Who`s using a high powered pellet gun for predator control?

[bayside chick]

I`ve read here , as well as other sites , that many are using them to "get rid" of coons , and other preds.

I`m using a Crossman .22 w/some armor piercing type ammo and, after catching them , am having a hard time (requiring several shots) putting these guys down.

I don`t want them to suffer , and I don`t own a "real" gun , nor do I think I`d want to use one in the neighborhood. Am I doing something wrong , or what? I`ve read of people taking them out @ 30 yds w/ one shot ...blah , blah , blah.

Any advise?

 

[jholler]

Where exactly are you aiming? Are you a good shot? Skulls are kind of thick sometimes, but depending on the fps speed of your weapon, a brain shot might be best. A lung shot is an easier hit, but they may die slowly if at all. Have you considered a crossbow?
Also, the "armor piercing" ammo may not be best if you are taking body shots, you want the ammo to "mushroom" and create a large wound cavity, not simply pass through the animal.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

I agree with jholler on placement issues, but I don't recomend a crossbow, especially with neighbors. That is all you need not to make a good shot and the next thing you know the animal runs off the your neighbor with a bolt in it and a picture turn up on the evening news.

 

[jholler]

I don't live in a neighborhood, so I have a few more options...most end in the word "gauge". ;-)

 

[Chicken03]

I would shot it in the head. Thats the only way you'll ever put down a coon in one shot with a pellet gun.

 

[ravencreek]

We have a Coon dog. She is a redbone and we keep her chained real close to the coop at night. We have yet to have a problem.

 

[sandypaws]

i have KARELIAN BEARDOGS to keep most predators away..
and my poodles are great rodent killing machines!!!

we just got a high powered pellet rifle.. the only thing we have killed with it, is some cans,, a paper plate,, and ONE big fat RAT!!!!

 

[digginchicks]

shoot em right behind the front leg and they will go down everytime!!!

 

[KyleD.]

.22 caliber gun, hollow points. works everytime. anywhere in the main body and they will go down.

 

[first time farmer]

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Hahahaha same here but if i had to use one of my other guns i would use my .22 rifle. But my closes neighbor is a little over a mile so i can use most of my guns on my property