Rabbit and pigeon Hunting .177

[RAMCAM 4]

I have been told by my local gunshop to hit pigeons at the top of the wing with a .177 not sure about that i only go for head shots but the say it drops em dead by smashing the bones through the body.

[redeye jedi 39]

if you can confidentely hit the top of its wing then surely you can make a head shot so whats the point???????

[Shooter08 0]

Wouldn't That Just Wing Them ?

Some Of Them Pigeons Are Tough Lil Cookies

[RAMCAM 4]

if you can confidentely hit the top of its wing then surely you can make a head shot so whats the point???????

 

Just curious but i have always gone for head shots myself, i thought may be it would drop them but they might die in pain.

[Sterry 0]

when i shoot them with a .22 mind, i tend to go for a head shot, mainly because if you miss judge the distance as i sometimes do it will either go straight over and not harm it or go in to the neck for an instant kill. that said when i do pest control on ferals if i cant get a head/neck shot for whatever reason the back or shoulder is my next choice, remember this is where the majority of the vital organs are so almost instant kill.

[RAMCAM 4]

when i shoot them with a .22 mind, i tend to go for a head shot, mainly because if you miss judge the distance as i sometimes do it will either go straight over and not harm it or go in to the neck for an instant kill. that said when i do pest control on ferals if i cant get a head/neck shot for whatever reason the back or shoulder is my next choice, remember this is where the majority of the vital organs are so almost instant kill.

 

thanks for the info

Edited February 11, 2009 by RAMCAM

[targa 5]

I always hit them in the back, or just above the breast in the neck on front. .177 penetrates a bit more, so I take my chances. they mostly drop without flapping a wing, and thats how I like it.

[Guest air gunner]

head shot! drops em clean other shots mean injured bird not cool

[RAMCAM 4]

I always hit them in the back, or just above the breast in the neck on front. .177 penetrates a bit more, so I take my chances. they mostly drop without flapping a wing, and thats how I like it.

 

great thanks

 

Where is the best place to hit a rabbit?.

[hiho 5]

i shoot pigeons and crows in the chest just drop dead

rabbits go for the head

[redeye jedi 39]

I always hit them in the back, or just above the breast in the neck on front. .177 penetrates a bit more, so I take my chances. they mostly drop without flapping a wing, and thats how I like it.

 

great thanks

 

Where is the best place to hit a rabbit?.

 

depends on how good you are with your airgun mate, a head shot is always best but if you cant do that then a shot to the heart will drop them for sure. alot of people swear by cavity shots.

[RAMCAM 4]

I always hit them in the back, or just above the breast in the neck on front. .177 penetrates a bit more, so I take my chances. they mostly drop without flapping a wing, and thats how I like it.

 

great thanks

 

Where is the best place to hit a rabbit?.

 

depends on how good you are with your airgun mate, a head shot is always best but if you cant do that then a shot to the heart will drop them for sure. alot of people swear by cavity shots.

 

What is the maximum distance for a 12ftp rifle on a rabbit?, i have finally got permission on a farm would you shoot out to 60 yards with a .177?.

[Malt 379]

I always hit them in the back, or just above the breast in the neck on front. .177 penetrates a bit more, so I take my chances. they mostly drop without flapping a wing, and thats how I like it.

 

great thanks

 

Where is the best place to hit a rabbit?.

 

depends on how good you are with your airgun mate, a head shot is always best but if you cant do that then a shot to the heart will drop them for sure. alot of people swear by cavity shots.

 

What is the maximum distance for a 12ftp rifle on a rabbit?, i have finally got permission on a farm would you shoot out to 60 yards with a .177?.

No.

 

I personally wouldn't go any further than 40 yards, with any cal 12ft/lbs rifle. I have done in the past on the odd occasion.

[RAMCAM 4]

What is the maximum distance for a 12ftp rifle on a rabbit?, i have finally got permission on a farm would you shoot out to 60 yards with a .177?.

No.

 

I personally wouldn't go any further than 40 yards, with any cal 12ft/lbs rifle. I have done in the past on the odd occasion.

 

Thanks

[davyt63 1,845]

I always hit them in the back, or just above the breast in the neck on front. .177 penetrates a bit more, so I take my chances. they mostly drop without flapping a wing, and thats how I like it.

 

great thanks

 

Where is the best place to hit a rabbit?.

 

depends on how good you are with your airgun mate, a head shot is always best but if you cant do that then a shot to the heart will drop them for sure. alot of people swear by cavity shots.

 

What is the maximum distance for a 12ftp rifle on a rabbit?, i have finally got permission on a farm would you shoot out to 60 yards with a .177?.

No.

 

I personally wouldn't go any further than 40 yards, with any cal 12ft/lbs rifle. I have done in the past on the odd occasion.

 

 

as maltenby says its personal preference!!

i would and have,different circumstances require different tactics.

 

IE: stalking no!! because the joy is in the stalk the placement of the shot comes naturally

 

static shooting { sniping } i find a lot more comfortable with, breathing under control nice and steady shots.kill zone every time mil dots are very effective in this situation once you know your range .