Leon Fisk wrote:
On Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:03:56 -0500, Ann
wrote:

Leon Fisk expounded:

Maybe not from a 760 Pumpmaster, but an RWS 48 in .177 will
do it. Air-over pneumatic, 1100 fps. There are a few other
makes/models around that have even more oomph! (serious
price tags too...)

The Gamo we bought shoots at 1,200 feet per second. We'll see if
it'll kill the groundhog, I'll report this spring.

Be patient and get as close as reasonably possible. Make
sure you have good aim (use a rest) and shot placement. They
are quite muscular, tough critter, but it should do the job.

Don't expect it to be silent either. They (high-power spring
over air) make more noise than you would think. Oh, and
enjoy your new gardening tool

I'm curious--any reason not to use a crossbow on the little bugger?
Other than that you have to clean the arrow afterward?

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