Would this be good for gophers or ground squirrels up to 40 feet distance with Raptor Gold Pellets?
1830681
The pistol at a distance of say 15 ft would most likely kill them. If your going to go farther get a break barrel rifle that shoots at least 1000 FPS.
1830682
I personally would not recommend it. Even with the PBA ammo, it does not produce enough velocity for me to consider it an effective small game hunting pistol.thanksPyramyd Air Team
1830683
I personally would not recommend it. Even with the PBA ammo, it does not produce enough velocity for me to consider it an effective small game hunting pistol. thanks Pyramyd Air Team
1826810
I use it to kill squirrels which are getting into my animal feed and eating my nuts and fruits. As a former hunter (I do not like getting up at the dark hours to sit in the cold and wait for something), I would say it would be able to take out either within a reasonable distance but long distance like a regular 22 rifle would find easy isn't within an air rifle's ability
1803590
I would think it could work, I have never tried it. Unfortunately, The squirrels get to it before the birds
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!
1120168
I can't answer that Karen. I use it for squirrels and it worked until it rained and I had to reapply.
2042809
I dont hunt squirrels, but think this Destroyer pellet would be just fine in that case. It is designed to mushroom upon impact rather than going completely through your target. My only kill so far was a crow, and it took off right after I fired, making me think I missed. Wrong, found crow dead on the far side of a fence 100 ft away.
1500309
You'll probably need leads to pest control with this. I've had squirrels take multiple shots before dying, which is inhumane and sometimes even get away. You may want to invest in a higher end pumper, or a break barrel for pest control. Lead free pellets just don't have the punch needed to kill.
859413
No, it is made from a light plastic so a gopher would rip right through it. Bit works perfectly to keep birds out while allowing bees in.
2284805
I would think the rifle would be successful with crows as I only use mine on pest squirrels. Even body shots eliminate the squirrels.
1458207
They may; I have caught one ground squirrel in my Cinch traps. He barely fit. They work well with pocket gophers.Stan
313791
I doube it will work. I used it to scare rabbits and squirrels from the yard. It works for a couple of days, then they came back. As long as they have a nest nearby, they will get used to the smell in a few days.
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
1268015
There are two holes, opposite each other. The feed tends to "Pool" outside the feeder, giving ample opportunity for multiple deer(And squirrels and raccoons) to reach the feed. I don't think this would be good for pellets because they would get wet.
1819862
very accurate, I shoot a very heavy pellet 21 gr. so i don't try to far. after 20 yards drop off really kicks in. but at 15yds chipmunk or squirrel are easy to hit. can group 50cent piece size when shooting off rest at 15 to 20 yard. and at that distance it will penetrate both sides soup can
1982037
Please don't. The absolute minimum energy required to kill a squirrel with a headshot is 3 fpe, which this thing just BARELY makes. That said, steel BBs in a smooth bore gun are NOT accurate enough to make headshots past 10 yards or so. Buy a springer, or better yet a .22lr gun if you want to hunt small game. This thing is for target shooting.
1611265
I have never thought to try it for gophers and moles. I have a problem with those critters, myself. I do not believe it would work on them because the Yard Guard Repellers are used above ground. Gophers and moles have underground tunnels. The sound waves the machine emits would only work above ground.
2136251
I would not recommend it for that, squirrels are very industrious and have all the time in the world the only thing that stops them is metal conduit.