Which is the most accurate .177 calibre or .22 calibre? As an Air-gunner this question is a very important one. There are many claims on both sides of the fence. This question appears in all the Magazines is on all the Websites in all the Articles on air-gunning and it goes on and on and on! I honestly wish people would be a bit more sensible when they think about the question which is more accurate or which is the better calibre.

For a technical evaluation to the question you would have to apply scientific principles. What principles? Well velocities from both barrels would have to be the same, (The velocities are restricted in the UK to produce 12 foot pounds of energy). Wind conditions would have to be exactly the same, (which they never are) so you would need to conduct this experiment in a wind tunnel or controlled atmosphere. The guns would have to be fired from a fixed point, perhaps a rigid vice certainly not a bench rest. Rifling turns per inch would need to be exactly the same and the specific diameter of the barrels perfectly matching. The weight of the pellets would need to be exactly the same (which isn’t possible comparing .177 and .22 and its here that it starts to get silly. In other words every variable condition would have to be exactly the same which is impossible because they are different calibres. It doesn’t make sense does it?

You see the reason is you cannot compare two things that are different and expect to come up with an identifiable, measurable, quantifiable difference according specific criteria. You cannot compare Apples and Oranges and expect every point to be comparable, they are different. Yes they have similarities but they are not essentially the same. So you see you cannot compare .177 and .22 and ask which is more accurate and asking that wrong question is the reason that this debate goes on and on forever. Will you please stop asking the WRONG question?

So how do we make some sense of it all? Well I think we first have to revise the QUESTION. What we should be asking is; what is it that you want to achieve? Alongside a second question; how good are you, or how good can you become in learning and practicing and controlling all the variables that exist in placing that pellet where you want it to go? Do you want the punch or the velocity because thats the choice in the UK.

Every pellet, (any calibre) and any bullet from any gun follows a trajectory. In the UK because of the energy restrictions the .177 air-gun has a higher velocity (therefore a flatter trajectory) than the .22 calibre. The .22 is heavier therefore has more residual energy (punch) at a given distance. The hitting of your chosen target is dependent upon how well you know and can control your rifle and your bullet trajectory (bullet drop compensation chart), compensate for wind variation and hold steady when you release the pellet.

So you see there are no right and wrongs. I use .177 as it is my preference. I hunt rabbit. The .177 carries a residual 7 foot pounds at about 60 yards. It takes 3.5 foot pounds to kill a rabbit (in the kill zone at 60 yards).

So let us stop this constant arguing over which calibre is better. Decide what you want to achieve, with what equipment and then deal with the particular restrictions and peculiarities of your chosen calbre. I think you will find they are both great calibres and it is a privilege to be able to shoot either one.

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Next time you are observing nature, you will notice that nothing around you has perfectly straight lines. is either curved, crooked, bent or jagged. If you would see a hunter with a rifle around it, they stand out. That is, without the correct ghillie suits to offset this unnaturalness.

Ghillie is an old Scottish term for a game warden. The were given the task protecting the wildlife on their Lord’s lands from poachers.While Hunters of today easily use a hunting ghillie suit, the ghillies of the old days had a different strategy of catching prey. The ghillies would stalk the game by hiding in the undergrowth and lying motionless. They would wait for unsuspecting game to walk by and then jump our and tackle it with their hands. They would now haul their prize back to the keep so the Lord could have his sport in the castle courtyard in a mock hunt.

Of course, Most are familiar with the standard camouflage articles. A set of jacket and pants with camouflage patterns that replicate nature in an attempt to offset the unnatural form of the hunter and their gear. Most times this type of camouflage does the job. But if you need to go extreme and blend into your surroundings, only ghillie suits will accomplish this for you.

They are used professionally by snipers. Pictures of snipers looking half vegetation and half man have been seen in the news. It’s because nothing in nature has straight lines, so equipment like guns and antennas do betray hidden positions. To fix this, snipers also make little ghillie suits for their rifles. The most unnatural occurance in nature is the human form but the sniper knows that with the proper sniper ghillie suits,he can be almost undetectable.

The advantage a ghillie suit will give you over your target will continue to impress first time users. Airsoft and paintball players continue to be impressed with the effectiveness of the paintball ghillie suit. A few of these suits are used by the military and experiences of being stepped on and walked over during scenario games are not uncommon. Prior to buying your own ghillie suits, analyze the vegetation you will be using the ghillie suit in, so you can properly choose the suit with the proper pattern. You will generally have 4 patterns to choose from and must carefully choose the pattern that most perfectly matches the environment you will be using it in.

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Of course, field dressing your deer is not a part of the adventure, but it is an essential job that you must do after you have killed your deer. Now when you have caught a deer, you have to take it to your camp, carrying the whole body is quite a difficult job. You cannot eat it in one piece, and so you must cut it up in order to eat it. Not all of the animal can be eaten, so why not just carry the parts that you can eat back to camp?

It’s very easy to field dress a deer, and once you know how to do it, it will only take around 10 minutes. In order to dress your deer you will have to make sure that you take a sharp knife with you. In some hunting areas it is required that you tag your kill so that nobody else can claim it, so be prepared to claim your kill before field dressing.

The process of field dressing is as follows, first you must cut a circle around the anus and remove it from inside the body. You can use a string to help pull it out so that it doesn’t cause any damage the meat. In the case of the buck, make sure you remove and discard the testicles, and follow the same process that you did with the anus.

Now, your main aim is to cut through skin to get thin layer of meat. Start from the pelvis and cut along the stomach cavity to the rib cage. While cutting the skin, take care of your hands, use only two of your fingers so you have enough space to make the cuts. Now, cut through the ribs and the skin, following the breast bone, up to the neck and keep cutting to the base of the skull. It is really a very easy and quick task as long as you’re using a very sharp knife. Be sure to make straight cuts without twisting the knife.

Now, it is time to cut the thin sheet of muscle that separates the stomach area from the chest cavity. Now, gently roll the deer over and pull all of the organs out of the body. The organs come out quite easily, you won’t have to pull very hard. You will have to take care with the bladder, while you reach to pelvis and pinch, you should shut it properly so that urine does not come out. But, if the urine falls on meat, clean it with water. Clean any remaining stomach content properly. You can keep the liver and heart aside if you want it.

Now your field dressing of your deer is complete. Clean yourself and if you’re tired then take a little rest. Thanks to your efforts the weight that you have to carry back to the camp is much less. If you are interested in hunting then you must know how to do field dressing, so make sure you practice!

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Like most hunters, as far back as I can remember, I have always been passionately involved in “The Chase.” From fishing in the gutter at age 6 (my Mom’s proudest moment), to trapping birds in my backyard with bread, box, stick and string. Surprisingly, I was successful a few times, I just never thought ahead far enough to consider “What am I going to do with the bird once I catch it?” OK, I am a slow learner.

At age 10, I evolved. My parents bought my first BB Gun for my birthday. I was now a hunter! After passing the mandatory proficiency test in the backyard given by my Dad, it was now “Game-On.” Every day after school, I was off to the woods. I couldn’t get home fast enough! Even at the age of 10, I was passionately involved in The Chase. No snake, sparrow or squirrel was safe. I would put the sneak on them.

With a pocket full of BB’s, my Daisy and bicycle, it was off to the woods. My entire childhood was spent in the woods learning about how nature works and interacts. I became part of the circle of life. Predator and prey. Nothing was more rewarding than sitting in the woods, quiet. Watching. Listening. Growing. Things in the woods made sense. It was there I learned the “spirit” of the hunt.

After wearing out 2.5 Daisy’s, I was given a 10-pump pellet gun. I quickly learned how to clean squirrels and on more than one occasion, I provided a fine dinner of “fried squirrel” for the whole family. Looking back, I don’t recall seeing Mom ever actually eat any of it, but she always cooked ‘em up for me and my friends! Thanks, Mom!

Now, as much as ever, the chase is part of my life. I have since graduated from squirrel hunting to deer hunting, but the thrill is just the same. Squirrel, rabbit, deer. It doesn’t matter. It is all about the chase. Getting close. Focus. Take it all in. Become part of the natural circle that man has been part of for thousand’s of years, even since Biblical times. I am proud to be a hunter. It is who I am. I was created this way. I didn’t choose this. My well-fed cat is a hunter, too. It is natural.

The Chase. The mention of it stirs our soul. It reminds us what is important! It is what makes our life exciting and what every one of us wants: a passionate pursuit of something challenging and important. It is as important as water. A college degree. Wealth. Members of the opposite sex. A big fish. The “spirit” of the chase is alive and well in all of us.

In every duck blind in south Louisiana, deer stand in Texas or in the mountains of Montana, the thrill is always the same. The undeniable excitement and anticipation of the hunt makes us feel alive and takes us somewhere. Our hearts race, our breathing is heavy, we are “in the game.” We are alive! We are in the woods, mountains, marshes and waters, right where we want to be! The circle of life. Nothing can replace that feeling of hearing that twig snap behind you. Or seeing the ducks coming in. Ever hear an elk bugle? The chase is why we hunt. The kill is only the result of everything, including luck, coming together. But it is not the “kill” we are after.

Next time you are in the woods and hear that twig snap, take a moment. As your heart races, take it all in. Enjoy that excitement. You know the feeling I am talking about! That, my friends, is why we hunt. The Chase.

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You can use decoys to make the job of hunting so much easier. You may be wondering why a decoy would be useful, many people think that it
would actually give the game away. But believe it! A decoy will be extreemly helpful to you.

When you want to hunt deer, or any other animal for that matter, then the first thing you need to do is attract the animal towards you. If you make a grunt to call the deer then the other deer will hear it and stop there, they will look around, if they don’t see any other deer then they will run away. However, if you use a decoy then using a grunt call stands more chance of working and attracting deer.

When you will make the grunt call the deer will automatically search around for another deer, when it sees your decoy, the deer will move closer to you. Now it’s time to be ready as your target is getting closer to you. When it comes into range, then you can shoot your hunt, your timing has to be perfect.

This decoy works much better when the animal is in a rut, so you should follow this method in archery season. Don’t forget to use some deer scent on your decoy, it will make the decoy much more attractive to your prey. You can tie a piece of thin plastic string to your decoys tail and hold onto it. Whenever the deer is watching your decoy you can use the string to move the tail, this makes it appear much more lifelike and encourages the deer to come towards you.

You should consider putting the decoy out in an open space so that the deer doesn’t have any trouble seeing it from a distance. You should also take care of your decoy properly, make sure you never leave it outside when you’re not using it. Make sure you place it inside a thick plastic bag so that no dust can get inside. Always use gloves to handle your decoy, otherwise you will give it your scent and may get a hand print on the paintwork. Take care of it while traveling and put it in the outside only when you are using it.

So there you go, decoys really are a great option of attracting your target towards you. If you need to, you can use more than one decoy. Put one decoy behind another one, this makes it much more likely that the deer will approach your decoy. Put scent over all of the decoys and make the grunt sounds so that the deer will search in the direction of that call and come towards you. It’s really a fun when hunting with the help of decoys.

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Do you have withdrawals from hunting in the off season or when you weren’t one of the lucky ones who got an elk tag? You can still enjoy the fun of hunting from home with a virtual hunting computer game. You also won’t have to deal with wet clothes and shoes, sore leg muscles, or lousy food. You can simply reap the good things about any hunting experience.

One of the most popular hunting computer games is Deer Hunter by Atari. You get to choose from six very detailed natural habitats with the graphics displayed in 3D. There are five different animals you can choose to hunt including Axis and European Roe deer. During play you will have the opportunity to manage herds with realistic genetics as well as herd growth after the hunting season. There are many great weapons, types of ammunition, and transportation to choose from to help you in your hunting adventures. To add to the fun, you can choose to network with others and play the game with them. This is definitely one of the very best computer hunting games out there.

Cabelas offers Big Game Hunter created by Activision. This particular game is part of a series they offer on outdoor themed games. You have the change to hunt in various conditions, making the game very realistic. The goal of the game is to successfully make it through five regions and hunt all the animals featured in each of those regions. Along the way you will win trophies, purchase equipment, and get to choose from 16 firearms. Another feature that makes it very realistic is having to follow the hunting laws for each region. This is one feature that many who play the game are unhappy with.

In Deer Avenger: Open Season, the tables are turned, giving the deer the opportunity to hunt humans. The object of this computer hunting game is to lure the humans with various mating calls and then shoot them with an M-16 or bazooka. The game has some fun features too such as tranquilizing housewives and knocking out humans by farting on them. This is a very fun game for any hunter who has a great sense of humor.

Deer Hunt Challenge is offered by Electronic Arts. This particular computer hunting game is focused on hunter safety. It also features 3D graphics with 30 different hunting scenarios to choose from. You will get to select from a variety of weapons and ammunition while playing the game. There is also a great selection of gear to choose from including scents, calls, antlers, decoys, tree stands, and binoculars. All of this equipment can help you during your virtual hunting experiences.

Computer hunting games are a great way to pass the time when you aren’t able to participate in the real sport. They are also very inexpensive to purchase so you won’t feel a dent in your wallet to play them.

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Time to upgrade your hunting and shooting accessories again? In that case look no further than Simmons rifle scopes. For those of you who don’t know Simmons was bought out in the late 1990s by Meade Instruments - a California based optics company. Meade are well know for producing some of the most advanced and impressive telescopes in both the commercial and recreational industries. It was greatly anticipated when the buyout took place that Simmons rifle scopes would again begin to demonstrate some of the high class features that Meade has come to be associated with. That has definitely proven to be the case with the introduction of the Master Series from Simmons which has taken the shooting world by storm.

Several of the new Simmons rifle scopes sport some of the new Meade sourced technology - including the ProHunter, ProSport and the AETEC range of scopes. The ProDiamond also feature some of these new advancements. Just one of the features you’ll see in the new lineup of Simmons scopes is a side focus parallax adjustment. This feature is available on variable power models with high-magnification.

One thing that won’t change in the new Simmons Master Series is the high-quality glass configurations and multicoatings that shooters have enjoyed for years. If anything the quality of the configuration will now be even better that Meade is involved in the equation.

Meade did resolve one problem that’s common to many high power rifle scopes. This is the elimination of the “fringe” that regularly appears around the edge of an image viewed through the scope. By combining different types of glass along with better quality optical coatings, Meade believes they have finally solved this problem and may have just revolutionized the rifle scope industry in a dramatic way.

Premium ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) glass is used in the design of the new objective lens. This is something that has never been done before in the production of scopes and although it may seem to be a bit revolutionary, that may just be what the industry needed to set it sailing toward new heights. With the use of this new construction application, the lenses are able to actually correct according to color, which can significantly reduce the amount of chromatic aberration that is experienced. In addition, resolution and contrast are simultaneously enhanced right along with light transmission. All of this results in images that are stronger and brighter and well as more accurate.

If you’re the kind of person who likes to stay on the cutting edge of their sport or hobby then you need look no further than the new range of Simmons rifle scopes. They have the future in their sights and are rapidly zeroing in to perfection.

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Shopping for and choosing a new rifle scope can be a bit of a headache at times. If you currently find yourself in that situation then Burris should figure heavily in your consideration for a new scope. They offer a wide variety of options and it’s easy enough to find one of their scopes at very reasonable prices.

First off the the list that might peak your interest is the Burris 2-7×35mm Ballistic Plex. This model comes with a lifetime warranty and fully multi-coated lenses as well as fast focus and click adjustments. Retailing for about $170 this model offers great value which is provided in a very compact package and is an ideal solution for the medium range shooter. It’s designed mainly for shooting in the woods and comes in a small lightweight body that’s perfect for those long outdoor treks.

If you’re more interested in hunting big game then the Signature Select Ballistic Plex may be more suitable for you. This particular scope is very well known for producing clear and bright images for those tough big game challenges. This is mainly due to the internal surface being 65% larger than similar scopes from competitors. Another nice touch is that each of the scopes in the Signature Select range come with a Storm Queen style lens cover.

The Rimfire News is a compact scope with adjustable power from 3X-9X and an adjustable parallax. Under tests this scope performed well without any hesitation, even in variable inclimate conditions including water and sub-freezing temperatures; a testament to the quality of the scope itself.

Next up in the Burris range is the Black Diamond. These scopes are known for extremely sharp resolution and brightness as well as long range shooting capabilities. This scope performs exceptionally well while in the field as well as with competitive target shooting. Other popular features on the Black Diamonds scopes include adjustment dials that are both resettable and finger-adjustable. The newest addition to the lineup includes a side focus parallax adjustment with improvements such as weight and length reduction along with the ability to mount the scope even lower on the rifle. Combined with terrific value and durability, the Black Diamond line of Burris scopes are a sure winner.

Last but by no means least is the Fullfield range of scopes from Burris. These scopes have a long history of delivering high performance and the newest scopes in this range are no different. Like their predecessors they offer unparalleled dependability and accuracy. One of the favored features of this line are the quad seal rings used in place of O-rings along with the adjustable eyepiece that doesn’t require the use of a locking mechanism.

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When you want to take the fun of adventure of hunting of deer and elk, the first important thing that you must consider is the selection of right weapon for hunting. While you are going to select the weapon, you must consider some important factors such as the weight of weapon, its shooting range, and your experience using that type of weapon.

You don’t need to be in a hurry and rush your selection of a weapon. You must carefully observe all of the different rifles on offer. This is very important as the rifle must be perfect for you, it should be the right length, if it’s too short, or too long it can cause you problems.

A gunsmith can adapt the gun to change the length so that it’s suitable for you. Another important factor is the ‘drop’, this is the length between your cheek and stock. While you will be aiming at the target, your eyes should be able to see through the sights. If it is not proper then it can accidentally hit your cheek after firing.

Another important factor is the weight of your weapon as you will have to carry it all of the time you are hunting, you have to be able to handle it. The weight of rifles varies from 6 to 9 pounds. You will automatically assume that lighter rifles are better, but that’s not actually true, they are better to carry however they are less accurate. The heavier rifles are much more accurate, and you will find it easier to hold it steady when firing. Heavier rifles are capable of shooting much bigger distances. The recoil with heavier guns is much less than that of a lighter gun.

In some of the hunting spots, rifles are not allowed. Here, you will have an option to choose between a shotgun or slugs. You can select the shotguns with a rifle barrel and special sights. It is more accurate than simple shotguns and they can cover a longer shooting range. It possesses some of the qualities of rifles. The commonly used shotgun for hunting is 12 gauge, however bigger than 20 gauge are better for hunting.

If you don’t want to use bullets and interested in bow hunting, then you will have to select the right bow for it. For hunting, you should select a compound bow, these are better than the simple bow as it includes all of the cams and pulleys required, and it’s also heavier. Different states have defined the legal range for the weight of bows, it ranges from 35-45 pounds. Here you can select the traditional bows and arrows. There is another kind of bow available, called the cross bow, this is less common but of course you can look at using it.

So, select the best weapon that best suits you. If you get stuck you can ask advice in the numerous weapon shops.

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Bushnell have providing the world market with top quality optical products, including rifle scopes for the last 50 years. They’ve built a reputation for strong design and performance in all of their products. If you’ve never owned a Bushnell scope before then maybe now is the time to start. If you’re a small game hunter who relies on long distance shooting then you could consider the Bushnell Elite 4200. This particular model is available with an adjustable objective in 6×24x40.

If you’ve had to suffer the headache of inferior scopes in the past then save yourself future headaches by investing in a scope like the Bushnell Elite 4200. This particular model will perform time and time again and is a scope you can truly rely on. The adjustable objective is incremented in yards and meters, which gives you the option to use it as a sort of rangefinder.

There is also an infinity setting which you can use to set the objective up above 300 yards; quite useful when searching for small targets that are quite some distance away. In addition, the Elite 4200 has been designed so that adjustments can be made without the need for any specialized tools. All you have to do is uncap the elevation knobs and windage, make whatever adjustments are necessary and you’re ready to go. The scale ring is capable of being set at zero while you have the ability to set the 6×24 in 1/8” increments. The fact that they’re capped when not in use provides additional reassurance of just how well made this scope really is. With a Multi-x reticle this scope provides images that are sharp and brightly lit, even when you’re in bright sunlight.

Outside of the Elite 4200 you could also take a look at the Elite 3200. This scope is available with a variable power of 3 to 10 with a 40mm lens. It includes all of the most popular Bushnell scopes features including Rainguard, a quick focus and adjustments that are repeatable. This scope is widely know as a compact scope and is available for around $200 in most good hunting and outdoors stores.

If you’re interested in the .22 range there’s the .22 Rimfire scope. There are two basic models on offer; a 4×32 mm with fixed power and a variable power model, available in 3-9×32mm. Both of these scopes are full coated and have fingertip adjustments for elevation and windage - so no tools are necessary. You can pick these scopes up for about $30 and $40 respectively in most good stores.

So if you are thinking about buying yourself a new rifle scope then you could do much worse than choosing Bushnell.

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