Using a pellet gun

[gulien]

I have a .22cal pellet gun, max. muzzle velocity is 460 fps (500 fps is legal max in Canada). Do I aim for the top of the spine, at the base of the skull; or the centre of an "x" drawn between the eyes and ears?

I have to dispatch a holland lop today. This one was a house pet.

 

[Tegan]

I'm not sure I would attempt it with a velocity that low...but I would aim behind the head, between the ears, pointed at the nose. The skull should be fairly thin their compared to the forehead.

 

[Mary Ann's Rabbitry]

yup.. I agree.. that is how we do it

 

[Dood]

Be sure to bleed it out.

The pellet may only stun the animal and it can come to after a couple minutes, bleeding ensures they are dead for certain.

 

[Miss M]

Yes, we shoot at the back of the head, at the top of the spine / base of the skull between and below the ears. Pointed toward the mouth or nose.

Sorry you are having to dispatch a pet.

 

[gulien]

Thanks guys. It went beautifully. I can honestly say the last thought he had was "Raisins! Yummy!" Poor little fart.

 

[Miss M]

Glad it went well. Good call with the raisins.