is the gun powerful enough to varmint hunt with such as ground hogs and raccoons
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
1826811
Only if you are very close. My chrony puts 14.35 grain pellets out at 435-450 fps which is only 6 to 6.5 ft pounds of force AT THE MUZZEL. by the time it is out 20 yards it is only 5 FPE and by 40 is only 4.5FPE .. not enough for racoons, not really enough for a squirrel unless you are within 10 yards OR a "top shot" that never misses a brain shot.
1826812
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.
1826813
yes easily it is deadly at 40 yards or better . it will punch through 1/2 plywood .
1795756
Yes but if you focus the NVG's for close range it will not be clear if you look up and far away. I use mine Hog hunting and I do use them walking in and out of the stand. The only issue I have is if I try to look out past about 40 yards when they are focused at close range.
947128
Yes, but I wouldn't try to shoot one at ranges farther than about 15 or 20 yards away because power would be a little on the weak side out to there. At 25 to 30 feet away you should get a clean kill with a good head shot. For general hunting purposes for squirrels this would not be my first choice because a pistols velocity and accuracy are for close range. For hunting squirrels I would recommend a rifle in the 1000 to 1200 feet per second range. There are several on the market at around 100.00 and less. But if you're just trying to keep squirrels away from your bird feeder this should do just fine....Hope this helps...J Yes, but I wouldn't try to shoot one at ranges farther than about 15 or 20 yards away because power would be a little on the weak side out to there. At 25 to 30 feet away you should get a clean kill with a good head shot. For general hunting purposes for squirrels this would not be my first choice because a pistols velocity and accuracy are for close range. For hunting squirrels I would recommend a rifle in the 1000 to 1200 feet per second range. There are several on the market at around 100.00 and less. But if you're just trying to keep squirrels away from your bird feeder this should do... » Read More Yes, but I wouldn't try to shoot one at ranges farther than about 15 or 20 yards away because power would be a little on the weak side out to there. At 25 to 30 feet away you should get a clean kill with a good head shot. For general hunting purposes for squirrels this would not be my first choice because a pistols velocity and accuracy are for close range. For hunting squirrels I would recommend a rifle in the 1000 to 1200 feet per second range. There are several on the market at around 100.00 and less. But if you're just trying to keep squirrels away from your bird feeder this should do just fine....Hope this helps...J « Show Less
1172564
in my opinion it doesn't have enough velosity for a humane kill with a fresh cartridge they claim 400 fps. get a break action pellet rifle with 1000 fps or higher
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.
1916542
Its excellent for hunting. Used it to shoot two wild hogs about 3 seconds apart a week ago. So far so good.
2224013
Yes it can kill a Racoon with a head shot. As for sighting it in I found that it wouldn't shot very accurate in the beginning but now that I've shot it about 200 times it's very accurate. It's a break barrel gun so once is all that it can be pumped.
2068820
No, simply no. Not enough muzzle velocity, therefore not impact to kill small game. Especially if it is not accurate enough. Hitting a squirrel with a BB will just chase him away.
2255658
No- definitely not. The biggest animal I would shoot with it is a raccoon or woodchuck and only within 15-20 yards. Squirrels and rabbits I'd go to 30 yards.
2200044
This air gun is reasonably accurate at 100 yds. I have mine sighted in at 50 yds. However, it may not have penetrating power enough to "kill" larger pests.
1577957
It can take down varmints, just attach a 21 or 18 inch barrel with a power valve and an extended probe, use Metal Mag pointed metal tip pellets, these pellets are deadly....they can go through both sides of a heavy empty food can at 50 feet away..with the mods you will get about 28 hard hitting shots, it is well worth it when you hear the sound of the pellet hitting a empty food can and going through both sides....also get yourself a pair of wooden grips which will make the pellet pistol feel way much better then the plastic grips that it comes with..
295940
It really depends more or your accuracy than the guns ability. Its firing in the 600 to 700 fps range, more powerful than a Daisy powerline pump but not as powerful as a Benjamin 392 pump. With its rifled barrel, I can take a squirrel down easy at 200 to 300 feet. Great gun for the price.
1546026
I have not, and would not use a revolver like this for squirrel. It would be far better and more responsible to use a rifle or other more suitable pellet gun for this. This is a fine revolver in my opinion but not powerful enough to reliably and humanely kill even relatively small animals.
2039429
I would not consider it rodent, raccoon, or bear resistant. The old GI steel ammo cans will be more reliable for your purpose.
559896
Don't know about racoons, but squirrels yes! One shotwith hunting pellets. The problem with this rifle is sighting the scope properly. Once it is has, there should be no problems with accuracy. I would think this rifle would take down a racoon also with a head shot, but again, I've no expedience with one, only squirrels.
895426
yes it can this shoots at 1000fps you can shoot squirrels with a gun that shoots with 700fps
1348952
No it cannot, its just a pellet gun. You can however use it for small game such a rabbit, squirrel and pigeon.