furgitter

Does anyone here think im a bad guy for shooting squirrels in the head with a .22?

BuckHunter92

nope thats exactly what i do.. but i use a .17 :]

Firehawk7309

Ahhh, you feeling ok? Thought everyone did when given the shot.

Dan_15801

i see something else a brewing here.. like,, why is it not wrong for squirrels tobe shot in thehead and not deer?? am i close?? i see nothing wrong with a head shot on any animal,, if your capable of doing it..

furgitter

You got it Dan,I normally wont take one on a deer,but sometimes the shot is inside 10 yds and standing.Be honest,how many wouldnt?

Firehawk7309

Honestly, if a deer is at 10 yards and a broadside isn't presented, I'd opt for a neck before a head.

Dan_15801

i would on any deer out to about 100yrds with a good rest..and have done it many times over the years..unless it was a huge buck that i would want to have mounted..i know my rifle quite well and what it shoots like.. yes,, without question i would..

furgitter

Ive never taken a head on head shot,always side for some reasion.I would probobly consider a back o the head shot if it looked right.

Dan_15801

couple have been head on.. i will try to sit by a log.. then i can use that as a rest.. that way i am usually lower than the deer.. my bullet is traveling at slight angle upwards..put the cross hairson her lips and squeeze off.. i wouldn't recomend these shots to someone who doesn't shoot their rifle more than 1 hr a yearor know deer behavior at these far ranges though.. i also do a lot of practicing on squirrels with a 17hmr.. builds confidence in ones abillity for them shots..

Firehawk7309

Dan,
Tell me your not shooting deer with a .17.