yes a 22lr will take out a bobcat,as hunter said think about whats behind your target.a 16ga with #2 buckshot wiil not go as far and will do the job real well out to about 75 yrds.
if you go with the 22 go with hollow point bullets they will do a lot more damage to the cat.
if you pu a scope on it go with a 4x ,like tasco world class scope.you can get them at wal-mart for about $30.00,it will be better than airgun scope,larger field of view.
you may want to try a livetrap with a small chicken for bait.
good luck,keep os up to what happens.


I am not a hunter I am a whitetail population reduction specialest

remember keep your back to the sun, your knife sharp, and your powder dry.