My air rifle is a FWB 300 about 7.5 joules or 55 foot pounds. I'm having a rough time killing Rats, after a solid body hit they always make it into the bushes and/or their burrow. I'd like to figure out a way to DRT them. I've been experimenting with different pellets all claiming to be the answer. I'm thinking the answer might be a quick expanding pellet. A soft lead hollow point might be the answer, it needs to expand quickly because my rifle is on the slow side. Most of my shots are at runners, so headshots are iffy. Any recommendations, I've got a decent collection of pellets, at least six types so far that have me underwhelmed. Likely a couple of thousand that I may eventually use for target practice, but pretty much useless otherwise. Last Fall it was mice, we had a bunch of them, this Spring it is Rats, at least four generations running around here. I've been trapping and shooting them and haven't made much of a dent in the population so far, methinks they are breeding faster than I can kill them. My Cat is AWOL I haven't seen hide nor hair of it since the Rats took over. My Terriers are too old to catch many Rats, one is fifteen the other seventeen. I'm anti-poison especially with the dogs running around, if they don't get into the poison the likelihood of them eating a poisoned Rat is high. Any help is appreciated.
george38
I had to look up your rifle: a .177 shooting a little over 500 fps may be a little "under powered" to take rats.
Feinwerkbau 300S Air Rifle | SKU 4859 - Baker Airguns
Have you thought about going with a larger, more powerful air rifle, like a Diana 34 in .22? It shoots pellets around 900 fps. If you buy a Diana, I highly recommend you go with one of their German made rifles.
Feinwerkbau 300S Air Rifle | SKU 4859 - Baker Airguns
Have you thought about going with a larger, more powerful air rifle, like a Diana 34 in .22? It shoots pellets around 900 fps. If you buy a Diana, I highly recommend you go with one of their German made rifles.
.22 cal shorts. Not much difference in the sound from your .177 or .22 cal air gun. You will need to find a bolt, or pump action rifle to fire them, they do not work real well in a automatic.
If you have to stick with the current power of your rifle, I guess your only option are the pellets. Here is an article on selecting the best .177 pellets for hunting:
10 Best .177 Pellet For Hunting February 2023 - Top Reviews (outdoorintensity.com)
I recommend trying several different pellets to determine the ones that work best with your rifle.
10 Best .177 Pellet For Hunting February 2023 - Top Reviews (outdoorintensity.com)
I recommend trying several different pellets to determine the ones that work best with your rifle.
A Gamo 1250 will get the job done. You know a Possum really doesn't bother anyone. They eat ticks and bugs, and other things. They have 5 fingers and toes, and suffer frostbite from the cold just like you. But if you are set on eradicating it, without the neighbors knowing about it, then get you a Gamo and some hunters pellets.
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