Why does my .25 caliber air rifle have more killing power then my .22 rim-fire?

Question:.25 Air rifle 38 gr pellet 1100 fps
.22 Fire arm 39 gr bullet 1150 fps
With the .25 air rifle you can pretty much hit your target anywhere and it will die. With the firearm .22 you pretty much need a head shot.

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I have to say they do seem pretty well matched and I am surprised by that if your data is correct. If you believe the kinetic energy theory of stopping power the .22 has a bit of an edge.

all in all though I would say you probably don't have many observations. They look about equal to me

of course the .25 does punch a bigger hole. That would be the only reason it has more killing power. Greater wound channel and deposits more energy in the body

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physics says that your not correct the .22 is going faster and is heavier therefore more kenetic energy. shot placement maybe or bullet shape. switch to a hollow point 22 and increase your range on the pellet gun and i think you will see a difference leaning towards the 22.

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i agree with brokerman if your air rifle is killing better it has to do with the bullet

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because the 25 weighs more= more "stopping power" @ less fps

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