Air Rifle Advice

[wully1234]

many of us shoot Rabbits with CF Rifles near and far . You will loose a few heads on a few but we don't go big on eating the brain the head is discarded. Any Rabbit that is hit clean in the head is perfectly ok for the kitchen Up to 223rem 50 grain . Likewise the HMR which of course has a lot less kinetic than the 223.
Of course we can shoot Rabbits with a fairly low power say 9 to 12 ftlb if ranges are modest

Totally agree although not sure what you're getting at mate..

 

[Domer]

I’d stick with 35 yards and under for sub 12 . If you don’t want to go FAC then put a hide up and get in close.

We’ve all hit rabbits at long range with sub 12 but if we’re honest, not consistently enough to ensure a kill every time. It’s not fair on the rabbits as those little pellets are seriously affected by wind, shooting technique and variations in velocity/pellet uniformity.

I’m a big fan of sticking to within the point blank range of any gun/ammo capability. If you can’t get close enough with sub 12 then step up to FAC would be my recommendation.

 

[Bo Diddley]

FAC air

Now there are those with amazing high end kit slugs liners for barrels etc and by christ they know their 5hit and can literally one hole

Or those of us who dabble with a FAC are and enjoy it.... both can do what you want

.22 or .25 FAC air...

Im a dabbler ...an old fac 28ft lbs 30 odd yr old theobhan and it works ..cost circa £400

It will do what your asking

But if you have the work for one and the money for a high end fac air rifle .in
25 or even .30 using latest slugs and 50 or even 80 odd ft lbs then go for it


Either way.....its bl00dy damn guid fun
Ps ....go ratting with Nv or thermal....now that's addictive!

Paul

Spot on