Most effective round I ever used on raccoon was the Winchester Black Talon load in 45ACP. Fired through an open window inside the house and the bullet hit him like a ton of bricks. Dead right there. It was a little loud in the house but my hearing was already wrecked. All the kids were out of the room.

I now use .177 spring loaded pellets when the neighbors are home and MiniMag JHPs when they're away.

Yes I know it's a zombie thread but people are reading it. Killing raccoons is important business since they live in the towns now.

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Bob.
SWCA 1821