1300 fps AIR GUN?! (vs REAL GUN) How Powerful Is It???

Published on August 18, 2020
Duration: 15:09

This video provides an expert-level comparison of a high-velocity Gamo Wildcat Whisper .177 air rifle against a Ruger 10/22 .22 LR firearm. The 1ShotTV host, an experienced shooting sports hobbyist, uses a chronograph and ballistics gel to experimentally verify advertised velocities and assess terminal ballistics. The comparison highlights the significant differences in energy and penetration between air-powered projectiles and conventional firearm ammunition.

Quick Summary

A 1300 fps air rifle, while fast, does not match the power of a .22 LR firearm. Testing showed .177 pellets penetrating 8 inches in gel, .22 air rifle pellets up to 10 inches, while a .22 LR completely passed through 16 inches, highlighting the significant difference in energy and terminal ballistics.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Comparison Setup
  2. 01:49Sighting In the Air Rifle
  3. 03:35Chronograph Testing: Air Rifles
  4. 05:23Ballistics Gel Testing: .177 Air Rifle
  5. 08:24Ballistics Gel Testing: .22 Air Rifle
  6. 11:27Ballistics Gel Testing: .22 LR Firearm
  7. 14:11Final Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

How powerful is a 1300 fps air rifle compared to a .22 LR?

While a 1300 fps air rifle like the Gamo Wildcat Whisper demonstrates impressive velocity and penetration for its class (e.g., 8 inches in gel), it cannot match the mass, energy, and terminal ballistics of a .22 LR firearm, which can penetrate over 16 inches of gel and create significantly larger wound cavities.

What is the actual velocity of the Gamo Wildcat Whisper air rifle?

During testing with a Caldwell chronograph, the Gamo Wildcat Whisper .177 air rifle achieved actual velocities ranging from 1237 to 1275 feet per second (fps), closely aligning with its advertised speed of 1300 fps.

How does ballistics gel testing compare air rifles and firearms?

Ballistics gel testing reveals that .177 and .22 caliber air rifle pellets achieve limited penetration (6-10 inches) and small wound cavities. In contrast, .22 LR ammunition from a firearm like the Ruger 10/22 completely penetrates 16 inches of gel, demonstrating vastly superior energy transfer and wound channel creation.

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