Is it possible to kill a skunk, raccoon, or snake with this?
2005344
I see no reason why not. I found larger weight ammo that will fully go through a 3/4 inch sheet of ply wood. try this link maybe. Gun can handle it well. H&N Rabbit Magnum II .177 Cal, 15.74 Grains, Cylindrical with Round Nose, Solid, 200ct
2005345
Probably a snake, it's not a center fire rifle even though it looks like one.
2121590
The odor is Fox urine. Skunks aren't afraid of foxes - wary, but not afraid. So it probably wouldn't work. Suggest High frequency sonic units. Best with electric cord - it's very long, but also come w batteries. Large yard will need 2 or 3.
1224796
mine has worked in Colorado on both skunks and raccoons for over a year. it just took about two weeks for the skunks to be convinced that that high frequency sound wasn't going anywhere. good luck.
2119723
No I'm afraid not. But this feeder is the only one we have ever had that the raccoons have never been able to get into or tear apart.
859602
yes. but a lighter pellet would be better. the lethal is 5.56 grams. there faster and louder in my big cat 1400. I have better groups with them, and the penetration is unbalievable.
2143153
Yes. I use it to kill snakes that attack the fish in my pond. Once you sight it in it is very accurate.
1265539
Yes, but it requires PERFECT shooting for a penny sized kill zone. Otherwise squirrels will run. Heart/lung shots are not acceptable for humane kills.
1953084
Probably not. I got it to try and keep skunks raccoons, possums, and cats away, they are still coming around. Wish I could find something to keep them away
984167
I don't know much about skunk deterence, but very effective in spooking off deer. You sort of have two things going for you: 1) the sudden onset of the sprinkler for a short burst; 2) you can set the duration of the burst, so if the scare of the sudden burst does get 'em, you could increase the duration so they'd get an extra dose of water.
852752
Personally, I've not tried. But others with this rifle have managed to get one using a pellet and a well placedshot to the head of the critter.
533352
Not sure. Didn`t work eliminating my gophers.I would check with the manufacturer.
2197082
I still have not caught the skunks living under our shed with two traps sitting right at the hole. I've used chicken, other meats, marshmallows, and peanut butter for days. To my surprise I did catch a raccoon. I was able to set the trap to trigger easier by barely sliding the bottom "trigger" rod into the top receptacle that allows the door to shut, but it's a difficult trial and error process. If it's too sensitive, just bumping the cage will trigger it. If it's slid up too far, I've had all the bait in the back eaten and taken out without tripping the door. The safety latch to hold the door open isn't long enough to hold it open. When releasing the raccoon, I draped a tarp over the trap. I used two hands to open the door slowly and I had to use a long thin stick to keep the door open. I have to use two hands to open the door. I'm not sure if it's possible to open with one hand. It's not a comforting feeling to have your head, and both hands close to where an animal might be willing to spray, bite, or claw. Other traps have two doors and a very easy one handed system at the top so that you can open the doors while having a blanket or tarp draped over it, first. This was a complete waste of money for me. The 2 for 1 deal wasn't a good deal if the traps don't work. By the way, I had no idea a raccoon was in the area. I read up on how to release it after catching it. If you are purposely trying to catch a raccoon, you might do some research on a deadly parasite they carry before taking on that adventure.
1903213
No, I don't think it would kill a squirrel. Not enough power behind the shot.
2224012
Only pump one time.Not sure if it will kill a raccoon but it will penetrate a can at 50 feet.Not to difficult to sight in.Handle carefully after scope has been set.A sudden bump or jar may result in scope having to br re-set.This could happen with any guns with a scope.
63502
We used havahart critter ridder on skunks that forage on our yard. It seems to work for awhile, but they got used to the smell or the water from the sprinkler system washed it out. If it worked, it was only temporary. And then, they were back......
2242708
I tend to agree with the others. This pistol shoots small plastic pellets and the velocity is quite low. It may be enough to annoy a raccoon and get them to leave you alone, but fussing at them with a stick would do just as well. I've not encountered a raccoon or similar critter that was any more eager to have a close encounter than I was. If it's a rabid animal, I certainly wouldn't trust my safety to this item, which is essentially a toy that shoots plastic BBs via a spring-loaded mechanism. As Alan Cranford says, there are other effective ways to handle critters short of a firearm, and it's not a bad idea to keep at least a .22LR around just in case. I tend to agree with the others. This pistol shoots small plastic pellets and the velocity is quite low. It may be enough to annoy a raccoon and get them to leave you alone, but fussing at them with a stick would do just as well. I've not encountered a raccoon or similar critter that was any more eager to have a close encounter than I was. If it's a rabid animal, I certainly wouldn't trust my safety to this item, which is essentially a toy that shoots plastic BBs via a spring-loaded mechanism. As Alan Cranford says, there are other effective ways to handle critters short of a firearm, and... » Read More I tend to agree with the others. This pistol shoots small plastic pellets and the velocity is quite low. It may be enough to annoy a raccoon and get them to leave you alone, but fussing at them with a stick would do just as well. I've not encountered a raccoon or similar critter that was any more eager to have a close encounter than I was. If it's a rabid animal, I certainly wouldn't trust my safety to this item, which is essentially a toy that shoots plastic BBs via a spring-loaded mechanism. As Alan Cranford says, there are other effective ways to handle critters short of a firearm, and it's not a bad idea to keep at least a .22LR around just in case. « Show Less
2242709
I can't recommend it in that application. The projectile energy is too low and racoons are tough enough to shrug off these pellets. Something that would work better is pepper spray, invented first as a bear repellant--but that has its own problems such as the wind blowing in the wrong direction. Noise (air horns and whistles--and possibly blank cartridges), light and pepper sprays backed up by regular firearms work. Don't keep food in your tent or your packs when sleeping--suspend it from trees....that's the usual advice from people who have a lot of wilderness experience. Take care of trash. Wild animals are either trying to get food or are protecting territory, young or food--a pellet pistol such as this Taurus PT-111 won't impress a racoon.