How to shoot a trapped animal? - Page 2

.22 Point Blank Range. Done deal. Barrel of the gun generally will fit through the wire on most traps I have seen. Have also done this with a 410 shotgun but do not really recommend it. Think I chose the wrong load when I tried this

Ten years ago I could honestly say that I never killed another animal except for the cat that committed suicide by running in front of my car. I can no longer say that. However it did take anger to force me to shoot predators. I really thought that I could go my entire life without the desire to shoot and kill another animal. Not sure what this means but i can only shoot to kill when I am really angry.

I hope I never make you really angry

I hope I never make you really angry lau


I am laughing so hard, thank You I needed that!

Exactly as Gold said. Stick the 22 up to the trap, they sniff or look at the muzzle to be sure you have a perfect crown and bango right between the headlights. Don't worry if they flop around a bit and bleed all over, just hose it off. They aren't in pain, brain isn't registering.

I've never made a hole in my wire, 22lr works fine. HP is nice they never penetrate all the way thru. I have all the colibris, regular (don't shoot the regular cilibri in a rifle they can stick, use the super colibris at 500fps vs 400fps), I use super, 38gr hp and 40gr solid subsonic in my suppressors and the 60gr sniper. They are good reliable, consistent, accurate rounds but cost a bit more than wallyworld bulk packs:rolleyes:. BTW the 60 gr is the most accurate of all the aguila 22's but you do need a 1 in 9" twist barrel not a standard 1:18" to stabilize the rounds properly.

Depends on how quiet I need to be at the present time. Usually a Ruger single six (.22 cal revolver) with .22 long rifle. But when I need to be REALLY quiet it's .22 shorts out of a bolt action Marlin.

Flip the trap on the side and in my experience coon and possum will go to one end and hide in the corner where the door is closed. Just slip barrel in and one to either back of head or between eyes what ever shot is  persented. No muss, no fuss. Just a little twitchin, then shake out of the trap. Just keep in mind a possum will grab EVERYTHING. Bite wire, hold on with all four feet, AND THEIR DANG tail.

I usually bury or dumpster the critters...I don't want another "easy" target for any other predators cause I chucked in the woods.

TNT

We let them out and then shoot them

coons possoms cats 22 or my 25-20 winchester to the head.skunk 12g with bird shot at 30 yards i dont get close.lol

Yes, I use the CB longs in my 22LR pistol all the time, it's very effective if you are at placing the shot in the brainstem.

Note: an earlier poster says they let them out of the trap to shoot them. This could be hazardous to you, should you have a enraged Raccoon. Not all animals run away, some attack.

In general, the bullet should be directed so as to pass through the brain toward the spine. While exact placement differs slightly for each species, the rule of thumb is to draw an imaginary line between the right eye and left ear and the left eye and the right ear. Where the two lines intersect should be the bony ridge of the skull. Endeavor to have the bullet placed just off center of the intersecting point so as to avoid the bony ridge. Direct the bullet so that it will pass through the brain toward the base of the skull, i.e. where it attaches to the spine. In this way, the bullet will cause a great deal of tissue damage and ensure a more humane death.

http://icwdm.org/wildlife/euthanasia/shooting.asp