i would prefer pneumatic or spring over co2.
would a .177caliber with 430 fps be enough?
2007-05-12 04:43:47 · 6 answers · asked by snippi f 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Beeman P-1 600fps with the .177
http://www.beeman.com
Webley Hurricane or Tempest 500fps in .177>I prefer the Hurricane
http://www.gunbroker.com
http://www.gunsamerica.com
These pistols are not being made anymore, but you can still find them for reasonable prices.
All three are high quality spring piston air pistols.
You're still going to be extremely limited in range, even with the P-1, 30 yards would probably be about the max range for rabbits. 25 yards for the Hurricane/Tempest.
A couple of sites to check out for air guns
http://www.airgunwarehouseinc.com
http://www.pyramidair.com
http://www.airgundepot.com
I would advise against a 400fps air pistol as a hunting weapon, >not enough penetration< it would be just fine for plinking or target shooting
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2007-05-12 09:59:51 · answer #1 · answered by C_F_45 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither have the power nor accuracy. The Crosman 2100b will send a light pellet, like RWS Hobby (7.0 grains) out the barrel at 725 fps. That is 8.17 ft lbs muzzle energy. A better choice would be the light domed Crosman pellet, you can expect that pellet to travel down the barrel about 715 fps and still is 8.17 ft lbs muzzle energy. This is a practical minimum. You will need to be able to make a head shot. Squirrels are fast and erratic, not easy to hit a 1" moving target beyond about 50', even if you are good. You state may or may not allow air gun hunting. Mine doesn't. You will need a license and to foll\ow the rules about season and what you can shoot. The rabbit will be even harder to take down. Finally, as a game animal, I hope you plan on eating what you shoot. Shooting for "fun" isn't hunting.
2016-05-21 03:01:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hunting is an enjoyable hobby. You will enjoy it if you use the right equipment. Your choice of tools will leave a squirrel angry and jumping through the trees. They are tough. You might kill a rabbit (they are very fragile creatures) if you guide your shot using the Force. Rabbits are FAST. No, I really mean FAST. The picture of fast that you have in your head right now is not even close. You will see one, then it will be gone. I have been unable to shoot them with a rifle. I use a shotgun.
2007-05-12 05:38:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're planning to stalk to within a foot or two of your prey, right? Or watch them dart away squealing in pain?
No commonly available air pistol is going to do the job. You might as well throw rocks.
2007-05-12 04:55:18 · answer #4 · answered by gunplumber_462 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, id use a 12 gauge and blow that g o d d a m n f.u.c.e.r. off my property ive done it before.
2007-05-12 09:10:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly, but it certianly would not be very effective!
ATLANIS WILL RISE AGAIN!
2007-05-12 04:59:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋