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Little Bow Man 1 01-22-2005 08:15 PM

12ga to big for squirrels
 
Is a 12ga to big for squirrels.

jrbsr 01-22-2005 08:39 PM

RE: 12ga to big for squirrels
 
A 12 ga is just right.
I have shot a lot of squirrels with a 12 ga.
Go get em.;)

Red Hawk 01-22-2005 08:57 PM

RE: 12ga to big for squirrels
 
I agree, its not too big but really depends on the load you fire. just as long as its a clean kill

johnch 01-23-2005 08:38 AM

RE: 12ga to big for squirrels
 
A 12 gau is not to big ,it is the load you shoot .
A 7/8 oz target load of 7 1/2 shot is a great load.

Criggster 01-23-2005 11:14 AM

RE: 12ga to big for squirrels
 
A twelve gauge has probably took more squirrels than all the other gauges combined.

DearSlayer357 01-23-2005 12:17 PM

RE: 12ga to big for squirrels
 
No its not, I have killed several with a 12. I use a mod. choke and if I am using my o/u A full too. I shoot either 5 shot or 6.

Baldrog 01-24-2005 08:21 AM

RE: 12ga to big for squirrels
 
Growing up a 12 was all my dad ever hunted with. I couldnt count how many squirrel that thing has killed. Most of the time my 12 stays in the closet as I prefer a 410 or 22 when squirrel hunting but the 12 is by far the most commonly used shotgun for squirrel.

Allen Denton 01-24-2005 10:58 AM

RE: 12ga to big for squirrels
 
As everyone has said, 12 gauge is fine for squirrel. I usually use my .22 but have killed many with my 12 gauge.

1865 01-25-2005 09:44 AM

RE: 12ga to big for squirrels
 
Only if you use slugs. [8D]

superman8791 01-25-2005 12:32 PM

RE: 12ga to big for squirrels
 
I really dont like using a shotgun at ALL on squirrels...Just dont feel it is a challenge at all...I use a .22 or .17 head shot only. Just my opinion though.:D


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