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Will this new pumpmaster handle small game ?

It should be sufficient on squirrel sized game at close range.

22 or 177 in the pump master for small game ?

Fur or feathers?

The old saying is 22 for fur and 177 for feathers. While I agree up to a point, I've killed lots of fur with 177's. I prefer a 22 for general hunting, but I've killed animals as large as groundhogs with high powered 177 rifles with a shot to the head. The 177 will shoot flatter and the ammo is generally cheaper and easier to find in a wide selection of pellet styles and weights.

The pump master 22 only puts out 500fps in 22. Is this enough for furr at short range.

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Who makes the PC 77 Pumpmaster air rifle ? I have Benjamin Mdl 312,and 342 22 Cal , Sheridan 20 Cal Blue Streak, and 20 Cal Blue Streaks made by Crosman.. I also use a Beeman R-1 17 Cal and Beeman GS 1000 22 Cal spring powered air rifles. A 22 Cal pellet with a MV of 500 fps velocity would have very little ft/lb of energy at 20 yards.. I would not use it for small game but might try it on small birds...

500 fps with a .22 is more than enough power at short range, 30 yards or less.
Presuming the pellet you're using is 14gr @ 500fps, that's 7.7 ftlb. Let's see a squirrel head stand up to that.