big-bore springers?

Make a long story short http://www.airgunadvice.net/viewtopic.php?t=15334 caught this post from a newbie asking about .25 cal HW80.

Well I had to nicely tell him not be silly. Just because the manufacturer is putting a larger barrel on a 17 cal power plant does not mean it is right. I tried to explain it.

Next thing you know the usual butt-heads come in with their 2 cents and their stories about 100 yard shooting with HW50s 😀

And we wonder why they sell us smooth twist barrels?

I thought we are supposed to teach people the right airgun principles.

You try to explain something to people that bigger caliber is sure is good provided you have that muzzle energy behind it.

I don’t get it… but I think airgun forums should be informative with the right information that teach people good, basic principles of airgunning and caliber selection.