My biggest with smallest size was a .177 and I shot a possum as a kid that was eating the corpse of my chicken. Now looking back it was probably a cat that killed the chicken and the possum just happened to be there. I was 7. It was a higherend Daisy. As an adult I've killed one possum that was causing a peoblem with my hw95, but I actually really like possums and never like killing them. They are super clean animals, with not a single documented case of rabies. They are Marsupials. They play dead better than any actor. Really cool animals.
Ok I’ve got a pretty good one. Squirrel hunting in front of my house, used what I had on hand. 15 pound pig 22 paces. Kral puncher breaker 22cal shooting 18gr JSB around 800 FPS.
Biggest Animal you killed with the Smallest caliber PCP? Name the gun and the weight and type of animal too!
How about the inverse?What is the largest caliber you used to kill the smallest critter?
I killed a T-Rex with a .25 Marauder dropped dead on the spot only thing I don’t understand is why he was carrying a bag full of candy.
Quote from: oldpro on September 12, 2021, 08:44:16 PM I killed a T-Rex with a .25 Marauder dropped dead on the spot only thing I don’t understand is why he was carrying a bag full of candy.YOU KILLED KENNY!!!
Jesse already referenced it on the first page, but mine was a 200lb boar with a .177(not a .172). I was shooting 18 grain slugs at 1060 fps(about 45 fpe), and he didn't take a step. That one was one of my favorite air gun accomplishments! It all comes down to knowing your shots and having the patience to wait for that shot.
Quote from: Rallyshark on September 16, 2021, 09:52:32 PMJesse already referenced it on the first page, but mine was a 200lb boar with a .177(not a .172). I was shooting 18 grain slugs at 1060 fps(about 45 fpe), and he didn't take a step. That one was one of my favorite air gun accomplishments! It all comes down to knowing your shots and having the patience to wait for that shot. Phenomenal !!!!!.....The market has everyone brainwashed that you need overwhelming power to kill big game,.....if you know what you are doing you don't need that much.
I don't have any big game success to talk about but before I try it, I want to be sure I can place the shot accurately and know where to place it but I also want to be sure I have the penetration to make it to the brain. Many slugs are designed to expand a lot and penetrate not a lot. Even placed properly out of a gun with enough energy I question whether a quick expansion slug will penetrate the skull of a larger animal. To me it comes down to:1) Do you know where to place your shot2) Can you dependably place it there3) Will your projectile penetrate the skull (and brain)Need all three.
Best medium to test bone penetration is a dry Phonebook, tape it so it doesn't spread,Easy to peel of pages and get a reading that is the most consistent because the medium don't change.
DJ,You may be right but I am not sure what your picture displays. Is it penetration in solid wood? I prefer to use MDF or plywood because solid wood varies a lot in density. But something like 3/4 inch plywood is a reasonable guess at what it will take to penetrate a pig or deer skull. But it is important that you have that penetration at the distance you shoot the animal. My Avenger will shoot through 3/4 at 25 yards but will not at 100, for instance. I have not tested in between distance. If you have much more than 3/4 inch penetration in solid wood at the distance you want to harvest game, then I would agree that projectile from that gun is sufficient. Jim
Quote from: JimD on September 17, 2021, 10:56:52 AMI don't have any big game success to talk about but before I try it, I want to be sure I can place the shot accurately and know where to place it but I also want to be sure I have the penetration to make it to the brain. Many slugs are designed to expand a lot and penetrate not a lot. Even placed properly out of a gun with enough energy I question whether a quick expansion slug will penetrate the skull of a larger animal. To me it comes down to:1) Do you know where to place your shot2) Can you dependably place it there3) Will your projectile penetrate the skull (and brain)Need all three.This is a 26.8 grn .249 NSA slug, I'd say this satisfies your requirements if you were looking for slugs.