I have coons getting into my dog food barrell. Will this kill a coon. I live in town, so can not use a 22 rifle & coon to big for trap.
289983
I would be careful as the round is small. I have used the Sheridan 5mm on groundhogs and killed them stone dead. It was less than 10 yards with high grade pellets. I wouldn't go after a 25 pound raccoon with a pellet gun, they're just too sinew and muscle bound. Use a 410 shotgun if you can't use a rifle.
289984
NO. It will not work well. The Coon might die in a few hours or a few weeks. The 392 & 397 seriously lack power (I own both). I've had rabbits run off after taking a solid hit in the head under 25 yards. The Benjamin is NOT the same gun it WAS 20 years ago. It's weak. Use a .22 short, or perhaps a Spring pellet gun. Don't use a Benjamin or any Crosman product.
51106
I would not use this for an up close attempt to kill a racoon. This air rifle will handle squirrels, rabbits and maybe even a small possum with a well placed shot. Racoons are bigger, thicker skinned and mean as hell.
289985
It will easily kill a rabbit or squirrel but coons are tough. A head shot is a must and you have to be no longer than about 30 yards.
289986
Not sure. If you were fairly close and pumped the rifle at least 6 times; it might do the job.
1700880
(From a coyote hunter and owner of this airsoft gun perspective) This airsoft gun is not very loud so chances are that would not scare it off, the coyote may run away if you shoot it with this but chances are it will be back soon, coyotes are on the predator list in some states and i do not know if you live in one of them, but if you do you could just shoot it with a regular gun or a bow, if not you could trap it with a large box trap and let it go somewhere else, but hey if you want it's worth a shot to shoot it with this, good luck.
105748
I never had the opportunity to shoot the .25 but with the .22 I killed 3 squirrels with single shots to the chest with 14.3 grain crosman premier hollow points. For coons I would probably go with 18 grain JSB.
552524
Absolutely, I fire a 20 cal rifle into mine @ 1300 fps. I also use the trap for my 22 and 17 cal rifles. I only thing I had to do was to elevate the rear of the trap to keep the pellets from bouncing back out of the trap. Once I did that I had no problems. I do recommend the trap, especially for garage shooting.
2220401
While you could probably kill a raccoon with it, the answer would have to be no, it would not be good for hunting raccoons. If you get close enough, if you hit in the right place, if you use the right pellet, is too many 'if's. It is too likely the raccoon will scuttle away seriously wounded, which is bad. It is fine for birds, squirrels, and maybe small rabbits but for anything larger look for something that hits harder.
1577956
this is one of the most versatile co2 pistols I have seen. there are all kinds of modifications you can buy for this co2 pistolone is a sort of regulator to turn up the pressure that is released from the co2 giving it more power. i use mine for indoor target only, mice yes!! squirrels are tough to kill. maybe!! with the power mod.. I use a have a heart trap for the squirrels..i relocate them. if you want to kill them, use the Crossman 22 caliber optimums.also this 2300 can be moded for 22 caliber and turn up the pressure more money then maybe.
742222
This gun shoots 7.9 gr lead pellets right at 1000 fps. That is WAY more power than needed for rabbits, squirrels, and birds, including crows. At ranges to 30 or 35 yards, it is also enough power to kill groundhogs, possum, and raccoon with head shots! Not suitable for larger game like coyote though. And it is VERY lethal if you put the pellet where it should go!
1891153
We have many wild turkeys in our area. The coyote decoy, does not seem to intimidate them whatsoever. We only have one decoy though, it might work if you have a few scattered about. The turkeys do not go near the decoy in the field. It definitely helped with our goose problem though.
1472971
The initial loud reports are due to dieseling of the manufacturing oil in the barrel. It will burn our after a couple dozen shots. However, it is better to clean the barrel thoroughly before firing. Mine was quiet from the first shot and has been extremely accurate. I have killed over 50 squirrels in 2 months in my backyard. I would have more, but for some reason they seem to have stopped coming around.I found an easy technique for cleaning the barrel online. It uses cotton wads and fishing line.
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.
1524304
I would not think so. I trap and need to put down small ground squirrels and I use a .22, CO2 pistol point blank, and I usually have to put in several rounds to quickly dispatch them. I have put about 400 rounds through this model over the past 2 months and I am finally use to it. I started using the lighter, more expensive rounds, but really, the common pellets seem to do OK for my indoor, 45 foot cardboard targets once you learn to adjust for the drop. I have four other types of pellet pistols, but this one I like for the easy loading and cocking. It is plastic, large, so-so quality, but OK for just plinking at the price. I would not think so. I trap and need to put down small ground squirrels and I use a .22, CO2 pistol point blank, and I usually have to put in several rounds to quickly dispatch them. I have put about 400 rounds through this model over the past 2 months and I am finally use to it. I started using the lighter, more expensive rounds, but really, the common pellets seem to do OK for my indoor, 45 foot cardboard targets once you learn to adjust for the drop. I have four other types of pellet pistols, but this one I like for the easy loading and cocking. It is plastic, large, so-so quality, but... » Read More I would not think so. I trap and need to put down small ground squirrels and I use a .22, CO2 pistol point blank, and I usually have to put in several rounds to quickly dispatch them. I have put about 400 rounds through this model over the past 2 months and I am finally use to it. I started using the lighter, more expensive rounds, but really, the common pellets seem to do OK for my indoor, 45 foot cardboard targets once you learn to adjust for the drop. I have four other types of pellet pistols, but this one I like for the easy loading and cocking. It is plastic, large, so-so quality, but OK for just plinking at the price. « Show Less
670047
If a dog was caught it would be hurt but no dog will get caught in this trap. I wondered the same thing until I got mine and I saw that no dog could get caught. It is a wonderful coon catcher and possum trap. I have even bought me extras.
670046
Coon/oposum must reach into and LIFT up to set trap off catching hand.Dog won't reach in trap ,trigger must be lifted up to set off trap.Marshmellows good bait for coon.
945336
This rifle works very well on squirrels and small possum, I guess it would depend on how big the groundhog is. For a small one (5 lbs or less) I would say yes. Anything bigger, You may be better off just trapping and relocating them. It would be cruel to have to shoot it 10 times to kill it.
150176
Birds are very fragile and have hollow bones (it makes them lighter so they can fly). Shooting them with this gun is likely to fatally injure them--they will probably fly off somewhere and die a few days layer with a shattered rib cage. Seriously, don't do it. It's cruel and inhumane. Even if you try to miss, the ricochet could still have enough velocity to break their bones.
1327831
Maybe at close range with the right pellets. I personally never point guns at any living creatures. I highly recommend getting a 50 pack of Shoot and See. Much more fun than a barrel of squirrels.
2220404
You would have to have one heck of a shot to hunt Raccons with the 392. While, possible it only delivers 13 foot pounds of muzzle energy, whereas a 22lr rim fire will do about 80 ftlbs, I would stick with a 22 rim fire. If noise is a problem you can get sub-sonic 22lr rounds that sound like a hammer hitting metal they are a little less powerful, but will do.