You, sir, are a breath of fresh air laced with common sense and the rarest 2 of all commodities… honesty and humility. My hats off to you… and your many hats!
Randall... it is good to hear from you ... and thanks for the compliment ... we hope that you find value in the videos we plan to launch this year... Dr. Russ
Dr Russ you just saved me several hundred dollars. I was told in Tennessee, according to a friend, that you could hunt deer with a .30 cal. air rifle. I went to Pyramyd Air and discovered its .357. I cancelled my order for the .30 cal. and will make another selection tomorrow. Thank you for the informative videos. Keep them coming.
Jeff... good to hear from you ... glad to help you save a few hundred dollars.... look at barrel lengths when deciding what rifle to buy ... I have a video coming out in a few weeks on Length of Barrels .... and another on buying Refurbished Air Guns.... for example ... go to Hatsan... Gamo ... and Benjamin on the internet to find them and determine what is available today .... Also, keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... helping us help everyone air gun sharp... also click on the small circle photo of myself ... to access our library ... look up video on Accuracy ... and another on Woodchuck at 92 yards... Dr. Russ
@@caseyalbright2762 Thanks Casey for looking it up ....Usually the law says 357 and up .... while others say nothing from 357 and down are legal... Dr. Russ
I have 25 yards in my backyard mainly shoot 22 caliber rifles and 177 pistols and 22 caliber pistols enjoy your videos very much keep doing what you're doing
Barry Shank ... it is good to hear from you and I am glad you are enjoying a backyard friendly air gun range. Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop ... helping us help every one stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
Fantomas ... you are correct ... and that trick is found all the way up the line.... ie 22 to 25 .... 25 to 30 .... etc. I will cover it ... probably in early 2022... Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop... Dr. Russ
I've shot a 177 cal NitroPiston break-barrel that at 30ft has ripped apart a .223 Cal Shell with a WadCutter Now my .25 Cal AirForce slugs, at the same range will rip through Hard Drive Platters I've found so many nice sellers that make slugs for every cal, even 177!! Woot!! Now I have a 60lb Collection of pellets in the armory!
Jay ... good to hear from you ... and I know the feeling since so many different rounds are made in all air gun calibers.... Be glad you have those pellets with the shortage we have going on right now. It maybe Christmas before pellets and slugs will be abundant again. Also please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... so that you can help us keep everyone air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
Hi, Doc. I absolutely love your videos. When you say that you read and answer your comments, that's absolutely true. You've answered several of mine. Thank you. I'm the guy with the California Agricultural Pest Control Operator's license. Remember me? Anyway, my yard is only about 100 feet wide. So, I bought a Gamo Whisper Fusion Pro in .177. I just wanted to thank you, for kind of validating my decision to get such a small caliber. I just plink in the back yard. I don't hunt animals. I used hunt when I was younger. And I ate everything I hunted. But I'm 71 years old now. I just plink. By the way, with my Gamo Whisper Fusion Pro, I cut a beer bottle cap in half, at 30 feet. It shoots a composite non-lead pellet at 1420 feet per second. But I just use whatever lead pellet that Walmart sells, at 7.9 grains. It's sub-sonic, and I can cut a beer bottle cap in half, on my property. Who would ever need more than that? Thanks, Doc. By the way, are you an actual M.D. or Ph.D.?
Glad to hear from you Humanity... let me suggest that you push those pellets into the magazine an extra 1/16th of an inch with a ball point pen so that the black rubber retainer band slips into the waist of your pellets.... that will keep them from dropping out when you cock your air gun. Yes, I remember you from your earlier email on pest control. I am glad that you are enjoying your air gun and its great accuracy and power. I retired last September at age 75.... and my doctorate decree is in Divinity. I counseled clergy of all denominations and a lot of their parishioners too. My wife, Dr. Paula did the same...particularly with female clergy and wives....Please keep us in your air gun experience loop ... helping us to help everyone stay air gun sharp. Dr. Russ
Robair ... I just heard that and all I can say is Wow! At 1623 FPE ... it sounds like AEA has put air power behind that slug to make it effective...Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop.... Dr. Russ
In my pest control business I killed hundreds of pigeons and rats with a variety of air-guns. When using 177's I learned to aim for head shots for quick, clean kills. Often the range was close so I could use pistols. Here again head shots were very effective even with CO2 guns. I noticed that the 22 caliber was more effective on body shots. The 22 caliber seems to have a higher DRT ( Dead Right There) ratio than the 177 on a variety of critters. Up too rabbit size animals anyway. Over the years I have been to many store closing sales and found that 22 caliber pellets were still there when the sale got down to 70% off. I bought all they had at that point. Usually the brand was Crossman domed pellets. They shoot ok. I have a tool box full of 22 pellets that I bought cheap. Those are the reasons why I like the 22 caliber guns. Thanks for all you do. John Davis Jax Fl
I like to use the Benjamin/Sheridan multi pumps. I have a .177 cal from when I was 10 and recently picked up a new 392 .22 cal. I like how in my back yard at about 17 yards I shoot lower power for plinking and when hunting I can get higher power. Enjoying your channel.
Enjoy the .45. I jumped from a .25 seneca Aspen.....to a .457 Airforce Texan CF (Unsupressed). It is a whole other animal. It is a beast. I put a Donnyfl Emperor v3 to make it hearing safe ...thinking about getting that extension too🤔. As always ..a great informative video; practical one people need to consider.
Good advice Dr. Russ! My farm has a woodchuck and coyote problem. I am waiting on availability of the FX Impact .35 cal. Until then I am casting 96gr slugs from a Lee 6 cavity mold sized .357 after powder coating and finally sorted by weight.
Thanks for sharing your air gun experiences with us Eleni L.... please keep us in your loop ... Thanks for the compliment... Coming this week are a couple of videos on how a suppressor might help the hunter in the field.... Dr. Russ
I use both .22 & .25 the .22 for small game & small pest control, .25 for a bit larger prey targets with a max range of about 100 yards. I can not use .177 my finger can no longer manipulate them into the rifle/s. But I also use gas & mech springers, multi pump & have 2 pcp [AT44qe Long in .25 & the Aspen in .22]
Good to hear from you ... I see you have a special son on your CZcams ... that makes you a special father..... It sounds like you have a great place to shoot and a nice collection to choose from... Please stay in touch... Dr. Russ
Aaaa !!! DR RUSS , good 2 c u again totally agree with you , but in my case I use 30 cal to hunt invasive ( hog , wild chicken, iguanas , goat's ) and after you shoot them with that caliber they become truly ( MUERTO ) and for me 30 are more available and cheaper , that being said , no matter the caliber we have to obey the law , and use common sense , anyway looking forward to your next video.......🐗🐐🦎🐓
Pedro Cruz ... good to hear from you again... and glad that you are enjoying your 30 caliber air gun .... and that pellets or slugs are easy to get there... because our shelves are empty.... due to those in political office here. Please continue to share with us.... especially the iguana and goat kills... Dr. Russ
I like .30 for semi auto "tactical" home defense applications. Easier to handle in a tight space than a big bore hunting rifle, and probably more than sufficient to neutralize a threat. Hatsan Blitz and AEA HP SS .30+ are a couple nice examples.
JDP ... good to hear from you ... and I agree. I completely forgot to include home defense needs in this video.... Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
The AEA Assassin in .25 would probably be a better choice than the HP SS .30+ for home defense. The latter is a bit underpowered for a .30 @ 50 FPE. The Assassin is actually slightly more powerful (55 FPE) with a flatter trajectory. Also it has the removable suppressor. You could use H&N Hornets (if they fit the mag) or JSB Hades.
@@Parapon3ra or the AEA Backpacker in .30 which would be a little more powerful due to extra barrel length. Depends what trade offs. The SS 30+ comes in right about at 48 ft lbs. Sounds underwhelming maybe, but I've got a red dot on it and this is for close quarters and quick shots. Anything longer range and it will be the AEA Challenger 357 with a 9 shot magazine of 132 grain slugs or maybe the Umarex Gauntlet 2 in .25 that's on the way which seems to like ~34 grain+ ammo best for up to around 55 fpe. But of course target shooting is my hobby and hopefully these scenarios never occur.
Good video every calibers got a purpose also, .177 has a flatter trajectory than .22 (nice for targets at different ranges without adjusting aim point) but a .22 will keep more energy downrange so will be better for hunting (really depends on how you want to use it)
Lowkey Ent ... you are exactly right ... we launch another today (Friday) on hunting .... and then next week, I believe we launch a couple on ... When silence is a priority ... for example in being backyard friendly with neighbors on both sides of you .... and in hunting too... Dr. Russ
Desmond Doss ... so glad to hear from you ... and I hope the French enjoy our videos as much as you do.... We've notices a surge up and hope it is because of France. Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop ... so that you can help us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
I live in the city, so I just run .177 for my air pistols, and .22 for my air rifles. No magnum break barrels, as they are WAY too loud. The reason I like .22 for my air rifles is so that hunting small game or pests is an option for me.
Levi Nivison ... good to hear from you ... please share your air gun experiences with us so that you can help us help everyone stay air gun sharp.... you are one of the largest group of air gunners out there.... Several good videos coming ... be sure and watch the one on barrel lengths and another on buying refurbished air guns... Dr. Russ
@@russjones6497 Thanks brother! I'm a veteran as well, Iraq and Afghanistan. I don't really like the city, but it is all financially I can afford. Adapt and overcome! You can still shoot, even if it is just in your basement or garage with airguns.
@@levinivison1024 Great attitude Levi.... I have a friend who includes in his every day conversation that .... "Life is Good" ... and with that statement said everyday ... he has made it happen.... All winter long here in snowy Michigan ... I shoot in my basement. Keep us in your loop... Dr. Russ
Shooting BB guns as a youth and now shooting PCPs as an adult I’m pretty sure I have every caliber available and use them in different applications of sporting or hunting activity.order Newest gun 72 caliber AEA Zeus
Mark ... you are a fortunate air gunner to own all of those calibers and have access in using them too. Congratulations ... please keep us in your air gun info loop ..... and help us helping everyone stay air gun sharp.... That AEA Zeus looks like a great gun ... in 72 caliber yet... I wasn't aware of that yet... so please share with us your experience.... Dr. Russ
I have a little collection I just picked up a Beeman R9 hope I got the right one it's pretty much for garden Pest Control got it in the 22 will have it this week coming up I have a 177 Walter Paris and a Hatsan 125 vortex in 25 Cal mid-level rifles I decided to go with something with some really good reviews and very good accuracy I have a large yard about 11,000 square feet all private lots of Garden pests that I do not appreciate taking my hard work the 177 might have been a little extreme so the 22 I think has enough stopping power with heavy lead pellets I use h&n hollow points 👍 vid as always my 25 caliber is a little bit loud for the neighborhood sounds like a large rimfire
Ben ... it is good to hear from you ... I have several videos coming over the next few weeks... one on length of barrels and another on buying refurbished air guns.... I hope they help you. Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... so that you can help us help everyone stay air gun sharp...Also click on the small circular photo of myself to access all of our videos ... consider watching Woodchuck at 92 yards and another on Accuracy.... Dr. Russ
I live in Missouri & you have to have 40cal & above for deer. So my next one I want a Texan. 45. I started with Benjamin Trail NP2 22cal & just bought a couple months ago a Hatsan Flashpup 25caliber synthetic & love it. Both are accurate. I would like to have a AEA 25cal (challenger I think) but I don't think can convince wife I need another 25cal. Always enjoy your videos
Brian Lurten ... it is good to hear from you ... and wives are important in adding to our collections. Consider the Hatsan Bully in 45 caliber... and consider watching a video coming up this weekend on how to buy refurbished air guns from the manufacturers at about 60 cents on the dollar.... I haven't gone wrong using them... since they get a complete review from an American gun smith before being sold again to the public. In fact, I am currently on the Hatsan waiting list for the gun above. Waiting can take a month or two ... but probably in time for this Novembers Deer Hunt. Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
Derek ... glad you enjoyed our video ... please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences... Consider subscribing ... we have 3 or 4 really good ones coming out over the next 30 days ... one on barrel lengths. Dr. Russ
@@russjones6497 liked & Already subscribed. After I discovered your channel, my interest in airguns grew. Over the last 5 months, I bought the Sig MCX Virtus .22 pcp riffle, Sig P320 CO2 .177 pellet pistol, Sig M17 .176 pellet pistol & Gamo P-25 .177 pellet pistol. I have been having a lot of fun plinking.
Cant wait to see your new .45 as I'm sure it will be the star of an upcoming video. I begun looking at AirForce guns in larger than my .357 Benjamin. Also could you do a video on scopes?
Jeff ... good to hear from you ... and yes I will provide a review once I get that 45 and break it in... Please watch a video coming out in two weeks on the importance of air gun barrels ... I think you will agree that the longer the barrel ... the better the air gun for accuracy, velocity, energy and stopping power. Also click onto the small circle with my photo to access our library of videos... I did one on scopes several weeks ago... Lastly, keep us in your loop of air gun experiences .... helping us keep everyone air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
Good to hear from you again Michigan CritterGitter... Please keep us in your loop... 4 more good videos coming over the next 30 days ... one on length of barrels that I think you will like... another on buying refurbished air guns... Dr. Russ
@@russjones6497 looking forward to the videos. Especially the refurb video. I have bought 2 refurbs, 1 good, 1 bad. After the second refurb purchase I plan on only buying new.
@@irishcracker9602 ... Thanks for sharing ... I was hoping that refurbished air guns might escape the problems we hear about on new air guns ... which are frequent. It sounds like Hatsan used some part with really soft metal ... when they shouldn't have... Please keep on sharing ... Dr. Russ
Tim Oliver ... good to hear from you ... and thanks for the update on Alabama.... I haven't hunted in Alabama before ... so keep me in your info loop. I believe you have a lot of white tail since you get to bag 2 per day. Your rut is in January ... and that is several months later than many states including Michigan. Ive also learned that a few states allow 30 caliber but maybe with restrictions ... like private land... 800 fps plus velocity ... and 150 grain slugs or higher...
Tom Campanale ...good to hear from you .... thanks for the compliment ... Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... also consider clicking onto the small circle of my photo ... accessing our video library ... and find one on Accuracy. I believe this video has helped everyone more than any other... Dr. Russ
Jr. Dupuy ... Each gun is a little different .... try to stay with a barrel that is 20 inches or longer.... and shoot 100 to 200 pellets down the barrel... which acts like sand paper ... in taking off tiny curls and nicks in the rifling that is only visible with a microscope. After that, I would stay with lubed pellets to keep the air pressure behind the pellet ... to maintain a sweet spot of 800 to 950 fps. Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop ... Dr. Russ
Bart DiNardo ... glad to hear from you and your success with a Gamo air rifle... I own two now ... most recently bought the Swarm Multi Shot Magnum in 22 caliber. All Gamo guns are great when the power goes out or in a survival mode.... when air pressure tanks and compressors don't work anymore. Dr. Russ
Thanks for another great video Doc! I’ve got about 50 yards to work with and am currently looking to move further out in to the country, Waco is getting too big and too liberal. You had replied to an earlier comment of mine saying to move up to .25 cal with the umarex PCP from my MPP .177. I will still probably get that .25 depending on just how far out I move. Thanks again! God bless!
Good to hear from you again MakroPavlo .... if you move too far outside Waco ... you may want something bigger than a 25 caliber ... I have some interesting videos coming out ... watch the one on Length of Barrels .... and another on Buying a Refurbished Air Gun .... Dr. Russ
Ace Hamilton ... it is good to hear from you and thanks for the compliment. Please keep us in your loop of airgun experiences so that you can help us help everyone to stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
Recently found your Chanel & like it as most are all shooting pests one right after another with no real content or other interests in all that goes with the hobby of air gun fun & essentials that go with airgun hunting & just fun shooting.
Great video, There are so many new airgun options available now. Looking forward to seeing your new 45 and what bullet you plan to use! Great fun! Thanks
Rick ... always good hearing from my Michigan friends.... The 45 caliber I am waiting for is a refurbished Bully in 45 caliber.... it will be my 3rd Bully (357 and 25 calibers) and since I had to tune them down to be accurate ... plus shoot the heaviest JSB's .... I thought that maybe this rifle would arrive close to what I am looking for... It may take a few months to get it ... but I am busy enough ... Deer season is not far away ... I hope you get those trail cams and blinds in good order before Oct and Nov.... Keep us in your loop... Dr. Russ
@@russjones6497 Hi Dr Russ, I just went back to watch your video with the Benjamin 357 and the Bully 357. I'm really excited to see the Bully in 45 it's going to be fun to watch that video!
@@rickm4130 Good to hear from you Rick... I actually have a Bully 45 cal (refurbished) on order and the Umarex in 50 caliber (refurbished) on order ... not sure which gun I might keep ... probably the one that becomes available first. You will know when I know... Dr. Russ
Hey Dr. Russ, Hello from across the state SW Michigan. I have a .45 or rather a .458 pcp for deer hunting but been looking at which caliber to go for smaller game here in Michigan. Squirrel, rabbit, and also varmint control raccoon, woodchuck, and possibly coyote. I'm not going inexpensive so whatever caliber I decide on I can turn down if a .25 or .30. Don't expect would have to turn a .22 down unless I was inside a barn pest control. With the availability, price, and variety of rounds I was dead set on a .22 but now questioning now if a .25 or even .30 would be best. Nothing is in stock right now so I guess that gives me plenty of time to research. I was disappointed to find out the FX dealer on the East side of the state is not in business anymore.
MiTreasureHunter ... good to hear from you ... a fellow Michigander.... I recommend a 25 caliber for a lot of reasons... Suppressors have the best luck in quieting them down... and maintaining an effective backstop in your backyard is easy enough ... and the number of rounds an air rifle will shoot with one filling is sufficient... Please keep us in your air gun loop of experiences ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
@@drsrussandpaula I can either get a nice used Brocock Sniper XR Magnum .25 in synthetic or a .22 in the Salt and Pepper laminate. Both are only a few months old and the way they are set up and priced I'm saving a little over $800 on either model. One is a 3 hour drive one way away and the other is a 7 hour drive one way away. I so wish the. 25 was the laminate not the synthetic...I would have already been on the road to go get it.
@@MiTreasureHunter A big decision ... but two nice rifles to choose from... please share your air gun experiences with us once you have one at home... Dr. Russ
Thank you very much for this thorough and informative video. You often have to pay for this quality teaching. Love the focus on safety too. Most airgun channels brush that off it seems.
Good to hear from you Sarah Vanderpool ...and thank you for your compliment.....hopefully you have a chance to click on the small circle with my photo to access all of our channel ... let me recommend a video on Accuracy and two recent ones with my wife ... who enjoys air guns as well as powder guns... Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
Dr Russ your forgetting about the common deometer thats power 25 and 30 are the best cal to own 357 takes more power which some guns cannot at best get said power every one talks about how fast it goes but you need the power at your target.
John ... good to hear from you... and you are right about some 357 calibers just don't have the power to get that pellet or slug into what I consider the sweet spot ... ie 800 fps to 1000 fps. At the same time... foot pounds of energy comes from a formula that uses velocity and bullet weight. When done correctly, there are 357's that deliver more punch than 25 and 30 calibers... where heavy pellets and slugs are not readily available. Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
Another great video! Thanks so much. I'm definitely in the smaller caliber range with a smaller yd and anyone I help in a business sense would be maybe as big as a farm here in FL. I want something that can kill a alligater and the big pythons we now have. Not that I'd hunt them, but sometimes they hunt us! Got to be prepared. ;)
Good to hear from you again Focus on Nature.... You are definitely in need of a large bore with those critters running around your area.... Please keep us in your air gun info loop... Dr. Russ
@@focusonnature8193 No Focus ... I see gators killed with a 22 to the head on TV all the time.... again ... you want to hit the head on any critter ... or in this case ...large bore animal... and remember that if you are at a gun show or in a gun store... the slugs you want are 9 mm. or 35 caliber .... but not 357 ... which is too large... Dr. Russ
G'day Dr Russ from Australia,love the videos you put up,so informative for someone who's entering the airgun world. On a budget so I've just ordered a Gamo Roadster gen2 in .177,just wondering your thoughts on it? Over here it has blue band for target but is still good for small pests in my opinion. Will update the scope one day but for price I think it seemed OK. Thanks again for ya great videos
AAron ...good to hear from you ... My caliber of choice is 25 ... it seems to work with the particular critters I am faced with at my location. The Benjamin Armada and perhaps the Bull Boss are my two favorites right now... Dr. Ruu
Jes ... it is good to hear from you. Thanks for the compliment. A new video comes out tonight about the value of longer barrels and this coming weekend ... my wife Dr. Paula takes her 10 shot Swarm Maxxim on a hunt.... and in August, we discover the value of silence ... Please share your air gun experiences with us ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
Great video on this matter have 177 rifles as I do 🎯 target work most of the time and hunting down the road from me sub 12-ft lbs UK 🇬🇧 so 177 plenty for me and wot I do enyway s
Joseph Peters... be sure your backyard or nearby shooting range will allow you to upgrade your caliber and not get neighbors upset... Also make sure you check your backstop so that it too will take the extra energy of the 25 caliber.... my favorite caliber for my backyard..... Dr. Russ
Hey Russ I've got a question for you and you never seem really anybody ever discuss it or really even show it how often should you clean an airgun Barrel and how many shot through it before you think it should be clean and how do you go about cleaning your big bore air rifle Don
good to hear from you Don Wilson... Some like to clean after every use.... but I believe air guns need cleaning less frequent than powder guns ... which leave all types of residue in the barrel and breach. The frequency part of your question will become obvious after a few cleanings ... which reveal how much dirt there is after 100 ... 300 ... or 500 pellets fired thru it. Your frequency will be different from mine if we use different types of pellets ... and if one of us washes them first and then re-lubes them... It will be different if one of us checks for round skirts ... and the other doesn't. You get the idea. Lastly, it is important how thorough of a job we do ... wire brush ... cleaner .... etc. So run a patch down the barrel frequently into the breach ... looking for how much dirt is there now.... and the answer for you and your gun will become obvious. Lastly, I re-lube my pellets after washing them ... and I stack my air rifles barrel down for a few days ... making sure that the lube hasn't turned into oil and is moving filings and dirt down into the mechanics of the gun. Now to answer your question.... I clean after about 300 rounds. Please keep us in your air gun loop of experiences... Dr. Russ
Good to hear from you Eagle Eye View Images.... just click onto the small circular photo of mine and access our entire channel... 51 videos launched and 3 more made in the Rocky and Big Horn Mountains coming.... watch them as your schedule permits and dont forget to share your own air gun experiences with us... Dr. Russ
I enjoy your videos.My questions are do the larger caliber shoot slugs exclusively or pellets too? Or are slugs a recent development as it is with the smaller calibers? Are you using pellets or slugs for deer, hog, etc?
Yes Kratfzion... pellets are better for hunting and they do better in any caliber air gun that where the barrel is not chocked.... that doesn't mean that you can't use them in chocked barrels .... they just do better.... and pellets do better in chocked barrels. Dr. russ
well Mr DR Russ i don't have back yard if called back yard little strip of land but i did adopted the wet land to shoot in not many people go there but 150 feet way from people and houes two set up range 35 yard 129 yards i only go there when want to shoot you know how wet land on rainy day wash out this place also do field training in ninjutsu i 9 air gun bulldog357 is new now 10
Great to hear from you blackswordshinobi.... please keep us in the loop of what you shoot in that wet land .... and if you are in Florida or Louisiana ... I am glad you have the Bulldog 357 with you... Dr. Russ
@@drsrussandpaula not in thoes state DR RUSS i am in Elmira NY upper state they have wet land too like said behind enemy line New York not right and we have follow it that why went to big bore air guns it beat Joe biden unfair gun laws we had assult weapon band from 2015 it was not lifted i seen some gun shop closes up because it but this winter also do winter shooting long not below freezing then air gun shoot as same all way do fall shooting i didn't do any sunmber shooting to dam hot and bugs was a problem i didnt want be eat by blood sucker never know they might care covid - 19 oh i only do target shooting the hunt commission said i can't hunt the big game only small game hunt law have change in mean time just targets
@@blackswordshinobi New York is tough ... and always has been .... and yet the rural areas of New York are completely different than the big city itself.... sad situation... and I don't have the magic wand to fix it.....Dr. Russ
Projekpat151 .... so glad you are enjoying the Hatsan Blitz ... and I know that it is an accurate rifle ... on single shot or full auto... Please share your air gun experiences... Dr. Russ
Al ... the 20 caliber remains what it was designed to do .... and that was to be the perfect round between the 117 and the 22.... and it continues to do that. Its sales are down as you can tell when you go looking for ammo ... and it doesn't have the many variations in ammo that the other two have ... because of demand ... but it remains a great air rifle. While I did not cover it in this video (I should have) ... it fits right into the discussion on 117 and 22 caliber ...as a merger of the two... Dr. Russ
@@jdp5704 That's true .. but more options means more choices ... .. and Al Rau still hasn't said what his particular situation is ... You still want the right caliber for your personal shooting situation and options... Dr Russ.
Edmund ... you need to experiment with different pellets and different pellet weights to determine that exact answer. I like JSB brand because it uses a softer lead and that causes the skirt to mesh with the rifling better with air behind it ... Dr. Russ
Kmomchilov .... it is the size of your garden that we are concerned with ... but the closer your neighbors are that could hear you and cause them to complain.... then lets look at your garden... even a small one that is close to where you can shoot helps you.... and 70 meters or less only needs a 25 caliber or less... Dr. Russ
You, sir, are a breath of fresh air laced with common sense and the rarest 2 of all commodities… honesty and humility.
My hats off to you… and your many hats!
Randall... it is good to hear from you ... and thanks for the compliment ... we hope that you find value in the videos we plan to launch this year... Dr. Russ
Dr Russ you just saved me several hundred dollars. I was told in Tennessee, according to a friend, that you could hunt deer with a .30 cal. air rifle. I went to Pyramyd Air and discovered its .357. I cancelled my order for the .30 cal. and will make another selection tomorrow. Thank you for the informative videos. Keep them coming.
Jeff... good to hear from you ... glad to help you save a few hundred dollars.... look at barrel lengths when deciding what rifle to buy ... I have a video coming out in a few weeks on Length of Barrels .... and another on buying Refurbished Air Guns.... for example ... go to Hatsan... Gamo ... and Benjamin on the internet to find them and determine what is available today .... Also, keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... helping us help everyone air gun sharp... also click on the small circle photo of myself ... to access our library ... look up video on Accuracy ... and another on Woodchuck at 92 yards... Dr. Russ
Jeff i looked it up i believe Tennessee requires over 35 call.
@@caseyalbright2762 Thanks Casey for looking it up ....Usually the law says 357 and up .... while others say nothing from 357 and down are legal... Dr. Russ
I have 25 yards in my backyard mainly shoot 22 caliber rifles and 177 pistols and 22 caliber pistols enjoy your videos very much keep doing what you're doing
Barry Shank ... it is good to hear from you and I am glad you are enjoying a backyard friendly air gun range. Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop ... helping us help every one stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
Also, you have some heavier pellets in the .177 caliber than in the .22, so there is another variable to discuss here.
Fantomas ... you are correct ... and that trick is found all the way up the line.... ie 22 to 25 .... 25 to 30 .... etc. I will cover it ... probably in early 2022... Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop... Dr. Russ
I've shot a 177 cal NitroPiston break-barrel that at 30ft has ripped apart a .223 Cal Shell with a WadCutter
Now my .25 Cal AirForce slugs, at the same range will rip through Hard Drive Platters
I've found so many nice sellers that make slugs for every cal, even 177!! Woot!! Now I have a 60lb Collection of pellets in the armory!
Jay ... good to hear from you ... and I know the feeling since so many different rounds are made in all air gun calibers.... Be glad you have those pellets with the shortage we have going on right now. It maybe Christmas before pellets and slugs will be abundant again. Also please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... so that you can help us keep everyone air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
How true , I’ve spent a thousand dollars finding the right air gun caliber for me .
It is good to hear from you again Jon Gergeceff....What state or country are you writing from.... ?? Dr. Russ
Hi, Doc. I absolutely love your videos. When you say that you read and answer your comments, that's absolutely true. You've answered several of mine. Thank you. I'm the guy with the California Agricultural Pest Control Operator's license. Remember me? Anyway, my yard is only about 100 feet wide. So, I bought a Gamo Whisper Fusion Pro in .177. I just wanted to thank you, for kind of validating my decision to get such a small caliber. I just plink in the back yard. I don't hunt animals. I used hunt when I was younger. And I ate everything I hunted. But I'm 71 years old now. I just plink. By the way, with my Gamo Whisper Fusion Pro, I cut a beer bottle cap in half, at 30 feet. It shoots a composite non-lead pellet at 1420 feet per second. But I just use whatever lead pellet that Walmart sells, at 7.9 grains. It's sub-sonic, and I can cut a beer bottle cap in half, on my property. Who would ever need more than that? Thanks, Doc. By the way, are you an actual M.D. or Ph.D.?
Glad to hear from you Humanity... let me suggest that you push those pellets into the magazine an extra 1/16th of an inch with a ball point pen so that the black rubber retainer band slips into the waist of your pellets.... that will keep them from dropping out when you cock your air gun. Yes, I remember you from your earlier email on pest control. I am glad that you are enjoying your air gun and its great accuracy and power. I retired last September at age 75.... and my doctorate decree is in Divinity. I counseled clergy of all denominations and a lot of their parishioners too. My wife, Dr. Paula did the same...particularly with female clergy and wives....Please keep us in your air gun experience loop ... helping us to help everyone stay air gun sharp. Dr. Russ
AEA just started selling a 72cal. The Zeus 72 cal. 1623FPE! On Air!
Robair ... I just heard that and all I can say is Wow! At 1623 FPE ... it sounds like AEA has put air power behind that slug to make it effective...Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop.... Dr. Russ
In my pest control business I killed hundreds of pigeons and rats with a variety of air-guns.
When using 177's I learned to aim for head shots for quick, clean kills.
Often the range was close so I could use pistols. Here again head shots were very effective even with CO2 guns.
I noticed that the 22 caliber was more effective on body shots.
The 22 caliber seems to have a higher DRT ( Dead Right There) ratio than the 177 on a variety of critters. Up too rabbit size animals anyway.
Over the years I have been to many store closing sales and found that 22 caliber pellets were still there when the sale got down to 70% off.
I bought all they had at that point.
Usually the brand was Crossman domed pellets. They shoot ok.
I have a tool box full of 22 pellets that I bought cheap. Those are the reasons why I like the 22 caliber guns.
Thanks for all you do.
John Davis Jax Fl
Thanks for the tips John Davis ... Dr. Russ
I like to use the Benjamin/Sheridan multi pumps. I have a .177 cal from when I was 10 and recently picked up a new 392 .22 cal. I like how in my back yard at about 17 yards I shoot lower power for plinking and when hunting I can get higher power. Enjoying your channel.
It is good to hear from you Jed Levron...you have two great air rifles... Thanks for sharing... Dr Russ
Enjoy the .45. I jumped from a .25 seneca Aspen.....to a .457 Airforce Texan CF (Unsupressed). It is a whole other animal. It is a beast. I put a Donnyfl Emperor v3 to make it hearing safe ...thinking about getting that extension too🤔. As always ..a great informative video; practical one people need to consider.
Shun Odinson... good to hear from you again... A .457 is a beast .... and no toy ... glad to hear that you have a proven large caliber... Dr. Russ
Good advice Dr. Russ! My farm has a woodchuck and coyote problem. I am waiting on availability of the FX Impact .35 cal. Until then I am casting 96gr slugs from a Lee 6 cavity mold sized .357 after powder coating and finally sorted by weight.
Thanks for sharing your air gun experiences with us Eleni L.... please keep us in your loop ... Thanks for the compliment... Coming this week are a couple of videos on how a suppressor might help the hunter in the field.... Dr. Russ
I use both .22 & .25 the .22 for small game & small pest control, .25 for a bit larger prey targets with a max range of about 100 yards. I can not use .177 my finger can no longer manipulate them into the rifle/s. But I also use gas & mech springers, multi pump & have 2 pcp [AT44qe Long in .25 & the Aspen in .22]
Good to hear from you ... I see you have a special son on your CZcams ... that makes you a special father..... It sounds like you have a great place to shoot and a nice collection to choose from... Please stay in touch... Dr. Russ
@@russjones6497 Always & thanks Doc!
@@almirria6753 Good... Dr. Russ
Aaaa !!! DR RUSS , good 2 c u again totally agree with you , but in my case I use 30 cal to hunt invasive ( hog , wild chicken, iguanas , goat's ) and after you shoot them with that caliber they become truly ( MUERTO ) and for me 30 are more available and cheaper , that being said , no matter the caliber we have to obey the law , and use common sense , anyway looking forward to your next video.......🐗🐐🦎🐓
Pedro Cruz ... good to hear from you again... and glad that you are enjoying your 30 caliber air gun .... and that pellets or slugs are easy to get there... because our shelves are empty.... due to those in political office here. Please continue to share with us.... especially the iguana and goat kills... Dr. Russ
I like .30 for semi auto "tactical" home defense applications. Easier to handle in a tight space than a big bore hunting rifle, and probably more than sufficient to neutralize a threat. Hatsan Blitz and AEA HP SS .30+ are a couple nice examples.
JDP ... good to hear from you ... and I agree. I completely forgot to include home defense needs in this video.... Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
The AEA Assassin in .25 would probably be a better choice than the HP SS .30+ for home defense. The latter is a bit underpowered for a .30 @ 50 FPE. The Assassin is actually slightly more powerful (55 FPE) with a flatter trajectory. Also it has the removable suppressor. You could use H&N Hornets (if they fit the mag) or JSB Hades.
@@Parapon3ra or the AEA Backpacker in .30 which would be a little more powerful due to extra barrel length. Depends what trade offs. The SS 30+ comes in right about at 48 ft lbs. Sounds underwhelming maybe, but I've got a red dot on it and this is for close quarters and quick shots.
Anything longer range and it will be the AEA Challenger 357 with a 9 shot magazine of 132 grain slugs or maybe the Umarex Gauntlet 2 in .25 that's on the way which seems to like ~34 grain+ ammo best for up to around 55 fpe.
But of course target shooting is my hobby and hopefully these scenarios never occur.
@@jdp5704 No argument here ... all good choices... Dr. Russ
Good video every calibers got a purpose also, .177 has a flatter trajectory than .22 (nice for targets at different ranges without adjusting aim point) but a .22 will keep more energy downrange so will be better for hunting (really depends on how you want to use it)
Lowkey Ent ... you are exactly right ... we launch another today (Friday) on hunting .... and then next week, I believe we launch a couple on ... When silence is a priority ... for example in being backyard friendly with neighbors on both sides of you .... and in hunting too... Dr. Russ
Hello Dr Russ
We follow your videos from France and its very interesting.
Thanks so much 👍🙏🇫🇷🇺🇲❤️
Desmond Doss ... so glad to hear from you ... and I hope the French enjoy our videos as much as you do.... We've notices a surge up and hope it is because of France. Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop ... so that you can help us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
@@russjones6497 Thanks so much Dr Russ 👍👍👍
@@desmonddoss6718 Good... Dr. Russ
I live in the city, so I just run .177 for my air pistols, and .22 for my air rifles. No magnum break barrels, as they are WAY too loud. The reason I like .22 for my air rifles is so that hunting small game or pests is an option for me.
Levi Nivison ... good to hear from you ... please share your air gun experiences with us so that you can help us help everyone stay air gun sharp.... you are one of the largest group of air gunners out there.... Several good videos coming ... be sure and watch the one on barrel lengths and another on buying refurbished air guns... Dr. Russ
@@russjones6497 Thanks brother! I'm a veteran as well, Iraq and Afghanistan. I don't really like the city, but it is all financially I can afford. Adapt and overcome! You can still shoot, even if it is just in your basement or garage with airguns.
@@levinivison1024 Great attitude Levi.... I have a friend who includes in his every day conversation that .... "Life is Good" ... and with that statement said everyday ... he has made it happen.... All winter long here in snowy Michigan ... I shoot in my basement. Keep us in your loop... Dr. Russ
Rhank you Dr. For that information
Michael ... good to hear from you ... thanks too for the compliment. Please keep us in your loop.... Dr. Russ
Dr. I will cause you always giving good advice and information we all got to be air gun sharp
@@michaelmoss1152 thanks for that compliment ... always good to hear from you Michael... Dr. Russ
Shooting BB guns as a youth and now shooting PCPs as an adult I’m pretty sure I have every caliber available and use them in different applications of sporting or hunting activity.order Newest gun 72 caliber AEA Zeus
Mark ... you are a fortunate air gunner to own all of those calibers and have access in using them too. Congratulations ... please keep us in your air gun info loop ..... and help us helping everyone stay air gun sharp.... That AEA Zeus looks like a great gun ... in 72 caliber yet... I wasn't aware of that yet... so please share with us your experience.... Dr. Russ
Which caliber is right for me you ask? All of them!! Thank you once again Dr. Russ!
Good to hear from you again Richard.... and I am glad you have all of the bases covered ... me too.... Please keep us in your loop... Dr. Russ
I have a little collection I just picked up a Beeman R9 hope I got the right one it's pretty much for garden Pest Control got it in the 22 will have it this week coming up I have a 177 Walter Paris and a Hatsan 125 vortex in 25 Cal mid-level rifles I decided to go with something with some really good reviews and very good accuracy I have a large yard about 11,000 square feet all private lots of Garden pests that I do not appreciate taking my hard work the 177 might have been a little extreme so the 22 I think has enough stopping power with heavy lead pellets I use h&n hollow points 👍 vid as always my 25 caliber is a little bit loud for the neighborhood sounds like a large rimfire
Ben ... it is good to hear from you ... I have several videos coming over the next few weeks... one on length of barrels and another on buying refurbished air guns.... I hope they help you. Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... so that you can help us help everyone stay air gun sharp...Also click on the small circular photo of myself to access all of our videos ... consider watching Woodchuck at 92 yards and another on Accuracy.... Dr. Russ
Thank you Dr Russ will be watching Take Care 👍
@@SuperBenjamin1965 Good... Dr. Russ
We live on 2.5 acres but are surrounded by 5 acres on our right & 30 acres on our back wooded. Inside the city limits but secluded.
Robert ... always good to hear from you ... and now I know how lucky you are. Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop... Dr. Russ
I live in Missouri & you have to have 40cal & above for deer. So my next one I want a Texan. 45. I started with Benjamin Trail NP2 22cal & just bought a couple months ago a Hatsan Flashpup 25caliber synthetic & love it. Both are accurate. I would like to have a AEA 25cal (challenger I think) but I don't think can convince wife I need another 25cal. Always enjoy your videos
Brian Lurten ... it is good to hear from you ... and wives are important in adding to our collections. Consider the Hatsan Bully in 45 caliber... and consider watching a video coming up this weekend on how to buy refurbished air guns from the manufacturers at about 60 cents on the dollar.... I haven't gone wrong using them... since they get a complete review from an American gun smith before being sold again to the public. In fact, I am currently on the Hatsan waiting list for the gun above. Waiting can take a month or two ... but probably in time for this Novembers Deer Hunt. Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
Another great video!!!!!!
Thanks for responding Honey Bee.... always good to hear from you... Dr. Russ
GREAT 👍 TIP'S as ALWAYS, DR. RUSS!!! DR. PAULA IS AWSOME ALSO!!!
😃😊👋✌👌🤙👍☝
Kumatown Miyoshi .... I will share your compliment with her.... and it is always good to hear from you ... Dr. Russ
Omg finally!! Ive been waiting for this video to drop. Thank you for posting. Glad you are doing well sir.
Derek ... glad you enjoyed our video ... please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences... Consider subscribing ... we have 3 or 4 really good ones coming out over the next 30 days ... one on barrel lengths. Dr. Russ
@@russjones6497 liked & Already subscribed. After I discovered your channel, my interest in airguns grew. Over the last 5 months, I bought the Sig MCX Virtus .22 pcp riffle, Sig P320 CO2 .177 pellet pistol, Sig M17 .176 pellet pistol & Gamo P-25 .177 pellet pistol. I have been having a lot of fun plinking.
@@TheRiddimselecta good... you have a nice collection of air guns....Dr. Russ
Cant wait to see your new .45 as I'm sure it will be the star of an upcoming video.
I begun looking at AirForce guns in larger than my .357 Benjamin. Also could you do a video on scopes?
Jeff ... good to hear from you ... and yes I will provide a review once I get that 45 and break it in... Please watch a video coming out in two weeks on the importance of air gun barrels ... I think you will agree that the longer the barrel ... the better the air gun for accuracy, velocity, energy and stopping power. Also click onto the small circle with my photo to access our library of videos... I did one on scopes several weeks ago... Lastly, keep us in your loop of air gun experiences .... helping us keep everyone air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
Good video Dr Russ. Thanks for sharing.
Good to hear from you again Michigan CritterGitter... Please keep us in your loop... 4 more good videos coming over the next 30 days ... one on length of barrels that I think you will like... another on buying refurbished air guns... Dr. Russ
@@russjones6497 looking forward to the videos. Especially the refurb video. I have bought 2 refurbs, 1 good, 1 bad. After the second refurb purchase I plan on only buying new.
@@irishcracker9602 Who did you buy from ... and what air gun...? Dr. Russ
@@irishcracker9602 ... Thanks for sharing ... I was hoping that refurbished air guns might escape the problems we hear about on new air guns ... which are frequent. It sounds like Hatsan used some part with really soft metal ... when they shouldn't have... Please keep on sharing ... Dr. Russ
Good Video, nicely explained. cheerz from CZ
in Alabama .30 cal or larger in pcp is legal for deer. Thank you sir appreciate your pages of info
Tim Oliver ... good to hear from you ... and thanks for the update on Alabama.... I haven't hunted in Alabama before ... so keep me in your info loop. I believe you have a lot of white tail since you get to bag 2 per day. Your rut is in January ... and that is several months later than many states including Michigan. Ive also learned that a few states allow 30 caliber but maybe with restrictions ... like private land... 800 fps plus velocity ... and 150 grain slugs or higher...
Very interesting subject Dr, great way of putting things. Thank you
Tom Campanale ...good to hear from you .... thanks for the compliment ... Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... also consider clicking onto the small circle of my photo ... accessing our video library ... and find one on Accuracy. I believe this video has helped everyone more than any other... Dr. Russ
Thank you for this précise video. What is the minimum airgun power to shoot .22 ?
Jr. Dupuy ... Each gun is a little different .... try to stay with a barrel that is 20 inches or longer.... and shoot 100 to 200 pellets down the barrel... which acts like sand paper ... in taking off tiny curls and nicks in the rifling that is only visible with a microscope. After that, I would stay with lubed pellets to keep the air pressure behind the pellet ... to maintain a sweet spot of 800 to 950 fps. Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop ... Dr. Russ
my Gamo Varmit is a great and accurate break barrel air rifle.
Bart DiNardo ... glad to hear from you and your success with a Gamo air rifle... I own two now ... most recently bought the Swarm Multi Shot Magnum in 22 caliber. All Gamo guns are great when the power goes out or in a survival mode.... when air pressure tanks and compressors don't work anymore. Dr. Russ
Thanks for another great video Doc! I’ve got about 50 yards to work with and am currently looking to move further out in to the country, Waco is getting too big and too liberal. You had replied to an earlier comment of mine saying to move up to .25 cal with the umarex PCP from my MPP .177. I will still probably get that .25 depending on just how far out I move. Thanks again! God bless!
Good to hear from you again MakroPavlo .... if you move too far outside Waco ... you may want something bigger than a 25 caliber ... I have some interesting videos coming out ... watch the one on Length of Barrels .... and another on Buying a Refurbished Air Gun .... Dr. Russ
@@russjones6497 Will do! I can’t wait!
@@makropavlo9783 Good... Dr. Russ
i think your videos are amazing. you really go into details with things. keep the videos coming.
Ace Hamilton ... it is good to hear from you and thanks for the compliment. Please keep us in your loop of airgun experiences so that you can help us help everyone to stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
None yet but I'm looking into it thanks Russ
Good.... Dr. Russ
Recently found your Chanel & like it as most are all shooting pests one right after another with no real content or other interests in all that goes with the hobby of air gun fun & essentials that go with airgun hunting & just fun shooting.
thanks for the compliment Robert... we use one basic principle... "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.."... Dr Russ
@@drsrussandpaula I agree Dr Russ it’s how our creator wants us to do, too bad their are those who don’t live that way.
@@rerun-hunter3562 True....Dr. Russ
Great video, There are so many new airgun options available now.
Looking forward to seeing your new 45 and what bullet you plan to use!
Great fun! Thanks
Rick ... always good hearing from my Michigan friends.... The 45 caliber I am waiting for is a refurbished Bully in 45 caliber.... it will be my 3rd Bully (357 and 25 calibers) and since I had to tune them down to be accurate ... plus shoot the heaviest JSB's .... I thought that maybe this rifle would arrive close to what I am looking for... It may take a few months to get it ... but I am busy enough ... Deer season is not far away ... I hope you get those trail cams and blinds in good order before Oct and Nov.... Keep us in your loop... Dr. Russ
@@russjones6497 Hi Dr Russ, I just went back to watch your video with the Benjamin 357 and the Bully 357.
I'm really excited to see the Bully in 45 it's going to be fun to watch that video!
@@rickm4130 Good to hear from you Rick... I actually have a Bully 45 cal (refurbished) on order and the Umarex in 50 caliber (refurbished) on order ... not sure which gun I might keep ... probably the one that becomes available first. You will know when I know... Dr. Russ
Hey Dr. Russ, Hello from across the state SW Michigan. I have a .45 or rather a .458 pcp for deer hunting but been looking at which caliber to go for smaller game here in Michigan. Squirrel, rabbit, and also varmint control raccoon, woodchuck, and possibly coyote. I'm not going inexpensive so whatever caliber I decide on I can turn down if a .25 or .30. Don't expect would have to turn a .22 down unless I was inside a barn pest control. With the availability, price, and variety of rounds I was dead set on a .22 but now questioning now if a .25 or even .30 would be best. Nothing is in stock right now so I guess that gives me plenty of time to research. I was disappointed to find out the FX dealer on the East side of the state is not in business anymore.
MiTreasureHunter ... good to hear from you ... a fellow Michigander.... I recommend a 25 caliber for a lot of reasons... Suppressors have the best luck in quieting them down... and maintaining an effective backstop in your backyard is easy enough ... and the number of rounds an air rifle will shoot with one filling is sufficient... Please keep us in your air gun loop of experiences ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
@@drsrussandpaula I can either get a nice used Brocock Sniper XR Magnum .25 in synthetic or a .22 in the Salt and Pepper laminate. Both are only a few months old and the way they are set up and priced I'm saving a little over $800 on either model. One is a 3 hour drive one way away and the other is a 7 hour drive one way away. I so wish the. 25 was the laminate not the synthetic...I would have already been on the road to go get it.
@@MiTreasureHunter A big decision ... but two nice rifles to choose from... please share your air gun experiences with us once you have one at home... Dr. Russ
Thank you very much for this thorough and informative video. You often have to pay for this quality teaching. Love the focus on safety too. Most airgun channels brush that off it seems.
Good to hear from you Sarah Vanderpool ...and thank you for your compliment.....hopefully you have a chance to click on the small circle with my photo to access all of our channel ... let me recommend a video on Accuracy and two recent ones with my wife ... who enjoys air guns as well as powder guns... Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
Dr Russ your forgetting about the common deometer thats power 25 and 30 are the best cal to own 357 takes more power which some guns cannot at best get said power every one talks about how fast it goes but you need the power at your target.
John ... good to hear from you... and you are right about some 357 calibers just don't have the power to get that pellet or slug into what I consider the sweet spot ... ie 800 fps to 1000 fps. At the same time... foot pounds of energy comes from a formula that uses velocity and bullet weight. When done correctly, there are 357's that deliver more punch than 25 and 30 calibers... where heavy pellets and slugs are not readily available. Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
Thank you for this education.
Good to hear again from you Stephanie Simmons- Ashorobi.... glad you find our videos clear and understandable. Dr. Russ
Thank’s Dr, Russ.
Good to hear from you Andre and Shery Abrams ... please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences... Dr. Russ
Another great video! Thanks so much. I'm definitely in the smaller caliber range with a smaller yd and anyone I help in a business sense would be maybe as big as a farm here in FL. I want something that can kill a alligater and the big pythons we now have. Not that I'd hunt them, but sometimes they hunt us! Got to be prepared. ;)
Good to hear from you again Focus on Nature.... You are definitely in need of a large bore with those critters running around your area.... Please keep us in your air gun info loop... Dr. Russ
@@drsrussandpaula Do you think a 357 is too small to kill a gator?
@@focusonnature8193 No Focus ... I see gators killed with a 22 to the head on TV all the time.... again ... you want to hit the head on any critter ... or in this case ...large bore animal... and remember that if you are at a gun show or in a gun store... the slugs you want are 9 mm. or 35 caliber .... but not 357 ... which is too large... Dr. Russ
G'day Dr Russ from Australia,love the videos you put up,so informative for someone who's entering the airgun world. On a budget so I've just ordered a Gamo Roadster gen2 in .177,just wondering your thoughts on it? Over here it has blue band for target but is still good for small pests in my opinion. Will update the scope one day but for price I think it seemed OK. Thanks again for ya great videos
Thanks for responding Brad .. Dr. Russ
I love watching your videos and your big backyard. Which airgun you like the best
AAron ...good to hear from you ... My caliber of choice is 25 ... it seems to work with the particular critters I am faced with at my location. The Benjamin Armada and perhaps the Bull Boss are my two favorites right now... Dr. Ruu
Your video are very educational thank you
Jes ... it is good to hear from you. Thanks for the compliment. A new video comes out tonight about the value of longer barrels and this coming weekend ... my wife Dr. Paula takes her 10 shot Swarm Maxxim on a hunt.... and in August, we discover the value of silence ... Please share your air gun experiences with us ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
Florida does allow deer hunting with airguns .30 Cal and larger
True Larry ... Dr. Russ
Great video on this matter have 177 rifles as I do 🎯 target work most of the time and hunting down the road from me sub 12-ft lbs UK 🇬🇧 so 177 plenty for me and wot I do enyway s
Paul ... good to hear from you ... Please continue to share your air gun experiences with us ... helping everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
@@russjones6497
thanks Dr Russ great video s 👍 you have a lovely place to shoot and home 🏡 is outstanding sir basement is next level
@@paulandrews3785 Thanks ... good to hear from you ... Dr. Russ
I dont hunt so 22 is good for me
Looking into 25 cal too
Joseph Peters... be sure your backyard or nearby shooting range will allow you to upgrade your caliber and not get neighbors upset... Also make sure you check your backstop so that it too will take the extra energy of the 25 caliber.... my favorite caliber for my backyard..... Dr. Russ
Hey Russ I've got a question for you and you never seem really anybody ever discuss it or really even show it how often should you clean an airgun Barrel and how many shot through it before you think it should be clean and how do you go about cleaning your big bore air rifle Don
good to hear from you Don Wilson... Some like to clean after every use.... but I believe air guns need cleaning less frequent than powder guns ... which leave all types of residue in the barrel and breach. The frequency part of your question will become obvious after a few cleanings ... which reveal how much dirt there is after 100 ... 300 ... or 500 pellets fired thru it. Your frequency will be different from mine if we use different types of pellets ... and if one of us washes them first and then re-lubes them... It will be different if one of us checks for round skirts ... and the other doesn't. You get the idea. Lastly, it is important how thorough of a job we do ... wire brush ... cleaner .... etc. So run a patch down the barrel frequently into the breach ... looking for how much dirt is there now.... and the answer for you and your gun will become obvious. Lastly, I re-lube my pellets after washing them ... and I stack my air rifles barrel down for a few days ... making sure that the lube hasn't turned into oil and is moving filings and dirt down into the mechanics of the gun. Now to answer your question.... I clean after about 300 rounds. Please keep us in your air gun loop of experiences... Dr. Russ
Thank you Russ
wish I had found this channel earlier
Good to hear from you Eagle Eye View Images.... just click onto the small circular photo of mine and access our entire channel... 51 videos launched and 3 more made in the Rocky and Big Horn Mountains coming.... watch them as your schedule permits and dont forget to share your own air gun experiences with us... Dr. Russ
I'm watching your video from a far place of North East India called Mizoram state Christian religion state
I enjoy your videos.My questions are do the larger caliber shoot slugs exclusively or pellets too? Or are slugs a recent development as it is with the smaller calibers? Are you using pellets or slugs for deer, hog, etc?
Yes Kratfzion... pellets are better for hunting and they do better in any caliber air gun that where the barrel is not chocked.... that doesn't mean that you can't use them in chocked barrels .... they just do better.... and pellets do better in chocked barrels. Dr. russ
well Mr DR Russ i don't have back yard if called back yard little strip of land but i did adopted the wet land to shoot in not many people go there but 150 feet way from people and houes two set up range 35 yard 129 yards i only go there when want to shoot you know how wet land on rainy day wash out this place also do field training in ninjutsu i 9 air gun bulldog357 is new now 10
Great to hear from you blackswordshinobi.... please keep us in the loop of what you shoot in that wet land .... and if you are in Florida or Louisiana ... I am glad you have the Bulldog 357 with you... Dr. Russ
@@drsrussandpaula not in thoes state DR RUSS i am in Elmira NY upper state they have wet land too like said behind enemy line New York not right and we have follow it that why went to big bore air guns it beat Joe biden unfair gun laws we had assult weapon band from 2015 it was not lifted i seen some gun shop closes up because it but this winter also do winter shooting long not below freezing then air gun shoot as same all way do fall shooting i didn't do any sunmber shooting to dam hot and bugs was a problem i didnt want be eat by blood sucker never know they might care covid - 19 oh i only do target shooting the hunt commission said i can't hunt the big game only small game hunt law have change in mean time just targets
@@blackswordshinobi New York is tough ... and always has been .... and yet the rural areas of New York are completely different than the big city itself.... sad situation... and I don't have the magic wand to fix it.....Dr. Russ
I'm moving on up to. 22 jus cause
Good to hear from you Sir Smoke Alot .... and you will love the 25 caliber... Dr.Russ
Hatsan blitz .30 is wayyyyy better , the best air rifle made
Projekpat151 .... so glad you are enjoying the Hatsan Blitz ... and I know that it is an accurate rifle ... on single shot or full auto... Please share your air gun experiences... Dr. Russ
Any thoughts about the .20 cal?
Al ... the 20 caliber remains what it was designed to do .... and that was to be the perfect round between the 117 and the 22.... and it continues to do that. Its sales are down as you can tell when you go looking for ammo ... and it doesn't have the many variations in ammo that the other two have ... because of demand ... but it remains a great air rifle. While I did not cover it in this video (I should have) ... it fits right into the discussion on 117 and 22 caliber ...as a merger of the two... Dr. Russ
going the way of the dodo bird. Just go .22, way more options for guns and ammo.
@@jdp5704 That's true .. but more options means more choices ... .. and Al Rau still hasn't said what his particular situation is ... You still want the right caliber for your personal shooting situation and options... Dr Russ.
How do the noise levels of th2 25, 30 and 35 cal compare to 22lr?
They all provide less sound than a 22 long rifle powder gun. Dr. Russ
What pellets works best in gamo swan whisper 10x?
Edmund ... you need to experiment with different pellets and different pellet weights to determine that exact answer. I like JSB brand because it uses a softer lead and that causes the skirt to mesh with the rifling better with air behind it ... Dr. Russ
in summary if you have small garden you shouldnt have large caliber right :D
Kmomchilov .... it is the size of your garden that we are concerned with ... but the closer your neighbors are that could hear you and cause them to complain.... then lets look at your garden... even a small one that is close to where you can shoot helps you.... and 70 meters or less only needs a 25 caliber or less... Dr. Russ