Is all depends on the model and the size of the pellet. Most air rifles are used for rodent control. BB guns & rifles are designed for plinking and target practice. Pellet rifles are a better choice for rodent control. However, Pellet rifles are made in different calibers. Starting with .177 (the most common) .20, .22, .25, 9mm, 45 Cal and 50 Caliber. The last 4 sizes usually fall into the PCP (Per Charged Pneumatic) air rifles that require 3000 psi to fire them and are capable of bringing down a bear or deer. These rifles start around $500 and up. Olympic "Match" air rifles usually cost around $3000 to $5000.
A .177 caliber rifle can kill birds, squirrels and rodents. When using them for rodent control I suggest "Hollowpoint" pellets. They deform on impact and make a clean kill.
An air rifle.a gun
Not likely. Air guns are not as accurate as air rifles
never to kill mockingbirds
Air rifles
If the psi is turned up too high, there's a regulation limit. ---------------- new answer-------------------- In the USA there is no regulation limit. However in Canada and the UK there is. In the US you will find that there is a large selection of PCP air rifles that are charged to 3000 PSI and fire a 50 caliber pellet. These PCP class air rifles are capable of bringing down a Boar and Yes they can kill you. Even the smaller ones can kill you. PCP=PreCharged Pneumatic (See the link below) Airsoft air rifles are designed to not kill you and are considered toys but do hurt.
In To Kill a Mockingbird, it was their Uncle Jack- Atticus was not interested in guns.
any air rifle that fires a .177 pellet over 600 FPS should be sufficient
There called C02 air rifles or PCP air rifles
Atticus Finch says it is a sin to kill a mockingbird while using air rifles. He explains that mockingbirds are innocent creatures who do nothing but provide music for people to enjoy.
Sheridan air rifles who is owned by Crosman Sheridans are 5mm air rifles
In Chapter 10 (Page 99) of To Kill a Mockingbird.When he gave us our air rifles Atticus wouldn't teach us to shoot. Uncle Jack instructed us rudiments thereof; he said Atticus wasn't interested in guns.Atticus said to Jem one day, 'I'd rather you shot at tin cans in the backyard, but Iknow you'll go after birds. Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can him 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.'
no those are airguns. .22 bullet rifles are used in the Olympics --------------------correct answer:----------------- .177 caliber air rifles are used in the Olympics. These are high quality match air rifles.