I have a Chinese made Crosman version of the 34 in .177 caliber and use it for pigeons in a friend's barn and chipmunks around my house in a subdivision. The little buggers would take up residence in the siding of the house if I left them alone.
The .177 so far has had plenty of power without worrying about noise or excess penetration. I tried .22 CB's in the friend's barn and they would put holes in the tin roof. They go through a 1 inch board and a layer of tin, and leave bright little spots in the roof when the sun shines through. I would be afraid to use them if there were neighbors who could be on the receiving end of a ricochet. They are also louder than the air rifle.
The .177's do not put holes in the barn roof, but they kill the pigeons quickly and humanely. Accuracy has been very good as well. I vote for the .177.
Last edited by wildhobbybobby; 10/04/14.
