Thread: Shooting Possums in trees

.22 with silencer and sub sonics are my answer. First you need to ask yourself honestly if you're an accurate shot. If yes, consistently, then a subsonic projectile hitting a possum between the eyes at 10-20 metres isn't going to cause harm much beyond the possum. If you're a bit shaky, then please DO NOT use your .223 on possums EVER, as I have friends who live around Whangarei. As mentioned by ishoot10s... Apply the safety rules of any shooting and the risks are well mitigated. Apologies just won't cut it afterward