Squirels, rabbits, and any other small game ?

[buckmastr229]

Does any one no wat kind if gun u would use for small game i dont want to use a shot gun but i have a 22 wit open sites that i can hit n e thing with an i like that i can shoot shorts in it but i also have a 22 mag that i just bought an it just sits in the gun safe is has a 3-9x scope on it an i can hit stuff really well with it do you no wat gun to use an wat kind of amm for a 22 mag cause the winchester super X is like ur shootin a canon

[ALESN87]

when i go small game hunting i just use my Remington model 597...and as for the 22 mag the only bullets we have is whinchester super X and i dont know anyother brands...sorry

[TREEDOG]

I prefer a 12 gauge when hunting rabbits, gotta catch them on the run and a 22 through the guts is nasty. For squirrels i prefer a 17 hmr or a 22.

[rcw280]

I use either the 17hmr or a 22.

[Red Hawk]

bring your bow!

[avid_bowhunter2005]

You can use a .22 on rabbits. Whenever you jump the rabbit he will run for maybe 20-50 yards.Then they ALWAYS stop and look back to see if you are still chasing them. BANG!!!!! There's your perfect shot on a good rabbit. You may have to chase 'em about 20yards before they stop so you can get a clear shot and know where they stopped. Good luck. Oh yea, i use a 12 GA. Pump on my squirrels. I don't shoot until i can take at least 2-3 at one time. My MOSS. 835 blows them out of the tree

[ALESN87]

does anyone know when squirel hunting is over for iowa???? i hear shot gun is good for squirel hunting cuz it can hit the squirel when there is branches and leaves around...but wouldnt it put alot of holes in the meat???

[Turkey-dog]

I hunt with a 22 mag. I prefer CCI hollow points or Rem. V-max. They both shoot very large holes but I allways shoot for the head so there is no meat ruined. If you are worried about meat damage try the CCI TMJ (total metal jacket). I dont shoot these because anytime you shoot a full metal jacket you have a larger chance of ricochet but they are very accurate and will get the job done.

[loner]

i only hunt squirrels with a marlin 39a .22 but just bought a rem 597 .17 hmr. to play with.