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Offline jim

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« on: April 09, 2003, 11:37:46 AM »
would a beeman p1 kill a coon at point blank range ?

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« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2003, 03:38:47 PM »
As always, it depends on where you hit it.  Don't count on it. Coons are tough to kill.  They're big too, and relatively big- boned.  Count on the P1 to kill a rabbit instantly, but expect a coon to run off wounded.
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« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2003, 09:58:37 PM »
Iwould be using it to dispatch coon in traps so i could place the shot presisely where i want it . do you think it will work or should i forget about it ?

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« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2003, 09:44:38 AM »
jim,

I own a P1 and the answer is yes IF you hit them just right.  IF the pellet doesn't deflect and IF you use a pellet that will penetrate deep enough.  A lot of IF's.  When I was much, MUCH younger I used to run a trap line as a kid and for dispatching animals in the traps I used a H&R 6" barrel .22 that I used .22 shorts in.  Worked every time no matter what the size of the animal and I believe they are quieter than the P1 at full power.  Just a though.  Lawdog
Gary aka Lawdog is now deceased. He passed away on Jan. 12, 2006. RIP Lawdog. We miss you.