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2007-09-13 01:37:55 · 18 answers · asked by Levi S 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I would suggest a rifle with a little more power.
If you`re not old enough for a .22 cal rimfire, then I would suggest a rifle like this.
http://www.airgunwarehouseinc.com/gamoshadowsport.html
Happy hunting/shooting!!
2007-09-13 01:54:27 · answer #1 · answered by Sawmill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are hunting Squirrel during a regular small game hunting season, and licensed, in an area thats allows firearms, a .410 shotgun or a .22 caliber rimfire rifle is a better choice than a pellet gun. Any of the H&R single shot shotguns in .410 makes a great squirrel gun and can be purchased at Wall Mart for under $100.00. I heartily recommend the Model 10/22 Ruger for a lifetime of shooting. But, any gunshop probably has a few older .marlin or Savage or Stevens .22ca bolt action rifles or Marlin/Glenfield Model 60 semi auto rifles for a great price well under $100.00.
I f you are hell bent on a Pellet gun for backyard pest, I would stay with a pellet rifle that can produce at least 900-1100 FPS with a hunting pellet. The Daisy may not be able to put out that kind of velocity. See another question here for info on a Marksman brand pellet rifle I bought at Wall Mart that will meet all your requirements.
Local laws apply! Be safe- Stay LEGAL!!!
2007-09-13 09:39:45 · answer #2 · answered by David B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While it would probably do the job, I'd say its a little underpowered. I like to go with a minimum of 1,000 fps.
I have a slightly different model of this one:
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_82880?cmCat=CROSSSELL&cmid=PP_P0_1
It performs well, easy and quick to reload. You can also get this in .22, that one shoots at 850 fps or so, and that would be good for squirrels as well. Hope this helps, good luck with the squirrels.
2007-09-13 10:21:57 · answer #3 · answered by hippiewhomper57 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it isn't any good for squirrel. You'll just injure them and then it will take you a full minute to pump the gun up 10 times and shoot the squirrel again.
If you are going to use a pellet gun go with at least a single cock spring piston making 1000fps or higher. Use Gamo PBA pellets and you wont have a problem
2007-09-15 05:31:43 · answer #4 · answered by evo741hpr3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out a .22 made by Ruger. They are available in pistol and in rifle. Either will do the job. A .22 is better than an air gun.
2007-09-13 08:53:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this rifle is great at short range shots to the neck or between the little critter's eyes, Heck I've pulled off many one shot kills with slightly bigger game like rabbit and racoon with that exact gun, only mine was cheaper. (These shots are taken with the full 10 pumps though) By the way try using the cheap target (FLAT) pellets.
2007-09-13 17:36:32 · answer #6 · answered by JJ2swift 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This gun is too weak to effectively shoot squirrels. You should wait until you are old enough and get a decent 22 rifle like the Ruger 10-22.If you intend to do this the right way that this us the way to go..Good Luck!
2007-09-13 09:31:19 · answer #7 · answered by JD 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Use a .22?
2007-09-13 08:49:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK little suggestion till you legal age get or make a Good slingshot \ cause best way too get rid of squirrel is a 410 shotgun or a pistol that shoot,s rat shot wide pattern better hit provability
2007-09-13 18:29:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want to take out squirrels, crosman makes a .22 co2 rifle that is about $75 and has some nice knock down power. its the crosman 2250. check out pyramidair.com and look under air rifles. if you want to just scare them away or make them jump, hit em up with a little .177 rifle...
2007-09-15 00:04:12 · answer #10 · answered by jacquescartier 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋