Other Airgun for Squirrel?

[Fiammata]

Hello, what small airgun would you recommend for front yard squirrel hunting? I have nuisance squirrels that have refused to get in the traps since last September, and now the nerve of them, they are courting to reproduce in my front yard! No, thank you! I need something that can finally end the squirrels, but won't ricochet into the neighbors' yards across the street if I miss.

My trap has been a Squirrelinator, with peanut butter, sunflower seeds, various fruits sometimes, etc. why won't they GET IN...

Also, I don't have very strong wrists, so I might avoid the pump action ones. But it's not like I'll be using a whole canister at a time, and those can get pretty expensive if just firing a few shots and then the rest of it leaks out from non-use. I don't know much about these things... and could use some advice.

 

[daddypaddy]

Agreed. Plus, she mentions that wrist strengh is an issue and the Supercharger is a hard gun to cock.

also wrist strength? maybe a 1322 might not be an option. any Co2 recommendations? i haven’t shot a Co2 pistol since early 2000s

 

[borne2fly]

also wrist strength? maybe a 1322 might not be an option. any Co2 recommendations? i haven’t shot a Co2 pistol since early 2000s

How about the Crosman 2250XL?

 

[borne2fly]

Hello, what small airgun would you recommend for front yard squirrel hunting? I have nuisance squirrels that have refused to get in the traps since last September, and now the nerve of them, they are courting to reproduce in my front yard! No, thank you! I need something that can finally end the squirrels, but won't ricochet into the neighbors' yards across the street if I miss.

My trap has been a Squirrelinator, with peanut butter, sunflower seeds, various fruits sometimes, etc. why won't they GET IN...

Also, I don't have very strong wrists, so I might avoid the pump action ones. But it's not like I'll be using a whole canister at a time, and those can get pretty expensive if just firing a few shots and then the rest of it leaks out from non-use. I don't know much about these things... and could use some advice.

Maybe something like this. A Crosman 2240 with an extended barrel. Very accurate, .22cal, over 450fps with 14.3gr pellets

 

[gdc999]

just my two cents, but I agree with other posters that an air rifle like the HW30/Beeman R7 would be a very good solution. Much better accuracy than a pistol from a shooter's standpoint. Easy to cock, and powerful enough in .177 to take care of squirrels out to 20 yards. Does cost more, but will last a couple of lifetimes if taken care of. A scope helps a bunch. And if money isn't a problem, they can be had in a "Hunters" version with a moderator on the end to keep the noise down, though the HW30/Beeman R7 are not very loud to begin with. And it is just fun to shoot. Puts a smile on my face every time I get it out, and I have 4 more powerful break barrels to choose from. Stay away from alloy non-lead pellets as they are harder and more prone to ricochet.

 

[Hobbyman2007]

A good quality break barrel with medium to low power in .177 caliber. I myself use an HW95. Another option would be a multi pump rifle , only downside is having to pump up again if you miss.

 

[coastal drifter]

Maybe something like this. A Crosman 2240 with an extended barrel. Very accurate, .22cal, over 450fps with 14.3gr pellets

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how do you charge that pistol

 

[borne2fly]

how do you charge that pistol

Ordinary 12g co2 cartridges,
A stock 2240 has a shorter barrel. This one has a 10” LW barrel.. I’ve heard that the muzzle velocity will increase as the barrel length increases, up to around 14”. The 2240, like the 1377 or 1322, has heaps of options available.

 

[maxtrouble]

Sounds like there are some safety issues / neighbors making this a tricky situation.

Any people at work who might be able to help? Maybe there is someone there that could help you.

Have you talked to any of your neighbors about this squirrel infestation? They might agree making this easier.

Have you thought about calling a local exterminator? Might be cheaper in the long run.

If you are going to try and sort this out yourself, I recommend a pumper even with wrist / strength issues. Easy to shoot because no recoil and maximum pumps are not needed for the distance.

The Seneca Dragonfly just might be your Huckleberry. A little pricey but it has a really next level pumping system.

Ted, the OG of air rifle reviews, did an excellent review on it.

 

[Wait_what]

Daisy 880. Inexpensive, easy to pump and accurate.

 

[Sawney Bean]

How about the Crosman 2250XL?

That was exactly the gun I wanted to recommend, but I don't think they've been in production for some time now. Also, those Crosmans would really need to come stock with a metal breach before I'd recommend them for hunting.

 

[daddypaddy]

How about the Crosman 2250XL?

i can’t speak on it, i’ve never handled one..