could this take down a deer or hog?
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With no problem. My brother in law has a Excalibur 175 pound it stands with it.
80277
Most likely, but I wouldn't recommend it for larger game like Coyotes because the bolts will most likely not kill them instantly, and you'll be putting an animal through a lot of pain and suffering. It's more than capable of killing an intruder, but I'm not sure how hard a coyote's skull is, and it will be very difficult to hit it in the heart from a distance further than 20 or 30 feet or so.
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I use it for my horned ram, if I touch his nose with it he stops trying to butt me. Its not strong enough to use as a club, but you can stab at them while you hit the button.
1348954
No, it is not considered safe to hunt deer with a rifle of this power. It is mainly for pest control and small game.
1717498
I do not think that a deer would knock this over. It is sturdy, if put in the ground solidly. I do not have any deers but do have raccoons and they do not bother it.
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I think that it would depend on what ammo you used. I did kill a large ground hog but it took several shots. However, I bought the rife and ammo for smaller rodents such as small ground squirrels. I was told that with a different pellet (e.g.; Crosman 7.9 grain Destroyer) you could easily kill larger rodents like the ground hog, squirrel or raccoon.
1724311
Definitely, I have killed five deer so far and all were very quick kills. They shoot straight and true from my 150 lb Horton Crossbow.
240902
Yes , this would take down a person with a properly placed shot. I had 3 sheets of Sheetrock and the bolt went all the way through from about 30 yards. If you miss it takes a few seconds to reload though don't get messed up by a coyote haha. I'm very impressed with this crossbow and the price is crazy cheap.
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sure with a good broadhead, I'm sure you can knock one down..I'm impressed with mine and the stopping power on hogs with rage broadheads
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Gerard's answer is spot on. If you're using this for hunting, although it can be shot accurately out to 60 - 100 yards, it is probably not a good idea to try to take an animal at those extreme ranges as there's the possibility of only wounding the animal and not killing it.If you're just curious how far the bolt would fly if you're going for maximum distance, it'll easily go a few hundred yards, so do NOT fire it in the air. You have no idea where it'll come down.
1409609
It could take out a rat at very close range... just make sure its a headshot.
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I have taken down a 240lb White Tail Buck with this , But I used Barnet Bolts !! I think you can take down a Elk with a close up shot ??
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If you pick the right spot, it could kill people, but for small animals it kills them easy. I've killed big skunks around my house with it.
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It is rated for small pets. I returned this because it wasn't rated for horses (and, the item listing originally wasn't marked correctly). So, I'm not so sure it would keep a deer out. T-posts & field fencing will.
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Wm, I would not recommend this for deer hunting. You can however, take smaller game with it.Best, Bruce
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I would not use this for an up close attempt to kill a racoon. This air rifle will handle squirrels, rabbits and maybe even a small possum with a well placed shot. Racoons are bigger, thicker skinned and mean as hell.
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It not too strong for dogs. I used it to protect deer from vegetable garden