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WeirsGuard · 05-13-2011, 03:01 PM

Donnamatrix / nightrider,

Sorry I couldn't post before you did your research. These airguns have a muzzle velocity equivelant to a .22 firearm but with a much shorter range. The projectile is an hour glass-shaped pellet with a bullet-shaped nose. I paid about $80 for mine at WalMart. When you look for them, they are not marketed as a kid's target gun but as a varmint gun. As they are not a firearm they are legal for use in most, if not all, localities. Check with local police if you have concerns.

I used mine at a distance of about 50 feet and it was immediately effective. My guess on an effective kill range would be up to 80 - 100 feet depending on the size of the target. Ground Hogs are very perceptive with great hearing. But they are also not so smart. They will return again even if you shoot and miss. Be patient.

Not my favorite means of getting rid of the critter, but Ground Hogs tend to be persistant and destructive. If this is a viable option for you, I know some folks prefer non-lethal methods, you'll be rid of Mr. Ground Hog very quickly.

05-13-2011, 03:01 PM	#15
WeirsGuard Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Ground Hog Disposal Airgun Donnamatrix / nightrider, Sorry I couldn't post before you did your research. These airguns have a muzzle velocity equivelant to a .22 firearm but with a much shorter range. The projectile is an hour glass-shaped pellet with a bullet-shaped nose. I paid about $80 for mine at WalMart. When you look for them, they are not marketed as a kid's target gun but as a varmint gun. As they are not a firearm they are legal for use in most, if not all, localities. Check with local police if you have concerns. I used mine at a distance of about 50 feet and it was immediately effective. My guess on an effective kill range would be up to 80 - 100 feet depending on the size of the target. Ground Hogs are very perceptive with great hearing. But they are also not so smart. They will return again even if you shoot and miss. Be patient. Not my favorite means of getting rid of the critter, but Ground Hogs tend to be persistant and destructive. If this is a viable option for you, I know some folks prefer non-lethal methods, you'll be rid of Mr. Ground Hog very quickly.