How would this be at protecting vegetables from rabbits?

MyPooka wrote:This is not an air rifle suitable for anything as large as gophers. Only thing you will do is inflict pain and suffering upon an animal. The velocity and impact power here are just too low for anything much larger than a big mouse or small rat.

How big do you think a gopher is? Last time one of them popped up in my backyard it was about the size of a large mouse/small rat. This gun will easily take down a gopher/squirrel/rabbit.

puma7 wrote:How would this be at protecting vegetables from rabbits?

Excellent!

davepalm7 wrote:Excellent!

How does it compare to a cheap walmart gun like this?

kensukevic wrote:I think you should try again to convince your wife that it would be okay, it's hard to accidentally shoot a single shot air rifle. Also the pink color may discourage him from recklessly showing off for his friends. If he really wants a rifle , then he'll accept the color and if he shows he is responsible he can one day have a better one. But don't do it behind your wife's back and create a power struggle. your son will probably appreciate it more if it's a sign of trust from both his parents.

Ahh.. he got you.

I wouldn't use anything less than a 900-1000 fps .177 cal pellet rifle for hunting small game - squirrels and small rabbits. This rifle will not humanely kill larger animals like raccoons.

minakawa wrote:I'm in the SF peninsula area, and could get this shipped to my house. Will this be enough to scare off pests? Would love to keep squirrels out of my tomatoes and teach the 'coons to keep out of my backyard where i have the chickens.

I certainly hope you're joking. Either that, or you're full of it.

woodworkerman wrote:Yes. This Gamo is powerful enough to penetrate a wild pig, and if aimed at a vital spot, kill it.

Most likely, but you might want to check up on the migratory bird act to make sure you don't get hit with some hefty fines. I'd recommend nothing less than a 900-1000 fps air rifle for hunting small game.

rbildirici wrote:can this kill a bird?

Holder certainly doesn't.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYyqBxD-3xw

Sarah Brady claims that Obama told her, "I just want you to know that we are working on it [gun control]. We have to go through a few processes, but under the radar."

http://hotair.com/archives/2011/05/25/obama-were-working-on-gun-control-under-the-radar/

mithral wrote:Obama has a better track record with the 2nd Amendment than Romney does.

crapface wrote:Most likely, but you might want to check up on the migratory bird act to make sure you don't get hit with some hefty fines.

This is excellent advice.

ghostofdavid wrote:Would you rather pink be marketed towards guys? I have a pink Izula pocket knife (google it) and if anyone makes fun of it, I'll ask them if they wanna feel how sharp it is.

You guys, come on, get with the program. It isn't pink, it's lightish red!

rbildirici wrote:advice please! is the scope worth the 10 bucks??

Yes

rdermyer wrote:Buy your guns soon, because mandatory health insurance today, gun confiscation tomorrow!

Yes and space aliens are gonna eat your bum.Better buy two of these pink babies if you want to at least put up a fight.

Would this gun in any way, shape or form deter people trying to break in to your house?

puma7 wrote:How does it compare to a cheap walmart gun like this?

I had the Crosman 760 and I liked it a lot,easy to drop a squirrel and I removed 7-8 groundhogs from this life over the years. I assume the Gamo is better made than the 760 but looks like the Crosman is a little more powerful.

No shipping to any nassau county NY zip codes? Walrus Toting Halibut? There is nothing illegal about it here. I've bought plenty of Gamo and Crossman rifles and pistols online and shipped them to my door without any issue from plenty of reputable online sources.

Nassau county (10001-11569 or whatever) is NOT new york city, and I'm sick and tired of people lumping the two together and preventing me from getting good deals.

Thanks for the tip... Normally you think that'd work, but these must be super-gophers, because nothing is getting them. They look at me after a round and I swear I saw 'em laughing.

coyhaven wrote:[quote postid="5061228" user="wingedsurfgirl"]I really want me one to try on the gophers that taunt me from their holes in my yard.
Well if you can get small firecrackers where you live light one and throw it down the hole-that will do away with your problem and with little effort!!!

zsinix wrote:I don't know about the rest of Cali, but I'm here in the 94130 (part of SF, CA), and I think most of the Bay Area is in the "94101-96970 " as well, so maybe not =(

I'm surprised because Sacramento and the outlying areas are 95xxx. There's lots of folks there that love them some firearms.

Seriously 8 people haven't seen A Christmas Story and even after someone posted the video nobody got the reference. This is sad...

flashbeezy wrote:Buy him a pink gun ;) I'm sure he'll look past it ahaha

ckeilah wrote:

piskami wrote:Buy a pink air rifle, paint it black

Now its a Man's Air Rifle.

trobino wrote:You are good if your kid is over three!If not a great toy for you.

mambo143 wrote:Hey CowboyDan, I cannot resist...I say the recommended age is whatever the wife says it is divided by his current age. If the ratio is 1 or less, you are just dandy, (plus remember that asking gives you additional perks come sundown). If however, the sum is greater than 1, best to sleep with one eye open pardner.

JonTwelve wrote:your kid will love this even though it's pink. you can get some cans of krylon and customize it in camo and he will be stoked. just shoot into soft wood or a pellet trap and wear safety glasses, as with any weapon, an you will be fine. he will want a gun from now till he's old enough to buy, thats just how it works with boys.

caffeine_dude wrote:I think you should go for it, when I was Santa at the mall, I told him what all the moms want me to tell the kids, when the kids ask for a BB gun.

youker1985 wrote:[get it for him plus 1 can of blk spray paint

quote postid="5061019" user="CowboyDann"]My son Ralphie won't stop bugging me for a rifle like this, I swear to god it's all the boy talks about. He even wrote a school paper about it, but my buzzkill wife keeps telling him he'll shoot his eye out, tellin me he's too young for a gun. I'm thinking of going behind the old lady's back and buying it for him anyways. I don't even care if I don't get any for a week, I got my trophy to keep me company. What do you guys think? I'm sure he can handle himself, but what is the recommend age for this gun?

kensukevic wrote:I think you should try again to convince your wife that it would be okay, it's hard to accidentally shoot a single shot air rifle. Also the pink color may discourage him from recklessly showing off for his friends. If he really wants a rifle , then he'll accept the color and if he shows he is responsible he can one day have a better one. But don't do it behind your wife's back and create a power struggle. your son will probably appreciate it more if it's a sign of trust from both his parents.

mysticmoon623 wrote:Would this gun in any way, shape or form deter people trying to break in to your house?

It's a pellet gun.

Even if it were an actual firearm, a rifle is a poor choice for home defense. The longer the barrel, the more likely you will reveal yourself early as you pass doorways, hallways, etc and more opportunity for an enemy to grab the barrel and take control of the weapon.

mysticmoon623 wrote:Would this gun in any way, shape or form deter people trying to break in to your house?

It's pink, soooooooo probably not. Might deter Ken from assaulting Barbie though.

leonthetroll wrote:You guys, come on, get with the program. It isn't pink, it's lightish red!

Actually, pink was associated with little boys for a long time, and blue with girls. Because of Jesus and Mary and their signature colors.

Ergo, this is the gun for the baby Jesus.

nb109 wrote:It's a pellet gun.

Even if it were an actual firearm, a rifle is a poor choice for home defense. The longer the barrel, the more likely you will reveal yourself early as you pass doorways, hallways, etc and more opportunity for an enemy to grab the barrel and take control of the weapon.

If you're defending your home I would suggest a rifle. If somebody breaks in, get your family into one room, call the police and go prone and guard that door literally with your life. Don't go to them, let them come to you and if they come down your hallway before the police show up blast them. Even if you have military training in CQB I'd still recommend waiting for the police and guarding your family in one location rather wandering your house with a gun so either criminals or confused police officers can shoot you in front of your family.

Not as good as my Hello Kitty AK47.

rabidmonkeyoncrack wrote:Seriously 8 people haven't seen A Christmas Story and even after someone posted the video nobody got the reference. This is sad...

I'm glad someone caught the reference. Thanks RabidMonkey

Any purchasers have trouble with the screws or threading on the scope? Seem to be threaded.

I bought one of these on a whim, dont really have the yard space to use it, only took out of box to look at it and put it all back, comes with scope. $60 picked up locally in Brooklyn NY or can ship for a fee as long as it legal

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I live in Fairfax Ca there is a medical marijuana dispensary down the street and I cant get an air gun delivered to my zip code! WHY? ! its certainly NOT illegal, these not even a phony local law against it! I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST MEDICAL MARIJUANA EITHER... LIBERTY TOO ALL!