Is it better to kill a groundhog with a 22 or gas them out?

1. Will a 22 air rifle kill a groundhog?
2. What is the best way to kill groundhogs?
3. What is the best caliber for groundhog?

Will a 22 air rifle kill a groundhog?

NO, don't do it. A 22 Long Rifle rim fire has 7 times to 10 times the energy (105 foot pounds) and unless you hit them in the head, they will often run off. 3 of 4 found this helpful.

What is the best way to kill groundhogs?

Many people feel that the best way of getting rid of a groundhog is by using a kill trap which crushes its head. Lethal traps have become common and prevalent in the market. This has become a widely used way of killing a groundhog by many people. The connibear 220 is the best option.

What is the best caliber for groundhog?

223, even though the ballistics for the 22-250 is a little better. The ammo for . 223 is so much cheaper and more readily available. . 243 is a great gun also, but regardless of which caliber you get, definately get the Accutrigger, I don't think you will regret buying the Savage.