Best pellet size for doves?

[Hooyah DeepSea]

I snipe the Eurasian Collared doves around my place and was curious as to whether my .177 is better or worse for taking them down. Comments / experiences?

I guess the bigger question is which one is more accurate and consistant.

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[drstrangelove]

177 is all you need, but a 22 does it a little better. Accuracy is the realm of PCP's; every other airgun pretty much pales.

 

[Hooyah DeepSea]

Yeah, I picked up a Benjamin a year or so back. Repetitive accuracy is not a big factor.

 

[Yarome]

.177 will do ya just fine with an accurate PCP and distance well within your ability. Otherwise you're just wounding birds to fly off and die.... more often than not.

 

[OregonForest]

I usually just give them a good squeeze

 

[BillandAddi]

Hi. The range you of your typical shot will suggest the appropriate caliber. A .177 should be good on dove 🕊 out to 45--50yds. Past that, I'd go with 22cal. Bon Appétit.
Bill and Addi.