Hunting feral cats, what weapon? [YES THIS IS A SERIOUS QUESTION]

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Ain't sayin' how I know, but a .300 Win Mag. works wonders.
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When my dad lived on the farm he dealt with a cat that was killing the chickens with a 30-06. Got it as it was running along the top of the fence trying to get away.

The other cats stayed away from the chickens after that.
 
I use many differant guns for wild cats. usually whatever is handy. 12ga, 22lr, .223, 45acp. They all work. Low light work is best left to the 12ga loaded with birdshot.
 
feral cats

Heard tell of a local guy who traps them and gives them a nice ride out of town across a mile long bridge over local lake. CARS and/or TRUCKS GET EM ON THE WAY BACK HOME!!. No mess but don't let the Park Ranger catch you washing out the trap....he doen't like scat around the water pipe.:)
 
I killed a feral cat with 22 birdshot once. It was a 25 yard shot accross the backyard on a dark night. I shined a light in it's eyes; and, when they lighted up I let it have it right between those two yellow orbs.
 
There are several "catch spay/neuter release" programs around the country that seem to help urban cat populations.
Better than illegal gunfire within the city limits.
 
.22's what we've used to take out Feral cats before.

We own chickens, and even way out here, it seems like they're always showing up and taking chicks, or eating eggs. Not to mention our cats. We actually had to put down one of our cats because a feral mauled it so badly :( Had her down and wouldn't let up on her.

.22's mostly because summer's worse and that's what we carry in the summer. .22 mag once and .223 a couple of times, along with one with a 12 gauge.
 
My aunt has two dogs she uses for chicken security against the cats and coyotes, also for pest control, like muskrats etc. I don't know the breed of the one, but her other dog is her Rotweiler "Tip". Tip is such a baby, she loves to snuggle. You'll be standing there and she will some up and lean against you, looking for attention. Eventually she has all 80 pounds leaning against you. It's really adorable, my aunt has done a good job training her. Too bad she lives on the other side of the state.
 
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