[Seahawk]

My last one, a Crosman 760 from the late '60's, is long gone.

The issue is Dottie, my "Hybrid" Heeler, hates the sounds of guns, will come immediately to my side if the are gunshots around my farm...not unusual.

She came to us over a year old and I will not try and "fix" the issue since she will never be a hunting dog. That and she is the deal.

I would, however, like to address some of the Ground Hogs I see on out daily walk-abouts.

Before Dottie, our Labs were delighted that I used a scoped bolt action Savage in .22 WMR. Not going to happen with the D.

While I still carry a .22 pistol in the Ranger, I'd like to be able to reach out and touch the varmints without a lot of noise.

So, advice. I will start the homework but I am interested in any first hand knowledge I do not have: Ranges, calibers, how to ready, etc. I know there have been a few threads on this, but specifics on killing a 4 to 12 pound Ground Hog are what I am looking for...workable?