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
945339
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.
945340
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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,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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I would think the rifle would be successful with crows as I only use mine on pest squirrels. Even body shots eliminate the squirrels.
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If you mean shooting it in a large back yard, yeah. With solid backing material (1/2" plywood) and cardboard boxes and filler. Shooting at plastic water/soda bottles filled with water will slow down your projectiles well. This BB/pellet gun is no kiddie BB gun, like the Marksman Zombie Splat BB Repeater Rifle (which I also own; which is a lot more powerful than you would imagine, too), so treat it with respect and care for it. It's a nice rifle, though the pellet loading mechanism is little cumbersome/annoying. It would be nice if Daisy made a break-barrel...
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Do not know about ground hogs but for Raccoons I would say no. I have an RWS 34 that is 100 to 150 fps faster and I consider it not powerful enough for coons, marginal on large fox squirrels. Only good for squirrels if your shot placement is very good.
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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 have seen Kieth Warren and The Pig Man both shhot hogs in the head dropping them on the spot at 20 yards with these. A ground hig should be easy Pickens... Just use good shot placement to ensure an ethical kill.
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YES. I shoot in my back yard with a RWS 34 at 25 yds. And it works just fine. I put a piece of carpet behind it to catch strays, if I miss. Good pellet trap.
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I must assume that you aren't really really close to these animals! This gun will not harm them but it sure can piss 'em off. The gun is powerful enough to put out an eye however. If you are trying to run the animals off your property, have at it.
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The scope will work, but not the trajectory adjustment. it's pre set for the 22lr.
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I shot 22 LR and they slightly bulged the target plates. AK 47 is much more powerful than a 22 and it will damage the target plates.
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Also the first 6 shots are so will sound like a real 22,(dieseling) so dont shoot in town till its clean. I dont shoot any of my other pellet guns now.You may say 850-900, but thats 22 cal 14.3 not a little 177, if you put a 10 or so 177 in an airhawk it will probably drop to 750-800 with a lot less energy. Once you fire the ruger air magnum its the go to gun and get 22 cal not 177. Yes get the 22 cal, youll be glad you did.
606642
You are better with the 22 caliber. This is an excellent product. Two of my friends have purchased the air rifle after using mine.
1472175
yes you will be able too ... my dad uses it for gophers at 100 yards with a 22lr
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I use mine with an AR15 in .223 with a 20 inch bull barrel and the elevation marks seem to work well with the basic zero at 100 yds. I think this scope is not intended for .22. I use a BSA sweet .22 scope with my Remington 597 with good results at 100 yds to 200 with adjustments easy.
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Mounted mine on MP 15/ 22 does a good . Don't think I would put on AR if shooting at critters out past 150 yards. Hope this helps other then that I really like the scope.
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yes. this is a powerful weapon. not a red ryder bb gun. it can kill small game easily at 60 yards. mine pierced a can clean thru at 30 yards. u se extreme caution when you are using it. I would class it with a 22 cal. rifle. I own a 22 and it exhibits very close to the same power. you tube has a great vid showing exterminators cleaning out a barn contaminated with rats. I love mine and it doesent have any restrictions as it goes not operate with gun powder. hope this helps.