i have a powerline 822 and i can kill birds but when i shoot squirells they dont die what gun should i use to kill squirells
2007-07-29 03:19:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
ps i eat them
2007-07-29 03:30:39 · update #1
get a better gun
2007-07-29 06:35:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its been my experience that the 177 preformed better for me.
I get a faster muzzle velocity and much deeper penetration with the 177.
I first tried a 22 thanking it would be better, I was incorrect.
My son came over with his 177 Gamo and had me try it out.
Both weapons were scope mounted and very accurate.
I was impressed to see that the 177 was blowing completely through the squirrels chest cavity and resulting in 1 shot clean kills on the 4 squirrels that gave me a shoot around my house.
Luckily I had barrowed the 22 cal from a friend to try out to see if I liked it, and I did not.
I went out and bought a Gamo and mounted a scope on it and have rid my surrounding yard of squirrels and rabbits and a few snakes, only one required a follow up shot and that was a rabbit that happened to turn away from me just as I shoot.
But I do prefer the 177 at 1000 to 1200 fps at those speeds the cant help but blow all the way through your target.
Hope that was of some help.
D58
2007-07-29 10:52:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Oh ******* christ, where do some of these people think their grocery store meat comes from??? Anyways, I had a powerline 880 and the best bet is a headshot. BB's a pellets are .177 caliber so it's pretty close to a .22 shell. So if you can't use a .22, there a few different types of pellets. Check out beeman or copperhead for the best small game pellets. Pellets spread on impact but are a pain to load one by one.
2007-07-29 11:18:36 · answer #3 · answered by blueshiva7 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
A .22 long rifle cartridge is more than adequate for squirrels. Another good choice is a 20 gauge or .410 shotgun.
BBQ squirrel, fried squirrel, and squirrel stew are some of my favorite dishes.
2007-07-29 10:28:53 · answer #4 · answered by Lonnie P 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
.22 rifle or a 410 gauge shotgun.
2007-07-29 10:39:04 · answer #5 · answered by bghoundawg 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
.177 or .22
2007-07-29 11:41:06 · answer #6 · answered by im Zo fly 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What are you shooting squirrels for? Just to prove you can? I expect so. If you had a REAL reason like hunting for food or pest control your parents would have set you up with an adequate firearm. You don't need another gun, you need another pastime.
2007-07-29 10:33:24 · answer #7 · answered by gunplumber_462 7 · 2⤊ 5⤋
may you always miss no matter what you use.killing animals just for fun is wrong.unless you are going to eat it or use parts of animal to clothe yourself it is wrong.
2007-07-29 10:29:03 · answer #8 · answered by lady d 4 · 2⤊ 5⤋
ouch ......i truly hope your using the animals for something....food,clothing.... just killing to kill is wrong on sooo many levels
2007-07-29 10:27:57 · answer #9 · answered by David C 3 · 3⤊ 5⤋
You shouldn't kill defenceless animals buddy
2007-07-29 10:27:31 · answer #10 · answered by Kola 2 · 1⤊ 8⤋