WIll this Rifle kill ground hogs??? I have a herd in my back yard and the city won't let me use my 22.
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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.
945337
This air gun is more than adequate for the purpose of killing ground hogs in your yard.
945338
The muzzle velocity of this air rifle is approx. the same as a standard .22 round at 1200 fps. So a well placed shot to the head I would think would be lethal
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Probably if you hit them with a head shot with one of the "Destroyer"pelletsade by Crossman. Check with the city though. Air rifles are illegal to shoot in the city limits in most places. My city won't allow it.
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as long as your yard is not very big, and you are not shooting over 80-110 ft. it would have to be a head shot as ground hogs are alot tougher than squirrels or rabbits. remember a pellet is very easily blown off coarse, so dont try on windy day. all thing considered, good luck.
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I have taken rabbits and skunks with this rifle. As long as you are not shooting from too far a distance, and your shot placement is good, you should have no problems taking down a ground hog. I shoot mine without the scope, as I was unable to get the scope to stay zeroed. You might also want to consider a .22 air rifle instead of a .177. Although you will not get the same fps, you will get better knock down power. Some of the newer .22 air rifles have a pretty respectable fps rating, if you are willing to spend a little more. I also recommend the Gamo Rocket pellets. I have experienced better accuracy and penetration with these pellets. Happy hunting! I have taken rabbits and skunks with this rifle. As long as you are not shooting from too far a distance, and your shot placement is good, you should have no problems taking down a ground hog. I shoot mine without the scope, as I was unable to get the scope to stay zeroed. You might also want to consider a .22 air rifle instead of a .177. Although you will not get the same fps, you will get better knock down power. Some of the newer .22 air rifles have a pretty respectable fps rating, if you are willing to spend a little more. I also recommend the Gamo Rocket pellets. I have experienced... » Read More I have taken rabbits and skunks with this rifle. As long as you are not shooting from too far a distance, and your shot placement is good, you should have no problems taking down a ground hog. I shoot mine without the scope, as I was unable to get the scope to stay zeroed. You might also want to consider a .22 air rifle instead of a .177. Although you will not get the same fps, you will get better knock down power. Some of the newer .22 air rifles have a pretty respectable fps rating, if you are willing to spend a little more. I also recommend the Gamo Rocket pellets. I have experienced better accuracy and penetration with these pellets. Happy hunting! « Show Less
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Not sure, but it will take down squirrels with no problem. I would imagine it would take out a griund hog to. Just use the pellets that break apart on impact to maximize damage.
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Like the previous answerer I have also used this on rifles of larger caliber than .22. I'm certain it will be fine.
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,absolutely it'll clean all of that out all that black powder residue 1 of the best cleaners around that being said please note that I said cleaner that means inside the boar if the gun is blued keep it off the blueing long-term exposure to this could possibly cause pitting while cleaning the boar I would invert your rifle or whatever it is you're cleaning so that any excess solvent runs out to the cardboard or whatever you have it sitting on August we put something underneath the weapon tonight just let it rest on your floor as a solvent will probably eat through the linoleum or whatever you have for flooring it will eat through just about anything if its exposed long enough well I hope this helped you happy shooting
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Please don,t use this rifle on any animal. It has enough power to wound or kill.
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You'll put some serious "pock-marks" in it if you shoot it with the .223. Get a gong, they're more robust and can handle the higher velosity rifle rounds.
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excellent choice for a .22 pump action rifle and no there will be no movement of the sight ,as it would be mounted on the barrel and the reloading action is involved elsewhere. enjoy your rifle but be careful. ask someone to give you clear and consistent coaching/instruction on firearm safety. remember, it only takes a split second of inattention and someone is dead or seriously injured ....and you're in deep trouble...and even if found to be an accident , you will be troubled ... all your life. tom h.
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It's made pretty well but not strong enough for a 22. Don't use bb's as they bounce back as they warn you. Use pellets. that's the only projectile that's safe. You can hear it hit and it jiggles the target but will not flip it. It leaves a mark on the zombie. You get a few extra zombies but you can make colored copies and glue them on sticky labels.
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Not likely. Need 22 cal or 223. Small animals only at a fairly close distance - 20-30'.
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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.
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This is meant for a Mossberg 500, so probably not. Since you are talking about a .22 rifle, it wouldn't risk it. You should search for one that is specifically for your gun.
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Yes, I have used a .22 at 50 yards and and you can hear it ping. Fro .22 you might was to purchase the VisiChalk Ferris Wheel Target System, its fun to use, both kids and adults enjoy it, especially new shooters.
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i bought it for ground hogs but didn't work and then i ran over it with mower.........oops. it really was accident. thought it might have chased bats from gazebo.
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It is not if you can it is should you. You can hunt elk with a 223. should you (NO). I have not hunted elk with this but I have found that with practice it is very accurate. I did shoot a large buck whitetail at 50yd. the bolt passed through it side ways and landed 20yd. beyond. I think with a good shot It would take down a elk clean.
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Didnt have it when I did have to sight in my Gamo Whisper, but I did use it to zero my Marlin XL7 in 30-06. It handled the kick from that mule just fine, air rifle should be no issue. As you may already know, break action air rifles actually push forward when they recoil due to the momentum of the piston slamming forward, which will just lock it onto the rest even tighter. My one recommendation is to fill the stand (it has openings for this) with heavy sand or lead shot to add mass and keep it in place better. Mine weighs about 15lbs now, filled with a fine lead shot from sandbag weights.
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The literature I recieved with my RWS .22 34 Combo says its dangerous for 575 yds. My backyard abuts the highway and has a concrete wall for my backdrop. I knock out small concrete chips from 50 yards with 14.5 grain ammo. Killed 2 starlings from 15 yards, pellet went thru the first and still had enough power to kill the one behind it. I'm VERY cautious about where I aim and would not use it unless i know exactly what is down range.
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Kind of a relative question, isn't it? It's a pellet trap. It's made to be shot at with a pellet gun. If you are concern with power of gun then err on the side of caution and get a trap for a .22. I use a 1200 Fps rifle without issue in my backyard, but at a range of 40-60 feet.
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It should do just fine on a .223 rifle. I have mine on a .308 and it seems to be holding up. As for the range it is what ever you sight it in for when you are out shooting.