Airgun Ammo and Ballistics: Pellets, Slugs and Energy
Calibers, pellet types, slugs, energy and range: the ballistics side of airgunning, explained with real numbers.
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Energy GuideHow Much FPE Do You Need? Airgun Energy Chart
Foot-pounds by quarry, plus FPE-by-velocity tables for .177, .22 and .25.
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Caliber GuideBest Airgun Caliber for Small Game: .22 vs .25
The energy math, the trajectory truth, and slugs vs pellets from someone who shoots both.
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Comparison.177 vs .22 Air Rifle: Which Caliber Should You Choose?
Trajectory, energy, pellet cost and hunting performance compared, with a straight verdict.
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Pellets vs Slugs: When Should You Switch?
What slugs need from a rifle, where they beat diabolos, and when pellets are still better.
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Buyer's GuideBest Airgun Pellets for Hunting, by Quarry and Caliber
Domes, hollow points and heavy pellets matched to rabbits, squirrels, birds and pests.
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How-ToHow to Find the Most Accurate Pellet for Your Air Rifle
A simple pellet-testing protocol, what to measure, and the brands that usually group best.
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ExplainerAirgun Pellet Types Explained: Domed, Wadcutter, Hollow Point and Pointed
What each pellet shape is for, and which ones to skip for hunting.
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How-ToHow to Clean and Size Airgun Slugs
Why slug consistency matters, and how shooters wash, lube and size slugs for tighter groups.
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ExplainerHow Far Can a Pellet Gun Shoot? Effective vs Maximum Range
Accurate range, lethal range and the much longer distance a pellet can travel.
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ExplainerFPS vs FPE: How Airgun Power Is Really Measured
Why velocity alone misleads, how to convert FPS to foot-pounds, and what numbers matter.
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GuideAir Rifle FPE for Hunting: The Complete Guide
What FPE is, how to measure it, how much each quarry needs at the target, and how to tune your rifle to get there.
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