What is the effective range of a .177 caliber rifle?

This question is very recurring in the world of small game since the 0.177 caliber is widely used by both novice hunters and professional hunters who use this type of rifle because of the extreme speed it can achieve at short distances and with the right pellet.

In general, the distance at which a .177 caliber air rifle shoots a pellet depends on:

  • The rifle type
  • The velocity at which the pellet is fired with the chosen rifle.
  • The angle at which the pellet fires.
  • The direction of the shot is with or against the wind.

In addition, the weight and shape of the pellet must also be considered, as this will affect the distance it travels.

We have previously talked about the types of pellets, so we recommend you go to our articles on pellets so that you have a better theoretical framework about them, since ballistics in reference to pellets is a very important point.

On average, a .177 air rifle has a range of about 400 yards or 366 meters, but there is always a catch…

In this case, the but is positive since depending on the model to be chosen, the effective distance to be traveled can be much greater, and in fact it is so in the models that we have previously analyzed in our portal.

Crosman® CS7SXS Shockwave .177 Break Barrel Air Rifle, Black, One Size

$177.31
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Features

  • . 177-CALIBER BREAK BARREL AIR RIFLE
  • DURABLE ALL-WEATHER DESIGN - synthetic stock and fore grip
  • NITRO PISTON TECHNOLOGY
  • QUIETFIRE - sound suppression technology
  • PERFORMANCE - Rifled steel barrel delivers up to 1200 fps

Gamo WildCat Whisper Air Rifle .177 Cal , Black

$134.99
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Features

  • .177 Cal pellet single cocking break barrel, 1300 fps with PBA Platinum
  • The IGT (Inert Gas Technology) is a gas piston that replaces the spring delivering more terminal velocity (1300 fps), less vibration, more consistent power and a constant and smooth cocking effort.
  • This air rifle also features the well known WHISPER noise reduction technology patented by Gamo
  • 4 x 32 Shockproof Scope. Gamo trigger with adjustable second stage. It has a synthetic ambidextrous all-weather stock with a rubber recoil pad. Lightweight design.
  • 1 YEAR WARRANTY. Made In Spain

Gamo 6110017154 Varmint Air Rifle .177 Cal , Black

$104.90  in stock
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Features

  • .177 Cal pellet single cocking break barrel
  • The Varmint features a long lasting spring piston able to deliver 1250 fps of muzzle velocity with Gamo PBA Platinum pellets .177 Cal
  • Fluted polymer jacketed rifled steel barrel. Grooved cylinder rail
  • 4 x 32 Shockproof Scope. Gamo trigger with adjustable second stage. It has a synthetic ambidextrous all-weather stock with a rubber recoil pad. Lightweight design
  • Noise dampening: None

Gamo 632270154 RED FIRE PELLETS .177 Cal. TINS of 150 -

$12.66  in stock
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Features

  • 177 caliber
  • Quantity: Tin of 150
  • Siren alert mode: Pyle PMP20 amplifies an emergency tone with adjustable volume control through the megaphone speaker. Our versatile bullhorn really equals that of which is delivered by significantly bigger and considerably more costly gadgets
  • Material: Lead
  • Tin of 150 state-of-the-art Red Fire pellets
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