ABOUT THE DARTS: 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 1/2cc and 1cc 'C' and 'P' appear to be identical, but the 'C' dart has a slightly larger diameter tail to engage in the rifling of cartridge-fired rifles. The type 'P'
(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.
MAKE YOUR SELECTION OF TRANQ
DARTS IN THE BAR ON THE LEFT SIDE UNDER "TRANQUILIZER GUNS."
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.
