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Originally Posted by ejp52
How about a .22 caliber pistol with bird shot??
As a last resort.
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My research indicates that the .22 birdshot round will kill a snake at a range of a few feet. Some writers say the shot disperses so quickly and is so lightweight (it is #12 shot, 0.05" diameter) that you discuss its range in feet, not yards.
They say that at 15 feet, from a rifle, it will kill a small bird, but not necessarily a pigeon. It has less effect from a pistol.
You might scare a coyote, but that would be about all.
Interestingly, there are several
air rifles that would easily kill a coyote, among them the Benjamin Rogue which can kill a deer. However, I know of no
air pistol that will kill a coyote. Incidentally, these powerful air rifles are not silent.
I argue against taking coyote suppression into private hands. If the problem becomes severe, the Morse family will probably take action. In the mean time, keep your pets on a leash and carry a cane or golf club to brandish at any predator you might encounter.