What's it like when a .177 Pellet hits? Mike Tyson Baby!

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The exact amount of energy produced by a .177 pellet fired from an RWS Air King air rifle will depend on a number of factors, including the weight of the pellet, the velocity at which it is fired, and the specific characteristics of the rifle. However, as a general rule, a typical .177 pellet fired from an air rifle will produce muzzle energy in the range of 8 to 20 foot-pounds.

To give you a more specific answer, the RWS Air King air rifle is available in a few different models with varying muzzle velocities and energy outputs. For example, the RWS Air King Model 54 fires .177 caliber pellets at a muzzle velocity of up to 1,100 feet per second, producing around 17 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. The RWS Air King Model 350 Magnum fires .177 caliber pellets at a higher muzzle velocity of up to 1,250 feet per second, producing around 23 foot-pounds of muzzle energy.

Again, the exact energy produced by a specific pellet fired from an RWS Air King air rifle will depend on a number of factors, and it's important to always follow proper safety precautions and use appropriate targets when shooting any type of firearm or airgun.
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Sure! Here are a few comparisons to give you an idea of the amount of energy produced by a typical .177 pellet fired from an RWS Air King air rifle with a muzzle energy of around 17 foot-pounds:

This is roughly equivalent to the energy produced by a heavyweight boxer's punch.
It is also about the same as the force required to bend a standard 1/2-inch steel rod with a pair of pliers.
Another way to think about it is that it would take a force of about 17 pounds applied over a distance of one foot to produce the same amount of energy.
For a more practical comparison, a 17 foot-pound air rifle should be suitable for small game hunting and pest control at relatively short ranges, but may not be powerful enough for larger game or long-range shooting.
Again, it's important to always follow proper safety precautions and use appropriate targets when shooting any type of firearm or airgun.

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