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[JDR]

HW 50 22 cal fine for squirrels but for raccoons? They can get very big. I know it is possible but would you not want something more powerful?

 

[orangeokie]

mainly pests

Whatever gun you start with put consistent accuracy near the top of your list.

 

[10pointbuck]

Whatever gun you start with put consistent accuracy near the top of your list.

that is definitely at the top of my list

 

[10pointbuck]

IF your just planning on in the yard stuff you might really consider a break barrel HW50 as your first experience , just a gun and pellets and your ready for pests / targets for practice . Very high resale also ,

I have had many break barrels and really don't like the cocking of them

 

[beerthief]

ok then maybe a C02 gun , it is just that a PCP requires an air source ($$$)

 

[Bowhunter73]

Welcome to a great place to learn and great people to help you spend your money. Lol

 

[maxtrouble]

The venerable Marauder .25 would be a good first choice. Lots of go fast parts (not needed but available) is easy to fill at 3k with a hand pump and would take care of either a squirrel or racoon.

That is a deep rabbit hole right there, fair warning!