If you plan on eating any of the small game i would not use those. They will blow the animals apart. all u need is a 22lr or any gauge of shotgun from my personal favorite the 410 up to a 12ga with #6 shot and your set to go. As far as eating squirrel rabbit ringneck are as good as it comes if prepared right. They are darn good eating. Just try to use a different gun than the 22-250 or 40s&w as they are way to large.