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Old 10-27-2014, 07:22 PM
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craig
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Originally Posted by blwalt17
Also will a 1000 fps pellet gun kill a squirrel?
Depends.

If you're talking about a .177 pellet, yes, but I agree with the above posted range of 50 ft. or less.

But if that's a .22 cal pellet, then I'd set the range at 30 yds. or 90 ft.

I've shot them at up to 30 yds with a .22 pellet, head shots but it kills them right then & there.
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