Author Topic: Beeman R9 .20 cal (Read 746 times)

SoCal hunter · « **on:** March 11, 2004, 04:07:15 PM »

Will I be satisfied with a R9 .20 for shooting jackrabbits at 35-45 yards? My Gamo 220 .177 used to be able to take them down at 25 yards,but thats about it.
Thanks

big6x6 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 12, 2004, 02:27:35 AM »

Should do fine. You seem to like to shoot tough targets at long distances though. I'd probably get a RWS 48/Beeman R-1/Webley Tomahawk in .22 if I were you. That's a good step up from a Gamo 220 .177.

SoCal hunter · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2004, 06:10:19 PM »

Thanks for the help.
I'm checking out the RWS 48 .22,its still in my price range.
How is the trajectory going to be with a .22 pellet at 50 yards? :?

gunnstack · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2004, 09:34:52 PM »

I have the R9 in .177 calibre and have been able to shoot even the biggest Magpies out to 70 metres without problem. Just a puff of feathers and gone! I sight the rifle in at between 37 metres and 46 metres (measured) beforehand. I use a heavy pellet H&N Barracuda Match for the long shots and for closer shooting use a lighter pellet. We don't have jack rabbits here but I have shot the occasional feral cat out to around 40 metres. Pellet choice will make all the difference whether you shoot a .177 or a .20. Although I have the .177 calibre rifle I think I would probably go for the .20 for a decent one shot kill. It's a pity we can't buy the .20 calibre here in NZ, just the .177 or .22.

big6x6 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 23, 2004, 02:03:59 AM »

"I'm checking out the RWS 48 .22,its still in my price range.
How is the trajectory going to be with a .22 pellet at 50 yards? :?"

Shouldn't be a problem.. Just sight in at 35-40 yards. I'd probably try Crosman Premier(boxed) or Beeman FTS pellets for starters.

SoCal hunter · « **Reply #5 on:** March 23, 2004, 08:37:12 AM »

Thanks for all the help :grin: