can it kill a squirrel?
779068
I don't think so. It shoots through alum. pop cans, but not tin cans (only dents them). I use mine for pistol target practice and shoot at 21 feet. The .177 rifle may be a better choice. I own both.
779069
Don't know, it was broke when it arrived and it was so cheap made I got a refund instead of getting a new one.
779070
I would not use this pistol for hunting.It is not very powerful and mine is inaccurate as well.Mine has a trigger pull so severe that it hurts your finger and destroys any potential for accuracy.The Benjamin NP or the Crosman multipump pistol would be a better choice.
779071
This weapon is shooting a piece of metal at approximately 460 feet per second and if you have the ability to shoot this straight and true and no further away than 30 feet I would have to say yes. The problem is that this is a pellet gun with just very little rifling in the barrel. The pellet won't travel straight for too long of a distance. You would have to be extremely close to the target and really know your weapons ability before even considering the chance of hitting let alone killing the animal. Can it kill? YES from a distance? NO. Would I use it to small game hunt? NO! Hopefully this is helpful. Thank you and enjoy your weapon. This weapon is shooting a piece of metal at approximately 460 feet per second and if you have the ability to shoot this straight and true and no further away than 30 feet I would have to say yes. The problem is that this is a pellet gun with just very little rifling in the barrel. The pellet won't travel straight for too long of a distance. You would have to be extremely close to the target and really know your weapons ability before even considering the chance of hitting let alone killing the animal. Can it kill? YES from a distance? NO. Would I use it to small game hunt? NO! Hopefully... » Read More This weapon is shooting a piece of metal at approximately 460 feet per second and if you have the ability to shoot this straight and true and no further away than 30 feet I would have to say yes. The problem is that this is a pellet gun with just very little rifling in the barrel. The pellet won't travel straight for too long of a distance. You would have to be extremely close to the target and really know your weapons ability before even considering the chance of hitting let alone killing the animal. Can it kill? YES from a distance? NO. Would I use it to small game hunt? NO! Hopefully this is helpful. Thank you and enjoy your weapon. « Show Less
779072
Yes, it will it has taken out several squirrels as well as other pesky animals from 30 feet. no good for long distances but within 35 to 50 feet you should be fine.
793358
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.
1247921
Yes, I have used it to stop squirrel damage before. Soak the wood and repeat every couple months until the squirrels learn.
994698
Yes, but beware, if fence is one of chain link, squirrels become grounded, and thus get killed.
1982037
Please don't. The absolute minimum energy required to kill a squirrel with a headshot is 3 fpe, which this thing just BARELY makes. That said, steel BBs in a smooth bore gun are NOT accurate enough to make headshots past 10 yards or so. Buy a springer, or better yet a .22lr gun if you want to hunt small game. This thing is for target shooting.
852753
Yes, definitely powerful enough to kill a squirrel. At 5 pumps (half power) with pellet ammo it penetrates and sometimes passes through both sides of a water filled 20oz plastic coke bottle. The pellets are more accurate are a must it you're looking to hunt small game.
1500309
You'll probably need leads to pest control with this. I've had squirrels take multiple shots before dying, which is inhumane and sometimes even get away. You may want to invest in a higher end pumper, or a break barrel for pest control. Lead free pellets just don't have the punch needed to kill.
825139
The Mouse Magic package mentions its effective against rats and mice due to their dislike of the natural ingredients, it repels, not kills them. I think the only way you can rid your property of squirrels is to cut off their food supply - nuts.
1327832
Pumped ten times maximum, and hitting the head at close range, probably yes! But body shots will only wound slightly without killing! After a few body shots the squirrels high tail it for the trees when you appear at the door!!
984166
Yes but you need to mount it higher and point the sensor more to the ground. It gets rid of possums n squirrels as well
716862
It does kill squirrels. A huge one got into my trap and was killed, even though he was only partly able to fit inside. So I am trying to minimize the space accessible into the opening of the trap to hopefully prevent this from happening again. I only hope a cat never tries to get in there. These traps are real zappers.
1696435
If it eats it I am sure it will kill it. I would put it along a wall where the insulation is disturbed or where the squirrel is coming in, if you know. Otherwise you could set a few out on any floorboards you have up there. FYI: squirrels are very persistent once they have made their way inside.Make sure you don't have anything else around for them to eat that would make them hang around. eg: birdseed
351589
Yes, very much so. I have killed countless squirrels that were terrorizing our bird feeders!!
1458208
I don't think it would work for squirrels since it's made to be placed in a hole where a gopher tunnels. I wouldn't pay mobey on it for that purpose.
1629061
Yes, we caught squirrels with our trap. Place it near the entry point and if necessary, secure it to the roof or gutter so it doesn't blow away or get knocked off. We used crackers with peanut butter for the bait. It worked as planned and got rid of the squirrels in our attic.
792860
From experience, we know it IS effective for deer and rabbits. Don't know about squirrels. Might be a question for the manufacturer. We like it because it doesn't harm any animals but is effective for deer, which is our problem here.
2093894
Cathy, I just don't know. I think it is possible that it would hurt them. I have it set up in my basement and have never had a problem with squirrels there. Good luck. You might be able to create a "door" on the front of the Zapper, that would prevent larger animals from entering, but allow mice to get in.