what gun should i use...
12-10-2009, 08:17 AM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: SE, Pennsylvania
Posts: 174
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.
12-12-2009, 06:50 AM
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pulaskiville
Posts: 3,533
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.
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.
12-12-2009, 05:11 PM
#9
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location:
Posts: 647
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.
