Author Topic: Model 34 in .177 vs .22 (Read 9522 times))

lizzie · « **on:** January 10, 2012, 04:39:03 PM »

I've never shot a .22 air rifle before, but I bought one because I love the model 34 in .177. I am finding that I like the .22 even more. The lower velocity suits my shooting preferences, but the definite "thud" on the target tells me that it will be more than adquate for pesting at 100 feet. Is the .22 model 34 typically accurate enough at 100 feet for starling and sparrow control?

Mark 611 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2012, 05:04:58 PM »

oh ya and beyond! if your good enough 100yds on small game is no problem!

lizzie · « **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2012, 05:06:27 PM »

Thanks Mark- that's what I figured.

longislandhunter · « **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2012, 05:20:37 PM »

The one I have certainly is

Jeff

lizzie · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2012, 05:26:17 PM »

Thanks Jeff- I'm really enjoying shooting this new gun of mine.

LAalex · « **Reply #5 on:** January 10, 2012, 05:41:50 PM »

Lizzie, mine will put 5 shots inside of an inch @ 35 yds. and I am a relatively poor shot with a rifle. I think you will love the 34. I know your preference for older rifles, is this an older model?

Scotty

lizzie · « **Reply #6 on:** January 10, 2012, 05:45:05 PM »

Yes, early 90's model, T01 trigger. Recently had a Maccari spring installed. I think it still needs to be broken in after the spring change. Very little twang- much less than my other 34's.

5 shots inside one inch is plenty for me. Just need to be able to shoot sitting birds at 100 feet.

daveshoot · « **Reply #7 on:** January 10, 2012, 05:47:16 PM »

This is one I just take for granted. It was my tree-squirreler, and was easily good at 40 yards (I try to find a rest whenever possible). It was so good that I rarely get it out and shoot it any more, which is a shame.

I have never shot a '34 in .177. It just seems so natural for .22. It could certainly use a scope upgrade- it has the "Optima" mystery scope that came with the WFH, which is a big ol' clunky thing on a 34.

My Phantom was bought used, and probably tuned, as it is super smooth and quiet.

lizzie · « **Reply #8 on:** January 10, 2012, 05:47:33 PM »

Has anyone here ever used a red dot on one of these?

grumpy · « **Reply #9 on:** January 10, 2012, 05:53:04 PM »

Pictures Liz !!

lizzie · « **Reply #10 on:** January 10, 2012, 05:57:19 PM »

I haven't taken any pix yet, lol.

With scope, or without?

Mark 611 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 10, 2012, 06:10:39 PM »

I don't see why you couldn't use a red dot other than the dot being to big and covering up the target! so if you use a RD make sure it has a very small dot!

lizzie · « **Reply #12 on:** January 10, 2012, 06:12:26 PM »

I wasn't aware that there was a choice in size of the red-dot *dot*. Thanks Mark- I'll check that out.

thekid · « **Reply #13 on:** January 10, 2012, 08:23:06 PM »

That gun will easily do 40 yards, even more if using a rest.
I find the .22 shoots smoother than the .177. Even though I love them all, the .22 is my favorite.

On the red dots, the smaller the MOA number...the smaller the dot. My BSA had a 5 MOA and had a huge dot.
Rob

amb5500c · « **Reply #14 on:** January 10, 2012, 08:36:35 PM »

You're getting way too many cool guns Liz. LOL. You're gonna turn into either the cool BB gun lady that all the kids like, or the strange BB gun lady that all the kids fear.
Richard

stevemag · « **Reply #15 on:** January 10, 2012, 08:39:45 PM »

like the idea of a red dot but never found one i liked

lizzie · « **Reply #16 on:** January 10, 2012, 08:41:44 PM »

Quote from: amb5500c on January 10, 2012, 08:36:35 PM

You're getting way too many cool guns Liz. LOL. You're gonna turn into either the cool BB gun lady that all the kids like, or the strange BB gun lady that all the kids fear.
Richard

Hehe- hopefully the cool bb gun lady that all the kids like, but have a healthy respect for, lol.

lizzie · « **Reply #17 on:** January 10, 2012, 08:42:44 PM »

Quote from: thekid on January 10, 2012, 08:23:06 PM

On the red dots, the smaller the MOA number...the smaller the dot. My BSA had a 5 MOA and had a huge dot.
Rob

Thanks for that information. I know extremely little about rd's.

Escondido1 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 10, 2012, 08:47:15 PM »

Lizzie

I have both....accurate to 50 yds for me......the 22 is a natural for the 34....but...but....I just had my 177 detuned....now it's my absolute favorite.....smooth, super accurate...there is so much we can do with a 34...great platform!

lizzie · « **Reply #19 on:** January 10, 2012, 08:52:17 PM »

Quote from: Escondido1 on January 10, 2012, 08:47:15 PM

Lizzie

I have both....accurate to 50 yds for me......the 22 is a natural for the 34....but...but....I just had my 177 detuned....now it's my absolute favorite.....smooth, super accurate...there is so much we can do with a 34...great platform!

Hehe- I'm quite certain the gun is much more accurate than I am.

When I get one of my .177's detuned, I'll let you know how my comparison goes.

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Model 34 in .177 vs .22

Author Topic: Model 34 in .177 vs .22 (Read 9522 times))