Will a 223 kill a groundhog?

223 are fine for humanely killing groundhogs. I’ve got a bunch, but will get some soft points if the FMJ are no good. Anyone shoot groundhogs with them? Thanks.

What pellet gun can kill a groundhog?

a high powered air or spring 22 cal pellet gun with a scope should be able todo it, but only with well placed shots will the kill be humane.

Will a 17HMR kill a groundhog?

17HMR has significantly more velocity than the . 22 rimfire and resulted in 21 chucks with as many shots including seven in one day. He shot a groundhog, but didn’t kill the varmint cleanly and bashed the pig over the head, bent the barrel, and never used the rifle again.

What calibers shoot the farthest?

What are the best long-range cartridges:

. 22-250 Remington.
. 308 Winchester.
. 300 Winchester Magnum.
. 338 Lapua Magnum.
. 300 Weatherby Magnum.
6.5 Creedmoor.
6.5-284 Norma.
26 Nosler.

What is the effective range of a 223 bullet?

. 223 is effective for varmint to 5-600 yards, but that depends on conditions and the platform launching the projectile. . 308 on the other hand, should be effective to 500 yards depending on the shooter, the launching platform and the environmental conditions.

What’s the range for a 223?

The hottest and heaviest commercial . 223 Remington loads can theoretically reach 850 yards, and the most highly specialized loads in 5.56x45mm NATO have a theoretical limit of 900 yards. There’s no fundamental reason they can’t hit anything inside that range, so long as the person pulling the trigger does their job.

Can I kill a groundhog in my yard?

Groundhogs are permitted to be shot if they are causing damage by encroaching into personal property. Worldwide, wildlife has protection under strict laws and regulations. Thus, shooting nuisance groundhogs on personal property is justified. Groundhogs belong to the rodent family.

Can a .177 pellet gun kill a woodchuck?

177 should be fine, but I personally wouldn’t use anything less than . 22 pellets on woodchucks. . 25 or . 30 would be even more optimal.

How much does a 223 drop at 200 yards?

at 200 yards it would be at 4.89 feet above the ground 5.5–4.89=0.61ft or 7.32 inches of drop at 200 yards.