I just got some new pellets called " rabbit magnums" they weigh 21 grains in .22 but clock in @ a dissapointing 500 fps
Would this be enough to take a rabbit out ??
2007-11-30 08:49:46 · 10 answers · asked by j.franciscoo 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I have bagged many rabbits with this gun in .22 with poor pellets weighing just 10 grains .
2007-11-30 09:04:44 · update #1
Of course you can!
SPEED DOES NOT = POWER!!
Your gun is just under 12 ft/lb of energy, a full grown male adult rabbit only needs 4 ft/lbs of energy to the head to kil it.
But i would not shoot a more then 30 meters with it becasue it will have a rainbow like trajectory.
I know i will get thumbs down by some people but if you know a bit about ballistic you will know im right.
2007-11-30 20:50:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only for a close in shot. Frankly, I wouldn't, the poor characteristics may only injure the creature without bagging. Not a responsible thing for a hunter. Depending on your age and location, consider a lever action, single shot rifle (carbine) that will accommodate the "shooting gallery" type .22 short. The cartridge is small, the powder charge light and the bullet is soft. Much safer than normal .22s. BUT STILL DEADLY EXERCISE PROPER GUN HANDLING. I also assume your hunting is for rabbit stew and not just for killing. We are given Dominion over all creatures on the earth, the price for this Dominion is responsibility. Good hunting!
2007-11-30 09:00:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For rabbits you can do the job easily with something around 500 fps.
2007-11-30 23:46:43 · answer #3 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At that FPS only with a close range head shot. I wouldn't recommend you use a gun this weak as you are more likely to seriously injure a Rabbit and not make a quick clean kill..
2007-11-30 08:56:52 · answer #4 · answered by JD 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
most pellet guns don't have that much fps and they kill a rabbit just fine (as long as you get a head shot). This round should be plenty for a small animal.
2007-11-30 08:55:34 · answer #5 · answered by Pure_Citrus 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i think that you either need a higher fsp on your pellet gun or you need to upgrade to a real .22 or shotgun because you wouldent want to just injure a rabbit i would only use that gun for back yard pest control
2007-11-30 09:07:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you get a good shot you can kill a human with that thing don't try that go get you some rabbits
2007-11-30 11:52:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on two key factors:distance and weather. If it's far off or humid, it'd be a hard call.
2007-11-30 13:40:43 · answer #8 · answered by JD 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no it would not. you need to use a shotgun, or real .22 cal. a bee bee gun wouldnt be enough to KILL it. srry!
2007-11-30 09:13:36 · answer #9 · answered by DeerSlayer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget about it.* Very bad Idea.*
2007-11-30 09:13:08 · answer #10 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋