N/A Cheapest option for groundhogs

[AirJoe]

Well, I need to post 10 times to DM on the classifieds, so might as well ask about what I'm here for. I need to get rid of about 5 or 6 groundhogs. Plenty of open space in my yard, I've read .25cal is ideal, but .22 cal is usable. I don't hunt; I only need it for pests. What's the most inexpensive option for dealing with them effectively?

EDIT: Someone suggested opening up the yard to local hunters, so if you're in the Pittsburgh area drop me a line.

 

[Zesty]

There is/was? a .25cal Hatsan AT44 in the classifieds for $200 that would do the trick. They are pretty bombproof in my experience.

 

[AirJoe]

There is/was? a .25cal Hatsan AT44 in the classifieds for $200 that would do the trick. They are pretty bombproof in my experience.

Thanks. I couldn't find the AT44, but I found this jet for $250. Not sure that it is the right tool for the job:

PCP Rifle - Trade new in box with everything from factory Hatsan Jet in .25, Hatsan Barrage in .177, and Umarex Gauntlet

Looking to trade a few of my new PCP airguns. I literally purchased them, and they sat in their boxes. I moved on to other guns, and never used these. I made sure they held air and dry fired them once or twice to check function. All of them are just like a factory new gun. Looking to trade for...

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Also considering this gamo urban, only downside is it's a .22:

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I have decided to sell my Gamo Urban. I put a regulator in it a couple of years ago and the shot count is amazing. Now I have it tuned to shoot around 550 (with CPHP-14.3gr) as my son wanted to learn how to shoot so I set it up for linking. I get around 100 shots before it falls off the...

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[markT]

Cheapest: If you are open to having a member here or from somewhere, probably happy to shoot your GH’s.

 

[woogie_man]

Where are you located at? There are members all over, I am sure there would be one of us that would let you try a few different guns. As well as calibers

 

[Neu]

Thanks. I couldn't find the AT44, but I found this jet for $250. Not sure that it is the right tool for the job:

PCP Rifle - Trade new in box with everything from factory Hatsan Jet in .25, Hatsan Barrage in .177, and Umarex Gauntlet

Looking to trade a few of my new PCP airguns. I literally purchased them, and they sat in their boxes. I moved on to other guns, and never used these. I made sure they held air and dry fired them once or twice to check function. All of them are just like a factory new gun. Looking to trade for...

www.airgunnation.com

Also considering this gamo urban, only downside is it's a .22:

PCP Rifle - ***Reduced*** Gamo Urban For Sale

I have decided to sell my Gamo Urban. I put a regulator in it a couple of years ago and the shot count is amazing. Now I have it tuned to shoot around 550 (with CPHP-14.3gr) as my son wanted to learn how to shoot so I set it up for linking. I get around 100 shots before it falls off the...

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You need a little more power then that urban is set at. The jet is a 20 yard gun and not very accurate. On the cheap there is these in the classifieds. Lightweight , accurate, easy to hand pump. https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/stoeger-xm1-22-pcp.1302751/

 

[Gerry52]

.25 is more forgiving but .22 is definitely capable if placement is good. I learned on a AT44, .22. Got me out to 70ish yards (what I was comfortable with at the time). Some of the newer, less expensive guns now easily outshoot the AT44. Keep posting & Keep watching the classifieds. Sooner or later you'll find something better.

 

[imtrigerhapy]

Where are you located at? There are members all over, I am sure there would be one of us that would let you try a few different guns. As well as calibers

I know a guy who did that for me

 

[MongooseV8]

Id look at a Barra 250z I think. Something like an Urban will work, but your range will be limited to about 60yds max due to the lower power. A Kratos or Cayden from AR would also be a good option.

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[AirJoe]

Where are you located at? There are members all over, I am sure there would be one of us that would let you try a few different guns. As well as calibers

Pittsburgh, but I don't really need to make this a long-term investment.

You need a little more power then that urban is set at. The jet is a 20 yard gun and not very accurate. On the cheap there is these in the classifieds. Lightweight , accurate, easy to hand pump. https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/stoeger-xm1-22-pcp.1302751/

Thanks, that's a nice suggestion. Saved.

 

[imtrigerhapy]

One consideration is an air supply. With pcp you gonna need compressor or a tank and both options will go as far as you max credit limit lol. Pcp air shooting is not cheap. I dont want to discourage you but for a few pests i would think its not worth it. On the other hand its a great hobby and alot of fun. But 1 air gun turns into a pile of them and next thing you know your hooked. I started with a .25 avenger and a 150 amazon compressor and now have a vulcan 3 hp .30 with a full corbin press setup and a gx cs4i. Went from $700 investment and now im in deeper than i ever thought. But once agian it is fun. And pellets holly smokes a tin goes super quick. Next thing you know several hundred dollar in pellets. Bur lots of fun good luck my friend

 

[AirJoe]

One consideration is an air supply. With pcp you gonna need compressor or a tank and both options will go as far as you max credit limit lol. Pcp air shooting is not cheap. I dont want to discourage you but for a few pests i would think its not worth it. On the other hand its a great hobby and alot of fun. But 1 air gun turns into a pile of them and next thing you know your hooked. I started with a .25 avenger and a 150 amazon compressor and now have a vulcan 3 hp .30 with a full corbin press setup and a gx cs4i. Went from $700 investment and now im in deeper than i ever thought. But once agian it is fun. And pellets holly smokes a tin goes super quick. Next thing you know several hundred dollar in pellets. Bur lots of fun good luck my friend

Thanks for the advice. I was thinking of using a hand pump.

 

[Scotay42]

The kral puncher knight loaded in the classys for $350 would do it. .22 but i have taken plenty of groundhogs with .22.
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[bubbahotep]

Lancer T-Rex Regulated Carbine for about $230 shipped. Should take down racoons with default settings.

https://www.amazon.com/Lancer-Tactial-SnowPeak-T-REX-Caliber/dp/B0F7X82Y61

 

[keith1]

12 gauge shotgun

 

[woogie_man]

Pittsburgh, but I don't really need to make this a long-term investment.

Thanks, that's a nice suggestion. Saved.

May not need a long term investment, but you may make a long term friend that will let you borrow a rifle when you need it. Have borrowed my rifles to friends from time to time. And once they are filled, they are able to take more than a few shots to take care of the problem critters.

 

[RickH]

If you want to stick to pcp then check the Gauntlet 2 in .25, mine would be very good for that. If you’re open to other possibilities I have a Benjamin Trail in .22 that would work out to around 30 yards but I haven’t shot it past that. It’s a break barrel but shoots well.

Rick H.

 

[bubbahotep]

And once they are filled, they are able to take more than a few shots to take care of the problem critters.

my cheap chinese vendor shipped last one at 3000 psi already.

 

[Vetmx]

If you’re not or don’t plan to be a committed airgun guy, when it comes to groundhogs or other tough critters, I hope you’re prepared to have some stinky dead carcasses. With an airgun, even a .30, if you aren’t proficient it’s going to run off and die. Then you or a neighbor has to deal with a mystery stinky.

 

[Corvid_hunter]

. 22LR would do the trick, but it's not an air rifle.