I would never have thought of a pellet gun as a viable option for when SHTF. After reading this, though, it totally makes sense. That same air rifle you used to take out squirrels when you were a kid can just as easily be put to use to take out animals as an adult, only this time, you'll be eating them.
Survival Reason # 3: Silent Shooter
Forget the earplugs. These guns are silent. In many survival scenarios, a silent weapon is a good thing. Not only can you hunt without drawing attention to yourself or your family, but shooting a silent weapon often means you can get off more than 1 shot if there are multiple targets.
Survival Reason # 4: Powered By Air
You don’t have to buy air. And, it’s never going to be out of stock. For this reason, I prefer either a MULTI-PUMP or BREAK-BARREL Pellet Air Gun.
Another great benefit that isn't listed is that the pellets have a very simple shape which you could use to make a mold and recast your ammunition or make new pellets from lead.
This article brings up some great points about where the future is headed in terms of gun use when SHTF. If you'd like to read the original article, check out Willow Haven Outdoor.
You need to buy them new pellets they got a red tip there sharp it hits and the red spin tip will do the rest
I have a 40 year old multi pump .22 pellet gun and I still limit on rabbits and squirrels with it. Even took a grouse last year with it.
I kill large hogs with my air gun .
Ammo is cheap and light. I’ll eat a dove any time especially over a 5year crappy bar. We are talking food people not protection.
Sparrows and blackbirds make good stew.