So I’ve been drawn to a .22 cal springer for a while now. It would mostly be used for fun in the back yard just keeping the skills going, but would otherwise make sure I had squirrels and rabbits in a sack. With that said I’ve figured I’d want it to be at least capable of dispatching something like a raccoon within 7 yds. I’ve seen it stated I’d need 25 ft/lbs for raccoons and I’ve seen interesting rifles stating only 22 ft/lbs and was wondering about people’s experiences where the energy figures were close but just a bit under like this. I’d be braining them at that distance. I don’t want to be inhumane at all though.
Now if raccoon from out away from town (away from trash) tasted good I might be more inclined to get a more powerful springer able to plug him at 25 yds, but I’m not sure about them, opossums, or foxes and other similar sized critters. Having a more powerful air gun is nice though…
Now if raccoon from out away from town (away from trash) tasted good I might be more inclined to get a more powerful springer able to plug him at 25 yds, but I’m not sure about them, opossums, or foxes and other similar sized critters. Having a more powerful air gun is nice though…