Type 'P' disposable darts are .50 caliber and were designed to provide
a convenient, accurate, inexpensive long range missile for use on small
as well as large animals. The type 'P' darts (what we provide) are for the smooth bore
C02 Air Guns and
Blowjection
blowgun.
Pistols can use up to a 3cc dart. Rifles can use up to a 6cc
dart. The 2cc through 6cc 'P' darts have a small projection molded on
the tail to hold them in other brands of projectors. 'P' darts are
available in yellow only.
Darts are available with 14 gauge needles in lengths of 3/8", 1/2",
3/4" 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2". Darts 2cc through 6cc have a gelatin
collar, but are available with a wire barb. We do not recommend wire
barbs or collars on 1/2cc or 1cc darts, but they are available at
additional cost. You can purchase the practice darts
(use over and over) or disposable darts
(one time use darts) from our secure shopping cart on the left navigation bar.
Gelatin collars are used for medicating as well as capture. They
will hold the dart in place until the injection is made and after
several minutes will soften and the dart will fall from the animal.
As a guide, when ordering darts refer to this chart. This may not apply
in all cases but is only suggested for your convenience.
- 10 to 75 pounds - 1/2" needle length
- 75 to 150 pounds - 3/4" needle length
- 150 to 600 pounds - 1" needle length
- 600 to 1000 pounds - 1-1/4" needle length
- over 1000 pounds - 1-1/2" needle length
Darts contain a small explosive charge which detonates on impact and
quickly injects the drug. The 1cc dart will usually bounce off the
animal, but because of the small quantity of liquid, the injection will
be complete. In poor light or shadows, the dart will flash when the
explosive detonates.
