FPS change between BB weights could make your rifle possibly illegal

CDN_Stalker · January 9th, 2006, 17:12

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Just curious, if all above is true, how come both .177 and .22 caliber airguns are limited to 500fps? Say the .22 at 500fps hits the 5.7J limit, shouldnt the .177 be able to go above 500fps to acheive that? I havent seen any airrifles over 500fps that dont need a PAL, and guns like the Nightstalker, that just came into Canada (.177, 580fps) have to be registered.

Cheers,
Alex

arnt most rated to 495fps or something?
I think they are just under the 500fps mark.

Well either way, anyone have an answer to my quesion?

Thanks!
Cheers,
Alex

Good point. .22cal airguns hits a LOT harder than .177cal ones do. Must be a loophole somewhere.

Greylocks · January 9th, 2006, 19:25

.177 have higher velocities, so it compensates.
Overall my point was that even if your gun is technically legal, they can still give you grief.
A well balanced and setup gun does not need high fps to have great range or accuracy.

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January 9th, 2006, 19:25	#17
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	.177 have higher velocities, so it compensates. Overall my point was that even if your gun is technically legal, they can still give you grief. A well balanced and setup gun does not need high fps to have great range or accuracy.

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