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(20 February 2018, 06:05)Mortblanc Wrote: I doubt crossing the SB makes much difference with .177 pellets either, few will ever make that trip.

The standard shape of the air rifle pellet is not conducive to holding speed during flight. If behaves more like a shotgun slug than a rifle bullet.

Tumbling in flight is very much a problem with skirted pellets.

My experience is that lighter, and therefore faster pellets group badly compared to their heavier, slower cousins. This is particularly noticeable when comparing ( theoretical ) +1000fps against sub 800fps

But increased power from dieseling just makes noise, smoke and inaccuracy. I agree with MB: to despatch a wounded critter, a big stick would probably be most effective