PCP Air Pistols for humane despatch?

[spudlington 3]

Just looking for advice on whether air pistols are up to the job of humane despatch of trapped squirrels mink fox etc. I have been considering getting myself a 22pistol for target shooting but since geting myself a precharged pneumatic rifle i've been thinking an air pistol might be a better choice. I could use it for a bit of plinking and would also be a more discrete way of humane despatch than carrying a sleeved rifle around. Anytime i feel the need to shoot with something a bit more powerful i can shoot 9mm's etc at the range i'm in.

 

Chhers

 

Spudlington

[RatSnatcher 0]

I am not sure about dispatching a fox with one, but I use a tempest it does the job .

 

The only pistol I reckon worth getting is a FN8, but you will pay a lot for the pleasure of owning one

[stubby 175]

I thought the same when I got my pestie job, and got a webley hurricane

would be better off chucking it at them

[john b 38]

Stubby

I've found that it's better to have the pistol a little way away from the trap. I started off getting it as close as possible and I swear the pellets bounced off.

 

Few feet away and much better.

[spudlington 3]

Cheers for the replies so far. Who makes the FN8?

[Duzabit 0]

Hi there'

 

The best air pistol on the market in my opinion, and

i have used a few, is the crossman ratbuster' this is

the one i now use all the time.

 

It is ideal for close despatch of live trapped small animals.

Also great in enclosed loft spaces for feral pigeons when

fitted with a laser.

 

Duz