Rick Olson’s pictures of super looking, $92 average coyotes resulted in me giving him a call about fur handling. In our conversation, he said he uses a Gamo pellet gun on them. About 1100 FPS muzzle velocity. (Higher than a .22 short.). They’re quite affordable but bulky. One shot per pump. Not classified as a firearm to the best of my knowledge.

Sam Woods shows he’s using a Benjamin Marauder PCP pistol for coon. No noise and 25 shots to the charge. But they’re a bit pricey to me. They seem to have enough muzzle velocity to get the job done, also.

Who else uses pellet guns for dispatch? What are you using?

I use I pump pellet rifle for squirrel hunting and also to dispatch my trapped opossum. Raccoon I use a .22 revolver because I was out of pellets. Pellet size is .177. Minimal damage and a lot of fun for the yard. Lol.
Would never think of it for a coyote though. That’s pretty crazy.

Ive used a Gamo silent cat break barrel. 177 cal rifle some 1000fps
But Now I found an Effective. 22 shell that is even better AND Quieter even shot out of my Colt revolver

Good ones are expensive. I'm going to get a Benjamin Trail NP .22 cal with funds from selling fur. You are correct that they are not a firearm, so here in WI I can make sets near the road and not have to be 50 ft from the centerline to use it as you do if using a firearm.

Guess a .22cal pellet gun would work in our state. Rules state you must have a .22cal gun with you to dispatch critters with. Then again if it’s not classified as a firearm then I guess it wouldn’t be legal.

You are forced to have a gun for dispatch? That seems crazy. Does that mean you can't use something like the Deathray (from Lee Steinmeyer)?

I use my Gamo pellet gun quite a bit for dispatch although at certain times do you use a 22 short

That’s how I read it...

Unlawful to fail to carry

Thats Wild !

Gamo 1200 fps 177 cal pellet is lights out on a coyote ,i often use this for dispatch in areas i want to be discreet.

Ill back what 330 said and recommend the super colbri, cheaper and more accurate than a pellet gun, quieter and simpler.

From what I understand, you don't want one higher that 1200 fps for use on skunks. Higher than that will cause them to spray but it's still strong enough for dispatching other animals.

I've used the Gamo for at least 10 years for coyotes works great

Keep in mind that a .177 pellet only weighs 8-9 grains, and a .22 is only 15.

requiring a gun keeps felons from trapping.
they also require gun ownership in some cities in GA however it is very un-enforceable.

I am a fan of the CCI quiet 22lr 40gr bullet at 710 fps with good shot placement dispatch is clean and from a 21 inch barrel bolt action rifle closing your car door is louder.

At 3-5 ft away, I don’t think I’ll miss too often. Sometimes noise can be an issue with .22 so the low noise cartridge is a great option. But with a Gamo, doors are open with the folks who don’t like firearms on their property. Fortunately there are only a few of them. And for kids whose parents don’t or won’t let them use a firearm. That comes up on this forum at least once a year.

Not legal to use choke poles here in Oklahoma either. Only legal means of dispatch is firearms or archery. I have used a Benjamin discovery and now use an umarex gauntlet in .22 cal. on everything up to and including coyotes. No problems at all.

The trick is to hit flat, not at an angle or the lighter ammo will glance off the skull. Beaman Silver Arrow ammo (heavy and pointed) in 177 or 22 pellet guns is the ones to use for maximum penetration.

I love 17 my hmr

CCI also makes a CB .22 Short, 29gr bullet @ 710 fps. Pretty quiet out of a single shot rifle. They make a little louder report from a pistol, but not bad. It works on everything.