add that a 70-80 yard shot is very rare in the squirrel woods I'm familiar with. A Hades leaving the muzzle at anything over 625fps will not only dispatch a squirrel/rabbit, it will also dispatch feral cats and raccoons at 50 yards.
If you're truly shooting 70 yards then velocity should probably be at a minimum of 760fps.
Personally I can only consistently hit a squirrel brain at 45+ if I am shooting from a bench rest and a comfortable stool.
If you're truly shooting 70 yards then velocity should probably be at a minimum of 760fps.
Personally I can only consistently hit a squirrel brain at 45+ if I am shooting from a bench rest and a comfortable stool.
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Having all of these setups the hades and 25 kings are very similar in performance to each other on squirrels. I use my 22 with hades for more shots, less noise, and they tear a really nice hole. Now compared to my 25 shooting the heavy jsb on rock chuck and coon. The 25 still hits harder for sure. 30 is again a little better than my 25 but the 25 is easier to shoot and more accurate so the 30 doesn’t get used much.
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