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While there may be a more suitable cartridge, it will get the job done.
In some states like Washington were I live it is illegal to harvest a fox with a rimfire rifle. Check the game laws for your state.
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∙ 13y agoDeer can be killed with a .22 down to a .22 short, the issue is what distance do you want to be effective. I have owned a deer farm for the last 20 years and have killed hundreds of deer with a .22 caliber. If you want the deer to die quickly the animal must be shot in the brain cavity. A .22 LR will immobilize a deer instantly out to about 90yards in this fashion. Shooting a deer any other place with a .22 could be considered inhumane since the animal will suffer extensively. A gut shot deer will take 5 to 10 days to die and suffer unbearably.
Also in many places using a .22 is illegal. But if you can hit a deer in the heart and get in a neck shot it will die pretty darn close to where it was hit
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∙ 13y ago22 rimfire's have been shooting foxes in the hen house for years. I would not to take a shotgun for that job. Keep the range reasonable (100 ft or less) so a good clean shot / kill is going to happen.
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∙ 12y agoMaybe. Depends on where the deer is shot, from what distance. Much more likely to WOUND the deer- which is why in most US states, it is not legal to deer hunt with a .22 rimfire.
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∙ 9y agoNo.
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Could a 22 caliber pellet gun kill a deer?
it may kill a deer if you were lucky. But it is not the best choice for hunting deer. Remember a .22 pellet is the same size slug as a regular .22 cal bullet and I would not hunt deer with a .22 cal rifle. It's just a poor choice.
Can a 22 rifle kill a deere?
Maybe. Depends on where the deer is shot, from what distance. Much more likely to WOUND the deer- which is why in most US states, it is not legal to deer hunt with a .22 rimfire.
Will a 22 air rifle kill a pheasant?
Yes. But I suggest using hunting pellets.
Can a 22 cal air rifle with pba pellets kill someone?
Definitely Yes it can.
What can 900 fps 22 cal air rifle kill?
Rodents and small game.
What is the biggest game a 22 rifle can kill?
Raccoons and large possums are the largest things.
What is the smallest gun that can kill a deer?
It depends on what you mean. If you mean legally, many U.S. states require a caliber larger than .22 or 223, however, that IS legal in some states. If you mean what caliber will kill a deer, almost any rifle caliber will, but .22 or .223 is questionable, which is why many states prohibit that for deer hunting.
Can a 22 caliber pellet kill a deer?
It may be possible- but a .22 caliber pellet rifle will not RELIABLY kill a deer, and it is probably not legal in your area. A .22 pellet simply does not have the energy to damage nerves and organs to produce a quick and humane kill. .22 rimfire rifles have been used to kill deer, frequently by poachers. However, there have been many more deer wounded by .22s that would die much later from an infection. While it may be possible, it is not a good idea, and definitely not sportsmanlike hunting.
How many fps does a gun need to kill a rabbit?
Normally a 600-700 fps air rifle will kill a rabbit at around 30-40 yards away. So this will include a .22 caliber air rifle or if your looking for something with less power that will just kill birds, try looking for a .177 or .20 caliber air rifle but if you are looking to hunt game like rabbits go for .22
Is it legal to hunt deer with a 22 magnum rifle in North Carolina?
No. .243/6.5mm is the minimum allowed for deer in NC.
How can you kill sea rats?
You use a 22. rifle
What states can you kill a turkey with a 22. rifle?
None
