Dispatch gun

[Wheels]

Just curious what everyone is using on their trapline to dispatch critters?
Currently using a .22 rifle. but thinking to switching to a pistol. Can get a Browning Buckmark Camper for $300, may go that route.

 

[go_deep]

I use a pistol, but have started to carry a 10/22 because if I see critter that's not in my trap I have a better chance of actually killing it with a rifle.

 

[WCB]

I've used a 10/22 and a Colt Frontiersman. I like the 10/22 for the reason above. Don't trap a lot anymore on things that need to be dispatched but I think a Savage Rascal or similar would be a good cheap alternative.

 

[KMW]

I use a Ruger Wrangler. Can get them for around $200

 

[wildwilderness]

I use an old .22 revolver I got from someone in a trade. Easy to carry in its hip holster and feels like the good old days of playing cowboys and indians (I know that's not PC anymore )

 

[mcr-85]

My boys shoot coyotes with their savage rascals. I have an old Sears lever single shot that rides in my truck always. I also have a Ruger Wrangler and a Browning Buckmark. Most the time its my boys with their rascals though.

Bobcats don't get shot.

 

[wytx]

Catch pole or .22 with shorts in it. Revolvers' seem to be more reliable out in adverse conditions for us.
We have a rifle along as well, no feeling like seeing an animal in your trap get out while you're walking up, lol.

 

[EdP]

A .22 Long Rifle is overkill for dispatch and the extra noise can attract unwanted attention. A .22 Short or CB cap (low powered short) works just fine but won't cycle the action on most semi-autos. In my mind that makes a revolver the best option. My first choice would be a Ruger Bearcat in stainless in the model with adjustable sights. Second would be a single six but they are a lot bigger and heavier.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I don't trap anymore but I kept a ruger LCRx 22lr around for that when I did. It worked great, I still have that revolver but I havn't shot it in years.

It is light, compact, durable and reliable.

 

[Mcfish]

Browning Buckmark .22 lr with a red dot works great.

 

[Castmaster]

I have used a single action Chiappa revolver and also a Henry levergun for a few years but what I currently use and is my favorite dispatch gun is a Ruger 10/22. I like the 10/22 because of how easy it to load and unload and I can easily change between CCI quiets for head shots and CCI mini mags hps for lung shots by just carrying two mags.

 

[GSPHUNTER]

I have never had that particular senecio, but I would think I would go with the .22 rifle for accuracy, even thought a handgun may be easier to carry around.

 

[bbassi]

black widow
I carry one of these. It came with both cylinders but I've never used the 22mag.

 

[Castmaster]

Another good option is the Death Ray dispatch pole.

 

[Bubbaj92]

Started with a 10/22 but now I carry a sig p322 supressed. Like the gun but I was really happy with my smith and wesson m+p22 compact handgun supressed. Both handguns cycled everything flawlessly except 710fps cci.

 

[MilsurpMonkey]

I have an old Iver Johnson .22 I load with shorts. If Wa was less vague on it, I’d probably prefer a dispatch pole.

 

[tuffcity]

take down 10-22, fits nicely in my sled box. Early in the season (up til around Christmas) its also a 45-70 or a .375 H&H . Land sharks can still be active... For reference, my hand is 10" across.

 

[WiscoHoundsman]

I use a Ruger single six. With whatever .22 ammo I have.

 

[mi650]

Suppressed 22/45.