Does this take .22 pellet or .177 pellet?
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.22 and if you want optimal functionality use match grade pellets like the ones the gun comes with
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Probably. I ended up returning the rifle, as it didn't accept any of my .177 pellets
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The "large" is .177I thought it was .22 , which I wanted. By mistake ordered the large and in the end like it. I'll order the .22 as soon as I can.
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The fps on .177 is faster than .22. But the .22 hits harder due to its weight. I guess it's a wash. Penetration vs impact. These hit pretty hard in .22, and I would assume it will kill a squirrel or rat with a well placed shot.
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It doesn't say on the can, but when I look at my .177 can it says 4.5 on there
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I have notOwned the Optimus in .177 caliber. I have hit crows at over 50 yards no problem with the .22 Optimus. If you sight in the scope that it comes with, you should have no problem shooting 1 inch patterns at over 50 yards. The .22 does shoot 200 fps lower than the .177. There are a lot of factors that affect accuracy. One factor on accuracy is pellet quality. Cheap pellets have less accuracy than ones that are better quality. I have tried the hollow point, super point, and the destroyer pellets. They are all good pellets. If you are looking for accuracy just use on type of pellet and sight your scope in at about 35 yards. The rifle has a lot of power! I have notOwned the Optimus in .177 caliber. I have hit crows at over 50 yards no problem with the .22 Optimus. If you sight in the scope that it comes with, you should have no problem shooting 1 inch patterns at over 50 yards. The .22 does shoot 200 fps lower than the .177. There are a lot of factors that affect accuracy. One factor on accuracy is pellet quality. Cheap pellets have less accuracy than ones that are better quality. I have tried the hollow point, super point, and the destroyer pellets. They are all good pellets. If you are looking for accuracy just use on type of pellet... » Read More I have notOwned the Optimus in .177 caliber. I have hit crows at over 50 yards no problem with the .22 Optimus. If you sight in the scope that it comes with, you should have no problem shooting 1 inch patterns at over 50 yards. The .22 does shoot 200 fps lower than the .177. There are a lot of factors that affect accuracy. One factor on accuracy is pellet quality. Cheap pellets have less accuracy than ones that are better quality. I have tried the hollow point, super point, and the destroyer pellets. They are all good pellets. If you are looking for accuracy just use on type of pellet and sight your scope in at about 35 yards. The rifle has a lot of power! « Show Less
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It will still have the loud crack noise when you fire this pellet. I know it did when i fired the .177 cal pellets in my old air rifle rated at 1000fps. I imagine with the 22 cal. at 850fps it will do the same.
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A .22 cal will not accommodate a .17 cal or vice versa. I don't why the box says what it says.
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I have only shot pellet guns into the trap. I am not sure about 22cal. I would think that it would stop the bullets at a closer range but you may have issues with them denting the back of the trap which could lead to richoets. Sorry I can't offer firm info.
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Im not positive, .223 is a very high velocity round and it might actually cause damage instead of the slower 9mm and .45 ive been shooting at mine.
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I found that the standard Crossman .177 pointed premium pellets works fine for me. Like most air rifles you have a break in period to get the shots to be steady and accurate. Once broken in it hits what you aim at to your zero. Shoot what you prefer, but use that type and brand of pellet to keep your shots true.
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Depends. The .177 is faster and more effective at shorter ranges. The .22 is a heavier pellet and a bit slower but at longer ranges has more killing power.So for gophers, ground squrrels the .177. For hunting rabbit, tree squrrels etc, the .22 has an edge. The .177 is a lot less expensive to shoot than the .22.Hope this helps.
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no it does not come with ammo,i use crossman .177 hollow point pellets but any .177 pellet will work
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Hi , I have both Calibers in stock and they are the same price , just place the order and send a message to confirm which Caliber you would like 0.177" (4.5mm) or 0.22" (5.5mm) Thanks Phil
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They make crosman .177 hollow point. You cannot fit .22 in .177 or vise versa.
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The .177 version has a higher fps pellet speed , but the .22 version has a higher pellet weight. when you combine the pellet speed and its weight you get what is called ft./lbs The .22 version actually has a higher ft./lb rating over the .177 version. ft./lbs is the force of the pellet when it hits the target. Therefore I would say the .22 version is more powerful.
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No. Caliber refers to the diameter of the barrel that accommodates the pellet, .22 is larger than .177 and will not fit in a barrel diameter smaller.