Like any projectile that is falling at terminal speed, it is possible to injure or kill, especially if it strikes a child.
In any event this is against the law to knowingly do this unspeakable act.
Yes it just depends how well you place the pellet and the fpe on the rifle a head-shot on a raccoon is good and heart and lung shot is good but you should place the shot at only how good the gun and your own air rifle about 25-30 yards. Your rifle should have at least 1000 feet per second.
You do mean pellet rifle, not pellet gun. The Phantom is a rifle. First of all not all Wallmarts carry the same air rifles in every store let alone every state. But I can help you with this information. The Phantom is a .177 caliber rifle that is rated at 1000 Feet Per Second (FPS) I suggest looking for a rifle that has a higher FPS ie: 1200 FPS or a .22 caliber rifle that shoots close to 1000 FPS. A .22 at 800 FPS will be a bit slower but it is a bigger pellet and will have more knock-down power than a .177 pellet at 1000 FPS. Don't confuse Speed with Power. Think of it this way. If I shot a 1/4 piece of plywood with a .177 pellet, I would make a very nice dent in it. If I shot the same piece of wood with a .22 caliber Pellet at 900 fps I would most likely make a hole most of the way through it. Why Because the .22 is a much heaver pellet.
I believe you are asking about a Beeman1051 air rifle. Air rifle companies do not advertise the distance pellets travel, because there are several factors involved, like the weight of the pellet the effects of crosswind and the power source. But they do advertise the FPS (Feet Per Second) The 1051 is rated at 1000 FPS. I would say the the pellet will travel well over 100 yards.
Ther velocity when falling 1000 meters is v=sqroot(2x1000x9.8) = 140 meters/second.
Go to airgunexpo.com, you'll also need a chronographer to find out the speed that the gun is actually shooting, and the weight of the pellet. And conturary to popular belief, a stock Springer air rifle doesn't actually shoot 1000 fps. Get a chronographer and see, you'll need one anyway.
The Daisy BB RIFLE model 1000 was made from 1957 to 1958. (Western Auto)The model 1000 Powerline was made from 2009 to 2011The model 1000 Pellet rifle was made starting 1997 and Discontinued
The Phantom is a single shot, single break barrel Pellet rifle rated at 1000 FPS that cost around $90. It is a true pellet rifle. Deigned for target and hunting. The Daisy 901 is a combo BB/Pellet rifle that is a 10 pump for a maxim 750 FPS. and cost around $63. Designed for plinking and fun. Personally I have never been a fan of Combo rifles ( But that is my opinion )
The power of most firearms is measured in the feet per second (FPS) that the projectile is travelling after leaving the muzzle. This is the same situation with air rifles, and can be measured by the use of a chronometer, which can be purchased at most stores that specialize in air rifles. Air rifle speeds can measure from 300-1000+. However, when the FPS exceeds 500 feet per second, the air rifle is considered a firearm (in most countries).
It's exactly what is states. 220 feet per second. In the world of Pellet guns that is Very slow. Most pellet rifles travel between 600 and 1000+ FPS. In the world of Airsoft 220 FPS is about as slow as you can get. Airsoft get up to 500 FPS and more. A Daisy Red Ryder BB rifle travels at 350 FPS.
Yes it is possible.
You are saying both "Pellet Gun" and "Air Rifle in the same question." If it was a rifle it would most likely fall to the "AIR FORCE CONDOR" at over 1400 FPS, using a .177 barrel. (It has 12 different barrels that fit the rifle) Pellet guns are not as powerful as rifles. The EVANIX HUNTING MASTER fires a .22 cal pellet at 1000 FPS. The Fastest .177 air pistol that I know of is the Crosman 1720T Target pistol that is rated at 750 FPS. By the time I answer this there may be one faster Don't confuse speed with accuracy. Olympic class air pistols like the "Feinwerkbau P44 Match pistol" only fires at 508 FPS but is dead accurate and only cost $1,696 dollars.
See the link below and click on each rifle that you can afford to check the FPS also read the review under each rifle and make a selection that fits your needs and budget.