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    Max power Pistol

    I know this is a controversial topic but I have a rat problem in my garden. I see no point in shooting the bastards with a thing that they can head off or crawl away and die in agony from. I know the pistol limit is 6 ft lb how close does any pistol reach? This is not for hunting but for pest (illence) control.
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    It's not about the power so much as the accuracy, can you seriously guarantee a 3/4" (bottlecap size) group at 10 yards with a pistol? I can with my 10m target pistol but that's not for pest control as 10m target shooting is a far different discipline than shooting vermin. Use a rifle, much more chance of making a humane shot. Even rats deserve a quick death.
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    On a good day yes I can.
    But I still would not shoot a rat with an air pistol.

    There are plenty of small rifle options around.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Micky Spillane View Post
    I know this is a controversial topic but I have a rat problem in my garden. I see no point in shooting the bastards with a thing that they can head off or crawl away and die in agony from.
    You've sort of answered your own question there --- use a rifle, they have more power and they're easier to place a pellet correctly with for humane dispatch.



    This is why the Admin team don't condone the use of pistols against live quarry.




    All the best Mick
    Last edited by T 20; 11-10-2018 at 08:26 AM.

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