what gun should i use...
 

i was wondering what gun you guys think i should use to shoot some squirrels with? i have a .22 and a 12 gauge... which one would you guys suggest?

.22 - Adds difficulty and doesn't tear up the meat as much.

I'd recommend the .22, for several reasons. First you can shoot squirrels further away. Second the report from a .22 is far less than 12 gauge, which means you won't scare other squirrels near as much, resulting in more shooting more frequently. Thirdly a squirrel shot with a 12 gauge will be full of bbs, less salvageable meat. Lastly it would be cheaper shooting using the .22, 30 more rounds for about the same price.

12 gauge ? - What are you gonna do with them when you're done. (sorry - LOL !)




Use your .22

.22...........

ok... ill use the .22, im new to squirrel hunting so i wasnt sure... thanks for the advice

I use our .22 but if i go with a shotgun i use a .410

It all depends on what time of year you're hunting...as well as what type of squirrel you are hunting. I squirrel hunt in central Ohio and central WV. Where I hunt in Ohio is nothing but fox squirrels and they are freaking huge. Where I hunt in WV is 99% grey squirrels and they are tiny.

I do use a 12 ga when the season first starts. Trying to find the head of a squirrel cutting hickory in the top of a 100' tree with ALL the leaves on will give you vertigo...LOL

When the leaves are 1/2 way gone, I'll switch to a .410 and when the leaves are gone I'll bring out my S&W 22A-1 pistol with the 4X scope.

Despite what some will say....there is nothing wrong with using a shotgun for squirrels. In fact, you have to where I live if you are the public land here...no 22's allowed.

22 is always a good bet. You have to be alot more stealthy when hunting if hunting with a rifle. The shot gun will give you better opportunities at running squirrels but will also tear the meat up. So try one if ya don't like it switch.

As said above 22 with head shots better for the squirrel and great practice.