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Using hollow point, the subsonic feeds and ejects great so far, but it's a new gun. Time will tell, I guess. Backstop is the foundation of an empty house, I'm shooting at a downward angle of almost 20 degrees. I am confident I can put one in his head. I have a straight shot at his exit hole, I'm using a tripod and I can see him as soon as he pokes his head out. I want the skin, Merc's snake pics inspired me, so it won't help me if he goes underground. Can I go for pearl and a half since I also bought a $30 Bushnell scope at Walmart?

Yes, Locked and in a locked, secret location. AND no one knows it's even in the house so they won't go searching for it to satisfy their curiosity. The lock that the gun ships with locks the trigger, bolt, and safety. It looks like a metal straight jacket.

I am super delighted with my new rifle. I forgot how much I like to shoot.