All,
I know there’s a bunch of you guys down there in Florida who hunt these things, in fact as I’m posting this, the title of the posting below me talks about iguanas .
I have a friend down in Florida who wants to be able to safely, quietly and efficiently hunt iguanas.
He is not budgeted for a PCP, and does not want to pump.
I’m planning to recommend a high-powered 22 break barrel, shooting approximately 23 foot pounds. That’s moving right out for a 22 break barrel. There are a couple that are accurate enough out to 45 yards to hit the vitals. He’s a shooter, and he’s the kind of guy who will practice with his rifle. He also understands the law in Florida about using enough force to kill the beast humanely.
I will probably recommend the sigsauer, or an R1, or possibly a couple others that are all in that category. I’m going to set him up with a decent 12 power scope, that is springer capable. I don’t see any advantage in a 25 caliber Springer, as far as hunting this type of beast. I think shot placement is more important than anything. 23 foot pounds will do some damage if put in the right spot. IMO. What’s yours?
mike
Is this enough rifle to do the job if used properly?
I know there’s a bunch of you guys down there in Florida who hunt these things, in fact as I’m posting this, the title of the posting below me talks about iguanas .
I have a friend down in Florida who wants to be able to safely, quietly and efficiently hunt iguanas.
He is not budgeted for a PCP, and does not want to pump.
I’m planning to recommend a high-powered 22 break barrel, shooting approximately 23 foot pounds. That’s moving right out for a 22 break barrel. There are a couple that are accurate enough out to 45 yards to hit the vitals. He’s a shooter, and he’s the kind of guy who will practice with his rifle. He also understands the law in Florida about using enough force to kill the beast humanely.
I will probably recommend the sigsauer, or an R1, or possibly a couple others that are all in that category. I’m going to set him up with a decent 12 power scope, that is springer capable. I don’t see any advantage in a 25 caliber Springer, as far as hunting this type of beast. I think shot placement is more important than anything. 23 foot pounds will do some damage if put in the right spot. IMO. What’s yours?
mike
Is this enough rifle to do the job if used properly?