Which rifle for Squirrels do you like the best?
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The #1 squirrel killer in my yard is a captive bolt airgun, the Goodnature A18.
After that it's my Leshiy 2. I'm at the point where the squirrel population is so low, there's very low probability of seeing one if I'm only outside for a few hours. That's why the Goodnature gets the majority of them. They're curious and if the Goodnature has been baited in the last two weeks, they'll check it out.
After that it's my Leshiy 2. I'm at the point where the squirrel population is so low, there's very low probability of seeing one if I'm only outside for a few hours. That's why the Goodnature gets the majority of them. They're curious and if the Goodnature has been baited in the last two weeks, they'll check it out.
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I have a shrouded 1322 with flat top valve and 24” barrel. It is a total hoot to take squirrels with! I need to get it back out and play with it again. It’s been sitting a few years with no attention as I’ve been preoccupied with every new thing that arrives. I’d about forgotten my 1322 until I saw your post.
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I need to swap the scope, I want to stay light. I’m fat and my property is nothing but hills. Or I’ll grab the wife’s Uragan compact.
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Oh a pistol hmm now that is thought provoking, I really prefer my handgunsWell its a toss up for me. I really enjoy prowling the woods with my Benjamin Marauder Pistol. It packs a pretty decent punch. I've dropped them at over 60+ yards with it on numerous occasions. My .177 caliber Benjamin Discovery would be my back up I suppose. It's bone stock except for an SSG and sling studs. But I've killed the most squirrels with my .177 Crosman Storm XT break barrel than any other airgun. But come to think of it I've killed a bunch with my 1377 and 1322 pistols. So I guess it's gonna be hard for me to narrow it down to just one.
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All my rifles kill Squirrels effectively, it's just a matter of how much squirrel is left to pick up or leave for the clean up crew.....
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Huben K1 in 22cal. Vortex HD LHT 4.5x22x50 scope. Shooting NSA 27.5 slugs at 980 FPS. I have kills on ground squirrels out to 172 yards.
3000 squirrels and counting.
3000 squirrels and counting.
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Which pellets do you like for squirrels with this rifle? I ordered the 22 model and should arrive in a couple days.
I currently have a tuned QB78S-22 which I like very much.
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I use the 15 grn jsb because that's what my fortitude likes, those and cphp are the only two I have tried but it will put 10 of the jsb under 3/8 ctc at 25yards. So I called it good enough lol.
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I would pick my .177 BSA R10 with 12.6 Howler slugs or the Gamo G-Hammer 15.42 for headshots.
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I am not sure my population area will be low, I live in the deep woods so I know that I might not ever achieve a low population. But I am certain Amy going to do my best.
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FX DreamTact Compact in 22 with JSB/AA/FX 15.89 pellets @830 FPS. Hawke scope. Donnyfl FX moderator. Accurate, maneuverable and powerful. Perfect for backyard woods pesting. You may want to turn down the power if neighbors are close.
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Yes Sir! I have done it with the cheapest Beeman break barrel (bought it for $50 on clearance years ago) and Crosman hollow point pellets. A nice PCP just makes it easier for some of us with tired joints
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I squirrel hunt with rimfires, mostly. When season opens here in September there is allot of cover. Leaves, ground cover, etc. I find a shotgun is much more effective around this time. You'll fill your limit 3x faster with a shotgun with all the cover.
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