Worth mentioning that the Lewis and Clark expedition demonstrated their Girandoni repeating air rifle to Indians along their route. It probably kept them from being slaughtered.
That is roughly equivalent to a 45-70.
I switched over from .22lr to .22 air when .22lr was outrageously expensive. It was enlightening, to say the least. The current air rifles are not my father’s air rifles. Accurate to surprisingly long distances with enough power to take small game.
They are a good substitute for the .22lr.
Very cheap ammo.
Why are they using such a heavy bullet?
Ok...so for you and me...
Benjamin Regal NP - .22
Typical shot for rabbit is 55 yds. because that’s where they sit in front of the barn.
Longest successful attempt was about 70 yds. (toward the back of the barn.)
Is that an air tank in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
I wouldn’t trust my Gamo Varminter over 50 yards. :-)