I generally prefer wadcutter flat heads for general use, great for killing power on smaller birds in .177, had over penetration with the pointed type. The hollow points had accuracy problems at distance, have been hitting the larger pest birds with the wadcutters, not taking them down from what I can see. I suspect I could use improved penetration, which is better for hitting the vitals and shock, domed or pointed?

In the old days I used .22 cal. pellet, but have gone to the .177 as it has a flatter trajectory at distances and my hits have gone way up.