12ft/lbs vs. 30ft/lbs at 30M, 40M & 50M - .22 Trajectory Test

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    This time we're at the range, comparing the trajectory of a 12ft/lbs vs. 30ft/lbs at 30M, 40M & 50M. The rifles we're using are the BSA R10 MK2 and the Daystate Wolverine R - both rifles are zeroed at 30M.
    We've done a follow up video comparing the trajectory of .177 vs .22 rifles at 12ft/lbs over 30M, 20M, 40M & 50M. See it here:
    • .177 vs .22 Trajectory...
    Intro: 00:00​
    Explaining the test: 00:32
    12ft/lbs. shooting at 30M: 02:07
    30ft/lbs. shooting at 30M: 03:11
    12ft/lbs. shooting at 40M: 03:53
    30ft/lbs. shooting at 40M: 04:51
    Assessing 40M results: 06:06
    12ft/lbs. shooting at 50M: 06:39
    30ft/lbs. shooting at 50M: 07:46
    Assessing the full results: 09:14
    Closing comments and advice: 11:12
    Presented by Richard Saunders from Alpha Militaria - an air rifle review and information site. Richard, has been shooting air rifles for nearly forty years. Today he hunts and carries out pest control on more than a thousand acres spread across different locations in the south of England. He is a regular contributor to Airgun Shooter magazine, writing mainly hunting features and product reviews, as well The Airgun Show on TH-cam.
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  • @AmazingChinaToday
    @AmazingChinaToday ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and great advice at the end about handling different target distances.

  • @dougms9790
    @dougms9790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you!. Extremely useful information illustrating holdover, presented in a manner almost everyone can understand.

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks very much. I'm planning on a .177 / .22 comparison at 12 ft. lbs. as soon as I get the time. Thanks for watching. Rich.

  • @brettnixon8344
    @brettnixon8344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was awesome thankyou I will do that next time I'm at the range

  • @nlmeireles5109
    @nlmeireles5109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hello Mr. Richard Saunders, another excellent video as always, a very useful and enlightening topic, health.

  • @norm5431
    @norm5431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For the past months I’ve been contemplating about this. Thank you so much for making this video🍍🍍🍍🍍🤙🏽🤙🏽

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks or watching Norm. I'm glad we could help.

  • @thecommonman1776
    @thecommonman1776 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for making this video, Very easy to understand and very informational. And by the way, NICE GROUPING with both rifles.

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    @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @dinooliver4930
    @dinooliver4930 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video that offers good visual and explains the issue power vs speed.

  • @ralphy9215
    @ralphy9215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looked like an excellent grouping to me! Interesting vid thanks 🙏

  • @atyzelalmeida1620
    @atyzelalmeida1620 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely informative video as always richh. 🙌🙏👍

  • @jerzyszczepanski9792
    @jerzyszczepanski9792 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making this Video.

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome Jerzy. Thanks for watching and for your comment.

  • @rahmankhan2008
    @rahmankhan2008 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thankyou, best practical ever seen.

  • @DeanoTheSaxman
    @DeanoTheSaxman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Many thanks for sharing this with us Richard, very, very interesting …
    Just goes to show the old adage "Less Is More" is totally blown out
    of the water when it comes to power …
    Just a shame that a sub 12lb rifle leaks so much trajectory over distance.
    A FAC rifle is always the way to go when it comes to longer distances
    Just love this kind of informational content, very interesting and informative.
    Keep up the great work, I fully appreciate the time this must have taken &
    it’s a credit to your skills … 😁

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks very much Deano - very kind of you to say...

  • @stevenrowe5047
    @stevenrowe5047 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like the music and i really like the information you have shown. really helpful. thank you.

  • @mohammedkhan4088
    @mohammedkhan4088 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video showing the drop rate on a 12 ftlb rifle i always adjust my zero on the scope at ranges over 40 meters to get more accurate shots

  • @24865943
    @24865943 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like that.....thanks for sharing. 👍

  • @hunting.egypt964
    @hunting.egypt964 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing work 🇪🇬thanks

  • @mr.t8830
    @mr.t8830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Richard nice video very interesting love to see the difference in .177 12ft lbs and 18ft lbs Fac look forward to the next one 👍👍👍

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That could be on the cards! Thanks for watching.

  • @MudMaxMetalDetecting
    @MudMaxMetalDetecting 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These videos are so educational. Basically up to 30mtrs a .22 does what anything else does, but past that and .177 or added power for ease of accuracy. ATB MMMD

  • @brianlopez8855
    @brianlopez8855 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interesting to see the extent of the drop for a distance.
    And therefore the higher aim required for each distance.
    The groupings though low were still close.

  • @ob1488
    @ob1488 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would have liked to see hold under as well. But excellent video thanks.

  • @richardgill9484
    @richardgill9484 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very interesting and quite different to what I was expecting, not having shot an FAC air rifle. Mind you, I didn’t see much evidence of running😁😁

  • @grahamhanmer5714
    @grahamhanmer5714 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video.. real eye opener about distance v power. Is there anything in the vid about grain size..

  • @elmexicanodeguanajuato3505
    @elmexicanodeguanajuato3505 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    177 still doing good vs 30fpe 22 saludos from Mexico good job my friend

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks very much. All the best from the UK too!

  • @philliplabuschagne5508
    @philliplabuschagne5508 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video, these things always takes a lot of time to do. Only positive criticism, No need to go up to the target after you shot with your camera we can see it pretty clear, just go through them and wrap up at the end. Will definitely save you time and not increase your heart rate for shooting. But great information much appreciated.

  • @darrenstephens1147
    @darrenstephens1147 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Would be interested in the drop between a .177 and .22 both shooting at sub 12 ft Ib at those ranges Rich.

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I'll add that to the list Darren! Thanks for watching.

    • @familyhelpdeskhelpdesk270
      @familyhelpdeskhelpdesk270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@alphamilitaria2756 having seen both the 12ftlb and 30ftlb comparison and the .177vs .22 one as well, the results show, as you would expect, that the trajectory for the .177 at 12 was slightly worse than that for the 30 .22. 1/2mv^2 would predict this pretty well.

    • @Ezekiel903
      @Ezekiel903 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      don't get it, in Swiss 7.5oule for kids, and open 50> joule you need a contract when you buy one! Is this the same, 12ft/lbs without contract and for more power you need a contract, contract is not a permission, it means only you have to hold the contract for 10 years.

    • @mariobross1420
      @mariobross1420 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Basically 12 ft lbs sucks

  • @mudbutton2
    @mudbutton2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well that was an eye opener!

  • @ravenshield7823
    @ravenshield7823 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, I'm new to .22 pcp and springers, always had .177. not even close to the same animal.

  • @gobstoppa1633
    @gobstoppa1633 ปีที่แล้ว

    I rarely shoot at standard range, its just to easy" i think its much more fun and satisfying shooting outside the guns remit, because it means you are making the shots rather than just the gun doing it. great vid, cheers,

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great for target shooting, not so good for hunting though! Thanks for watching.

  • @kevinashford1219
    @kevinashford1219 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you can find a slug that your barrel likes in 22cal you can’t go wrong,, I can adjust my power from 30 up to nearly 60 but generally uses middle setting at around 40,, good for 60 odd shots per fill and set my pigeon decoys out at 50m 👍

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sounds like a sweet set up Kevin. Thanks for watching.

  • @redpillnibbler4423
    @redpillnibbler4423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very interesting,it shows the benefit of greater FPS at longer ranges,I’m amazed how much difference! I’m guessing also that also the wind would have much less effect at longer range?
    My philosophy has always been that for hunting,sub 12 is short range only unless you really know what you’re doing and you KNOW the range and there’s very little or no wind.Once you get past about 40 yards the chances of a clean kill reduces exponentially unless you really are a good marksman/know the range/no wind and have a very accurate rifle set up.

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely right on the wind front. Personally I limit myself to 30m in .22 and 40m in .177 in good conditions when hunting sub 12 ft lbs.

    • @redpillnibbler4423
      @redpillnibbler4423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alphamilitaria2756
      Spot on👍 respect

  • @simonbeer5259
    @simonbeer5259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very informative be great to see what the Fac gun would do off a 40 Mtr zero not recommended for the sub 12 though as closer stuff would be a nightmare to judge good stuff though and perhaps a follow up vid with 177 👍

    • @miroslavb8387
      @miroslavb8387 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      well not really. Try to run Hawke Chairgun pro and set the particular parameters and you'll see the interval/s for your zero distance. With .22 with about 6cm scope height and zero about 18,5m you'll probably get the best results (about 30ft lb/40J). Closer distances should not be a nightmare because you are getting like +2/-2cm killzone in range like 18-45metres. Anything between 10-18metres (common during hunting) is about few centimeters holdover as well - should not be a problem :)

  • @SorenDrost
    @SorenDrost 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great test to show the difference, Richard 🙂
    I am shooting the Daystate Red Wolf .177 HP and getting 37 FPE with the JSB Beast 16.20 gr at 1020 FPS 💪🙂
    Sighted in at 25 meters, the drop out to 50 meters is only 0.5 MIL and still has got 25 FPE ! 🙂

    • @redpillnibbler4423
      @redpillnibbler4423 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What size groups are you shooting?

    • @SorenDrost
      @SorenDrost 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@redpillnibbler4423 Getting a 5 shot group at 100 meters around 30 mm CTC 👍😃

    • @redpillnibbler4423
      @redpillnibbler4423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SorenDrost
      That’s good going I’d say,I’d be very pleased with that👍Winner

    • @rambo3244
      @rambo3244 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would like to know how high i will hit at 10 meter

  • @tyronekim3506
    @tyronekim3506 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the interesting shot experiment. I would very much be interested in seeing both rifles zeroed at 40 meters and shot at 30 and 50 meters. Perhaps the 30 foot pound rifle will not change much on the point of impact.

  • @Seamaster1963
    @Seamaster1963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for that Richard, very interesting. Sorry if I missed it but can I ask what magnification your scopes were set at during the test?

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi - thanks again for watching. If memory serves, I think I was on 16x for 40 and 50m.

  • @crafter170
    @crafter170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    An old door is the best for long distance drop measurements .

  • @davidallen7540
    @davidallen7540 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Dave. Food for thought eh?

    • @davidallen7540
      @davidallen7540 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alphamilitaria2756 oh yes. I really enjoyed it. Look forward to watching more of content

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidallen7540 Thanks David, Much appreciated...

  • @robertbradfield4810
    @robertbradfield4810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    brilliant, would love to see same but also using higher power guns, say 40ftb, 50, 60, 70, 80

  • @gallantone1535
    @gallantone1535 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am a sub 12f I have changed to .177 and get very good results from 18Mto40M,i us AA 8.4g 4.52 all within a five pence piece excellent for hunting with good practice out to 50M 2 mil dots

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching.

    • @redpillnibbler4423
      @redpillnibbler4423 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good decision- accuracy should always be top priority.You’re right to cap the range at 50 metres as wind becomes a lottery as is judging range unless using a range finder.Hunting is about using field craft to get closer,not taking post shots at long range 👍

  • @NYLSONQUASEACERTA
    @NYLSONQUASEACERTA 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    muito bom parabéns

  • @rayhart7753
    @rayhart7753 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wondered have you ever used slugs down the fac rifle. Wondered what different groups would be like and changes in power. ? Just a thought. Good video as usual mate.

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Ray. I use slugs on a couple of FAC FX Impacts - .22 and .25, and an FAC .22 Delta Wolf. But I've always found pellets work just fine out to 70 metres which is as far as I want to shoot quarry with an air rifle. Thanks for watching.

  • @josephnorcalusa1710
    @josephnorcalusa1710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good test sir, do a test at 100 yards !

  • @michaelholt9378
    @michaelholt9378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Liked that Richard, would have been interesting to know the ft lb at the 40 and 50 to see how much was being lost. Well done something a bit different

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Michael. Yes, that would have been interesting., Unfortunately though I don't have the kind of chrono you can shoot through at distance. One day perhaps I'll get my hand on one and do this again. Thanks for watching.

    • @yamahabigwedgy
      @yamahabigwedgy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you use stellock you can get a very accurate idea of the retained energy at any range as long as you know the muzzle velocity

  • @chopperhehehe
    @chopperhehehe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice and simple great show
    👍 👍 👍 😜 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🦄 🎣 😁 🤞 ✌️

  • @woodpigeon2862
    @woodpigeon2862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good vid
    Interesting to see what a 18ft llb would be like in .177using the same set up.
    Good groups from the wolverine btw.

    • @TheBaldMiddleAgedMetalHead
      @TheBaldMiddleAgedMetalHead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      18ft lbs in 177 would be very flat shooting i'd imagine, but you might get some swirling unless you use a heavy pellet, 177 in 12 ft lbs is nearly as flat as this FAC rifle.

    • @woodpigeon2862
      @woodpigeon2862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      James Healey
      Is why I use .177 for hunting,not many go for .177 in fac,so that’s why I asked the question 👍

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@TheBaldMiddleAgedMetalHead Funnily enough I have just received a 20 ft. lbs. .177 for review so perhaps I'll run this test again with a legal limit and FAC .22 and legal limit and FAC .177. And I agree with you on the comparison of 12 ft. lbs. .177 and 30 ft. lbs. .22. I too find the trajectory very similar, though the .22 hits a lot harder of course.

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@woodpigeon2862 .177 is my preferred 12 ft. lbs. hunting calibre as it is much flatter. With my legal limit I rarely take shots beyond 30 metres, but with my .177 I'm happy to push that to 40 metres. I know people will say they knock rabbits over at much longer distances, but I know my limits!

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@woodpigeon2862 The challenge with .177 in FAC is that pellets reach a point in terms of velocity where they become unstable due to the ballistic coefficient of their design (which is why so many people are trying slugs in their FAC rifles). So, to keep the pellet stable in flight and therefore accurate, you have to bring the speed down, which means increasing the weight of the pellet and before long you start shooting .177 pellets at weights close to those of .22. Finding the right balance is key. A friend of mine hunts with a .177 19 ft. lbs. Brocock Sniper XR. He uses pellets that weigh about 12 grains, I think, which seems to give him the right balance between velocity, accuracy and trajectory. Thanks for watching!

  • @Vtalij12345
    @Vtalij12345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In caliber 22, the energy should be 27 pounds, then it should be equal in accuracy to 177 caliber.
    😉🤝👍

  • @jimadams2987
    @jimadams2987 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice grouping, thank you!Do you know how many meters your guns shoot straight?

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jim. Pellets will go for hundreds of metres. I hunt out to 50/55 metres with the FAC rifle and 30 metres with the 12 ft lbs rifle.

  • @lenweber7142
    @lenweber7142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video!! Just one more on a 40 zero,. Shooting 30 40 50 Finding the best responsible effective pesting zero,,. For the least hold over and under,,. Thanks 👍

  • @AnubhavAnkitGeorge
    @AnubhavAnkitGeorge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video sir what was ur pellets weight and what was FPS of ur both gun sir? Can u make same video with .177cal would be much appreciated.

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks very much. The pellets were 16 grain Air Arms Diabolo Field and the rifles were 11.8 ft/lbs and 30 ft/lbs. I have a friend who has just bought an FAC rated .177 so may well do a comparison with a UK legal limit rifle. Thanks for watching.

    • @AnubhavAnkitGeorge
      @AnubhavAnkitGeorge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@alphamilitaria2756 sir plz make here in India have same rule and only .177 is allowed so kindly make same video for ..177cal

  • @kannabuddharaju
    @kannabuddharaju 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice video, btw are they reguleted guns?

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi. Thanks for watching. Yes, both rifles are regulated.

  • @johnconnor6725
    @johnconnor6725 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'd like for you to do it again using the 30, but
    Also using round balls vs pellets.
    I've seen pellets not reach the target At 50 yards while the. Balls hit spot on.

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi John. I think you may have been using the wrong pellets!

    • @johnconnor6725
      @johnconnor6725 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No, pellets have way more drag than round balls ! ! !
      Try it your self

  • @philchapman9484
    @philchapman9484 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi great vid I subscribed .how many shots do you get from the fac wolverine .all the best

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Phil. I rarely use the rifle on the range, mostly for hunting, so tend to top up every few trips rather than run it down. Its easily more than 100 though. Great rifle and one of my most accurate. Rich.

    • @philchapman9484
      @philchapman9484 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alphamilitaria2756 thanks for taking time to reply .i also own the same rifle at 12 ft pound . I have a fac an looked at many guns but you have helped me to decide to get the wolverine boosted to 30 ft pound thanks for that saved me a lot of money all the best happy new year 👍

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@philchapman9484 Hi Phil. That's great to hear and thanks or letting me know. If my experience of my Wolverine R s anything to go by, you won't be disappointed. I believe Daystate offer an FAC upgrade service for around £220 I believe.

    • @philchapman9484
      @philchapman9484 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the info much appreciated all the best👍

  • @roberthowe2910
    @roberthowe2910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👍

  • @kevinashford1219
    @kevinashford1219 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice vid Richard,, I think the way forward in With sud 12 rifles is .177 👍,, my r-10 has taken woodpigeon out past 70m,, I’ve also got a daystate in .22 capable of over 55ftlb with slugs,, it is a different ball game then,, thx again for vid 👍

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much Kevin.

    • @redpillnibbler4423
      @redpillnibbler4423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      .177 sub 12 zeroed at the right range gives a nice flat trajectory between about 12 -- 35 yards or so,but once you go further you must KNOW the range,and the wind becomes a lottery.For clean kills I always advise keeping within 40 metres or so.

  • @The_Owl94
    @The_Owl94 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have found a 35/36flbs has the same flight path as a .177

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is very true Karl. You just can't get away from the fact that more power needs heavier pellets for accuracy and that re-introduces pellet drop. The key is to find a balance and you're right - 35 fl/lbs in .22 is about right. I shoot lots of FAC rifles in all calibres and have found that regardless of the size/weight of the pellet, around 920-960 fps works best. Thanks for watching.

  • @mickeyvanaudenhaege3692
    @mickeyvanaudenhaege3692 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Having noted for 30 40 and 50, how much hold under for 5 10 15 20 25? Be interesting to see. Wanting to set up notes for hunting small game and also compare the trajectories between 30fpe 177 and 30fpe 22 I like your channel. Cheers from South Africa. Yes my 177 shoots 30 fpe.

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks very much Mickey. Some great ideas there. I'll add to the list! Happy New Year.

  • @keithduffield5239
    @keithduffield5239 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, nice. Would it have been fairer and representative to use a lighter pellet in the 12ft/lbs rifle

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Keith. I'm not sure I know what you mean though. The point of the video was to compare the trajectory of the same weight pellet in 12ft/lbs and 30 ft/lbs. Using a lighter pellet in the 12 ft/lb rifle would have invalidated the comparison.

  • @tonyblack3401
    @tonyblack3401 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So, what this looks like is that the absolute limit for a .22 12ft lb is 50 metres with a zero at 50. And that in comparison a .177 12ft lb sees similar drop to a 30ft lb FAC .22. Meaning .177 has a further effective range than a .22.
    The issue of .22 vs .177 for hunting. As we can see at 50 metres the .22 grouping and accuracy I wouldn't deem reliable enough for dispatch at distances over 35-40 metres absolute tops. Whereas a 12ft lb .177 can hold effective accuracy for a longer range and could reliably dispatch up to 50 metres.

  • @owdred6314
    @owdred6314 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video but new shooters should remember when zeroing at say 30m the point of impact is the same on all magnifications. But when your making notes of hold over or hold under say at 40m if you change the magnification your point of impact will also change. I refer to Sub 12ft lb.

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a good point as most people, especially new shooters, will use second focal plane scopes. Using a first focal plane will eradicate the problem though. Thanks for watching.

    • @redpillnibbler4423
      @redpillnibbler4423 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes as regards to using mildots if it’s a second focal plane scope.
      Changing magnification shouldn’t alter your point of impact though,not with any decent scope.

  • @wattysautos5442
    @wattysautos5442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonder how a lighter pellet in the 12ftp would hold up. 16grains is heavy for a 12ftp I'm running 14grains atm RWS super domes 🤔

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Watty. I think 16 grains is about standard. Lighter pellets would be faster and flatter but aerodynamic/ballistics of a bigger pellet is also a factor. Thanks for watching.

  • @rambo3244
    @rambo3244 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would like to see a 10 meter also

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi. I doubt there'd be any difference...

  • @shaneweightman
    @shaneweightman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pity you didn’t use 177 guns in the test , as .22 has a lot of drop compared to 177 in my experience, the drop will be more exaggerated with the 22 , especially the 12 ft lb , cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Shane. Did you see our 177 v 22 trajectory test as well?

  • @barriemercer5102
    @barriemercer5102 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Rick just watched the 2 vids about trajectory the 30 ft ld in 22 is more or less the same as 177 in 12 ftlp something to think about

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Barrie - yes trajectory is very much the same, but impact is very different!

  • @paulclarkejr.7046
    @paulclarkejr.7046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I may have missed it. Were you using the same pellet in both Guns?

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Paul. I'm not sure if I did mentioned it come to think of it. But yes, same pellet - 5.52mm 16 grain Air Arms Diabolo Field. Thanks for watching.

  • @johnndavis7647
    @johnndavis7647 ปีที่แล้ว

    Using common 14.3 grain 22 pellets what velocity can you get with a 12 to rifle?

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi John. It depends on the exact power output of your rifle. But at 11.97 ft/lbs, a 14.3gn .22 pellet will fly at 614 feet per second.

  • @gehtdianschasau8372
    @gehtdianschasau8372 ปีที่แล้ว

    If i was restricted to 12 ftp, i would have bought a .177 caliber airrifle, but i'm not, the trajectory of a 40 joule (about 30 ftp) .22 isn:t that much worse than a .177 with the same amount of shots per air cylinder, but only 30 joule. The heavier pellet sustains more energy and is less wind sensitive. But at only 16,1 joule, .22 isn't really good for long ranges, imho

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree, as the video shows. When shooting with 12 ft. lbs. rifles I limit my hunting range to 30 metres with a .22 and 40 metres with a .177. To be honest, most of my hunting is carried out 20 - 30 metres anyway.

  • @paulkazjack
    @paulkazjack ปีที่แล้ว

    More power = less drop.

  • @andyj6234
    @andyj6234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If the pellet drop between the 12ft/lb and the 30ft/lb test is shown correctly in the video, it suggests the pellet travels from the gun to the target in a quarter to a third of the time in the 30ft/lb test when compared to the 12ft/lb test.
    Kinetic energy quadruples as velocity is doubled, the projectile velocity at 30ft/lb should only be ~60% greater than at 12ft/lb.
    I can’t see how the increase in muzzle energy is having such a profound effect on projectile drop?

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Andy. Thanks for watching. I'm not sure I 100% get you - the pellet drop between the two rifles is indeed shown correctly. No fiddling about or any attempt to trick anyone I can assure you. At 30 ft. lbs. a 16 grain pellet travels at around 900 fps. At 12 ft lbs it will travel at a around 580 fps. I don't know if that helps you or not.

    • @andyj6234
      @andyj6234 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alphamilitaria2756 Thanks for the response. I’m sure it’s just something I’m missing with the physics, been trying to get my head around why there’s such a difference in pellet drop when the pellet velocity isn’t that much greater. No FAC here so I’m limited to 12ft/lb anyway! Thanks again

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andyj6234 I'm guessing you have to through aerodynamics, friction in the barrel and through the air and all sorts of other variables into the mix. Its beyond me to understand!

  • @grahamhanmer5714
    @grahamhanmer5714 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does grain size have any bearing on distance and power?

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Graham. Grains are a unit of weight so yes, the higher the grain, the heavier the pellet and the more loopy the trajectory will be. Thanks for watching!

  • @adrianmorning.1555
    @adrianmorning.1555 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just been to Texas and visited Walmart and some outdoor sports shops.
    On display are numerous air rifles that anyone can buy ie GAMO and RUGER at .22 they say 1050fps and .177 1500fps
    From basic calculations these are 30ftlbs - just shows what they are allowed without any worries!

  • @1970sman
    @1970sman หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video but why do you use such heavy .22 pellets?

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks. I think 15.89 is a fairly standard weight...

  • @fatphunker
    @fatphunker 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would like to see 22 FAC vs 25 FAC

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That would be interesting, though I suspect the trajectories won't be that different...

    • @fatphunker
      @fatphunker 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alphamilitaria2756 I think that may depend on velocity and weight of projectile .22 21gr Bisley Magnum vs .25 and 25gr JSB I think should be very similar but 18gr JSB 22 vs 33.95 JSB. 25 WHO KNOW ? 🤔

  • @airgunboy1234
    @airgunboy1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you please please do the same test but 177 12ft lb and 177 fac ?

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great idea Alex. We may well get to that. Thanks for the suggestion.

    • @airgunboy1234
      @airgunboy1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope so would be good to see that

  • @lesthompson5907
    @lesthompson5907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    interesting study. me being an armorer.& ues to ranging rifles now retired i divisor a trick of tilting my scoop 7 marking a ranging mark at the desires point of aim ranging in this way once I have zeroed at a most often chosen range say 30 yards with 12sub foot pounds air rifle a cylinder fin thread nut to rise the back of the sight. 1. Hundred thou a time would give me the hold over I need 250 thousand gave me a zero at 100 yards & over. the point is depending on windage & the rifle a rear veneer scale can remove the need for holding over the rifle making the point of aim a possibility on the range. Hold over & hold under. the need to practise that diesoline. not to be negated. in the filed. gestor-mating rang to day is not necessary with rang finders on hand . a pre set distains. say in the field can give you , a bulls eye shot in the field to by using your veneer sacral remember it must be a rigid set up & repeater-Bal

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great tip. Thanks for sharing Les.

    • @rickhofsess84
      @rickhofsess84 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very interesting Les. I have a few extra periods that, if you sprinkled about in your notes, might make it a bit easier on the reader.
      Here ya go mate ........................................ Should you find yourself needing a few more, don't hesitate to ask.

  • @daleweller5193
    @daleweller5193 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m disappointed in the accuracy of both rifles at their price point.

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think you mis-read 'trajectory test' for 'accuracy test'. There are countless videos showing the accuracy of these rifles. Perhaps search for one of those?

  • @The-Ratbasher
    @The-Ratbasher ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the mod on the Wolverine please Richard ?.

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi. I think its a Donny FL. The Tatsu I think...

    • @The-Ratbasher
      @The-Ratbasher ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alphamilitaria2756 Cheers Richard. It looks a bit of a beast. lol I may do an upgrade ?.

  • @johnwilson6707
    @johnwilson6707 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    so you cant hold over at 50 metres on a 20 metre zero as your scope has not got enough mil dots if you have 4 mil showing on your scope

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi John. Yes, its possible you may run out of mildots on your scope. You could always zero at 30 metres and work out what your aim point would be fore shots at 20. That would give you a few more mildots to play with. Good luck.

  • @raycarl7933
    @raycarl7933 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m just glad that none of our lunatic politicians here in the US haven’t tried to ‘restrict’ the power levels of our airguns.

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching Ray. Strictly speaking, air rifles aren't restricted in the UK either. They just need to be licensed if over 12 ft lbs.

  • @longyx321
    @longyx321 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Try 177 next????

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching Phil. Did you see our 177 v 22 video? th-cam.com/video/lpJSHNhU5_M/w-d-xo.html

  • @unballisticr.i.pdadloveand7055
    @unballisticr.i.pdadloveand7055 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting video but the cardboard is blowing up and down 👉🏻👀🤪

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Robo. Thanks for watching. Yes, I didn't realise it was moving until I watched the film back. It probably means the groups could, if anything, have been a little better.

    • @unballisticr.i.pdadloveand7055
      @unballisticr.i.pdadloveand7055 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alphamilitaria2756 totally agree definitely going to be a big difference 👍

  • @elmafudd8511
    @elmafudd8511 ปีที่แล้ว

    zero the sub 12 .22 at 35mtrs its alot better, 50 meters is about 2.5 mildots

  • @stephen5019
    @stephen5019 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Richard. Could I ask a question how can I get a fac license for a high power air rifle any help would be appreciated

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Stephen. I'm assuming you're based in the UK in which case you'd need to make an application to your local police authority - a search online will take you to the right site. From there its simply a question of filling out a form. There are certain criteria you will need to satisfy. You'll need to demonstrate a need for an FAC rifle - usually appropriate land upon which you can shoot and a reason for shooting on it (e.g. pest control. You'll also need your GP to attest that there is no medical reason for you to not have a firearm - again there is guidance online on how to do that, and I'm sure your GP will have been asked before. And the police will also conduct a criminal record check. You'll also need to show that you have secure storage - basically a gun safe/cabinet properly installed to an exterior wall. Typically a Firearms inspection officer will visit you to check out security and chat through your application. Assuming all that is fine, there's no reason why you'd be turned down. Waiting times vary from region to region, but it can take a few months for your application to be processed. It sounds like a lot of faff but it is a lot simpler than it sounds. Good luck!

    • @stephen5019
      @stephen5019 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alphamilitaria2756 hi Richard. Thank you very much for your reply. Will check it out on line and will pay my local police station a visit. Thank you

  • @zato6226
    @zato6226 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Probably don't need the background music while your speaking. Hard to understand.

  • @happyhalfwit8862
    @happyhalfwit8862 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I take it your using 18gr otherwise i think you need a power check on the BSA. If you want to dial use Strelok pro and make a turret tape for every 5m then bang on even time .......if you know the range.

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi and thanks or watching. The pellets were 16 grain Air Arms Diabolo Field pellets. What makes you think I need to check the output of my R-10? I prefer to use hold over and under, having spent more hours than I can count with the rifle. I find dialling in distances on a scope takes too long when I am in the field.

    • @happyhalfwit8862
      @happyhalfwit8862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alphamilitaria2756 my reckoning for 16gr is about 2.5 and 6.5 with a 30m zero with the gun giving 11.5 ftlb ish I suspect it’s running sub 10 or about 490fps or a bit less. What’s the crony saying? Sorry am a bit of a geek

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@happyhalfwit8862 Are you taking magnification of the SF scope into account as that will affect the indicated holdover - the higher the mag, the more mildots? The gun is running 11.5 ft. lbs.

    • @happyhalfwit8862
      @happyhalfwit8862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alphamilitaria2756 effects holdover but not the actual inches drop if your aiming centre cross hair and not adjusting. My brain cant cope with SFP any more too many years on FFP. The scope over bore hight could also account for it if its @11.5. Great groups anyway both those 2 shoot very nicely, the fac speeds really make a difference and it shows perfectly there.

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi. Just popped into the garden to double check the rifle over the chrono and its running at 11.6-11.8 ft. lbs. I hope that clears things up for everyone. Happy new year to you all!

  • @andreschiriff4354
    @andreschiriff4354 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The aiming dots are not at the same level.

    • @redpillnibbler4423
      @redpillnibbler4423 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It doesn’t matter,it’s about the amount of pellet drop between each range and comparing the the results between sub 12 and 30 ft.lbs. Hope this helps.

  • @patrickpirelli7897
    @patrickpirelli7897 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That 30ft pound shoots like a 177 in 12 ft pounds ide forget about a 22 in 12ft pound

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, very similar trajectories although the .22 is flying a couple of hundred fps faster and weighs twice as much. Personally, I prefer a .177 for hunting rabbits as I know I can deal with them humanely out to 40 metres. But I prefer a .22 for rats and squirrels as most of my shots come in the 10 - 20 metre range and I find the aimpoint to be the same with a 20 metre zero. Thanks for watching.

  • @a.c.1474
    @a.c.1474 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What surprises me is that you go to the bother of making this video and you haven't even used a tape measure in your final analysis just spreading your fingers apart and saying that's about so distance.

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi AC. Sorry about that. My aim was to give an illustrative indication of the difference between calibres. My recommendation is that you do your own tests with your own rifle and pellets and work out for yourself how many millimetres of drop there is at different distances so you know how much adjustment to factor in at different distances. Thanks for watching.

  • @dobs862
    @dobs862 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Under 12ft/lb you should go for .177 over .22 there is no contest .

    • @alphamilitaria2756
      @alphamilitaria2756  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Personally speaking, I like a .22 zeroed at 20 metres for rats and squirrel control as I find the point of aim/impact the same at 10-20 metres - the distances I find myself shooting rats and squirrels over most often. I find a .177 zeroed at 20 metres has a different point of impact at 10 metres (though for the life of me I can't recall if its higher or lower!). For rabbits, I prefer a .177 as most shots are in the 20-40 metre range. With a 30 metre zero I find the aim/impact the same at 20 metres, and at 40 metres I need a mildot of hold over. Just my own personal experience with the rifles I own of course. Try it out on the range for yourself...

  • @richardbrooks1488
    @richardbrooks1488 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Try taping the bottom of the target next time……made it look harder than it needed to be