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That is what I thought too but there is more to it then that it also has to do with the projectile ballistic co-efficients. Chairgun Calculator is a good start but the .25 uses about the same amount of air while providing WAY longrange retained energy. The skirt on a pellet while helping at shorter ranges really hurts longer range due to drag that is why a .22 rimfire bullet has a better BC and shoots further and retains more downrange energy.

But as everyone says the .25 just does a better job transferring energy to a target then .22 for a number of reasons. Gopher season is almost here so I will have a better idea shortly.

Randy