Kill Velocity Advice [Archive]

philjam

09-26-2008, 12:11 AM

Just bought an RWS magnum 17 cal. air pistol. It is rated 700fps.

I am asking for any advice from users of this weapon, or anything similar.

What is the largest animal (in order of largeness - rat, squirrel, rabbit, feralcat, skunk, raccoon, fox, coyote, beaver, pig, :rolleyes: deer, elk, moose, elephant, etc.)

Need to penetrate the skull at close range.

From point blank, to (how many) feet?

Stories appreciated.

WoodsHunter

09-26-2008, 04:50 AM

Squirrel about 25/30 feet, the elk a little closer...
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Allow for windage... :thup:

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