Hello all,
I will be building a chicken coop this summer, probably starting next month, and I would like to get a PCP that is adequate for predators up to coyotes. Shots would probably be inside 50 yards as the coop will not be more than that far from the house, and my shooting would be out of an upstairs window with an infrared scope. My nearest neighbor is about 1/4 mile away, but is a grumpy old man who has complained about people in the area shooting during daylight hours, and who thinks hunters are mean. I would want something fairly quiet to not bother him with any night time shooting.
A .25 shooting a heavy projectile with authority would be my first thought, as I already have a few moderators in .25 that should do the job. I am not looking for a premium airgun, although if I could find a Taipan Veteran Long in .25, I would be sorely tempted. A refurbished Seneca Eagle Claw might work well, or an Air Venturi Avenger with some of the inexpensive mods like a power plenum.
My second thought would be to get a big bore, as I know I will want to scratch that itch eventually. If I got a 45, something that could be turned down to shoot a lighter slug at lower energy, it certainly would do the job on anything trying to get into the coop. I could justify spending more on something in a big bore that I could take big game hunting. The Western Bush Buck/Pig looks interesting as it has the low power cocking option. The Airforce Texan also has some tunability, but not sure how much, to shoot with lower energy. I am guessing the noise will be much more substantial with one of these, even with a good mod.
Anyone have thoughts/experience on a higher FPE .25 for coyotes?
Anyone have experience using a .45 at lower FPE for racoons, foxes, and coyotes, and are they still pretty loud even at lower FPE and moderated?
Is there a strong case to be made for going to a 30 or 35, maybe a Gauntlet?
Have a good one,
-pg
I will be building a chicken coop this summer, probably starting next month, and I would like to get a PCP that is adequate for predators up to coyotes. Shots would probably be inside 50 yards as the coop will not be more than that far from the house, and my shooting would be out of an upstairs window with an infrared scope. My nearest neighbor is about 1/4 mile away, but is a grumpy old man who has complained about people in the area shooting during daylight hours, and who thinks hunters are mean. I would want something fairly quiet to not bother him with any night time shooting.
A .25 shooting a heavy projectile with authority would be my first thought, as I already have a few moderators in .25 that should do the job. I am not looking for a premium airgun, although if I could find a Taipan Veteran Long in .25, I would be sorely tempted. A refurbished Seneca Eagle Claw might work well, or an Air Venturi Avenger with some of the inexpensive mods like a power plenum.
My second thought would be to get a big bore, as I know I will want to scratch that itch eventually. If I got a 45, something that could be turned down to shoot a lighter slug at lower energy, it certainly would do the job on anything trying to get into the coop. I could justify spending more on something in a big bore that I could take big game hunting. The Western Bush Buck/Pig looks interesting as it has the low power cocking option. The Airforce Texan also has some tunability, but not sure how much, to shoot with lower energy. I am guessing the noise will be much more substantial with one of these, even with a good mod.
Anyone have thoughts/experience on a higher FPE .25 for coyotes?
Anyone have experience using a .45 at lower FPE for racoons, foxes, and coyotes, and are they still pretty loud even at lower FPE and moderated?
Is there a strong case to be made for going to a 30 or 35, maybe a Gauntlet?
Have a good one,
-pg
