Sorry if this has been asked before. . .
I've got a big deer problem on our property and want to drive them off. They show no fear of humans. (Maybe someone is feeding them somewhere.)
I've already got motion activated sprinklers - but the deer seem to be getting used to that.
The "Gamo 6110017154 Varmint Air Rifle .177 Cal" gun is in my sights but might be too powerful.
Is there an ammo that can be used or modified so that it won't penetrate deer hide?
The rifle would serve two purposes - mainly to drive off deer. Secondly, to reduce the local rabbit population.
The rifle probably won't get used for more than a few hundred shots over it's lifetime.
I like the price point for the Gamo Varmint Rifle.
Would that be a good rifle selection?
I
Conclusion Edit: Thanks you for all the responses. An airgun is not a suitable tool for chasing off deer. A paintball gun is however, a useful tool to do the job based on the research that I've done to date. Please read the following responses if interested. My original question is of no further interest to me.
I've got a big deer problem on our property and want to drive them off. They show no fear of humans. (Maybe someone is feeding them somewhere.)
I've already got motion activated sprinklers - but the deer seem to be getting used to that.
The "Gamo 6110017154 Varmint Air Rifle .177 Cal" gun is in my sights but might be too powerful.
Is there an ammo that can be used or modified so that it won't penetrate deer hide?
The rifle would serve two purposes - mainly to drive off deer. Secondly, to reduce the local rabbit population.
The rifle probably won't get used for more than a few hundred shots over it's lifetime.
I like the price point for the Gamo Varmint Rifle.
Would that be a good rifle selection?
I
Conclusion Edit: Thanks you for all the responses. An airgun is not a suitable tool for chasing off deer. A paintball gun is however, a useful tool to do the job based on the research that I've done to date. Please read the following responses if interested. My original question is of no further interest to me.