which do you prefer??

[hunTer06]

Which do you prefer to use on squirrels?

[eschatts]

I prefer to use a 22. Once in a while I will use something different.

Ed

[Lance]

I'm definitely a .22 guy on squirrels. I really like hunting with a rifle and a scope.

[hunTer06]

I just think its way more fun shooting squirrels with a .22 because its harder.

[johnch]

1 round in the head from my Ruger 22 pistol is IMO a perfict way to hunt.

Johnch

[Kenneth]

ruger 10/22 with scope

[Duffy]

I use a light target load in my 20 gauge.

[Buckmaster]

A .22 makes it more challanging.

[CatDaddy]

.22 one shot in the head

[Buckrun]

I have hunted squirrels with;
Several .22 rifles
.22 Ruger MK II pistol
.22 Ruger Single Six
Bow Compound and traditional.
.32 cal muzzleloader
My new current squirrel rifle is the .17 HMR. It is a little loud so I am going to get the new .17 MK4 rimfire. That doesn't sound right?? What is the new ,17 rimfire? The one based on necking the .22 stinger case down to .17. I'll look it up. My memory is so bad. :confused:

Steve

[Spitfire]

.22 for me!! I have never even tried a shotgun for squirrel, it doesn't seem fair.

[Buckmaster]

You got it Buckrun. Squirrel hunting the with the smokepole traditional style is the cat's ____.

Big puff of smoke then the second of wonderment, "Did I get it?"

[CatDaddy]

Buckrun, I think it is the .17 Mach 2

[Buckrun]

Originally posted by CatDaddy
Buckrun, I think it is the .17 Mach 2

Yep Your right.

The Mach 4 is the center fire wild cat.:)
Steve

[MUZZY MAN]

I got a Marlin .22 bolt. It's a tack driver. LOOK OUT TREE RAT'S

[Redhunter1012]

I use an old remington targetmaster with open sites. Sometimes in the early seaon I'll use my 410.

[MrFurious]

For the early season when there are still a lot of leaves on the trees I use a 22LR over 20ga combo gun. Usually have to use the 20ga as the bushytailed rats disappear behind a leaf too quick to get a good rifle shot.

Once the leaves fall, the .17 Mach 2 comes out and they don't stand a chance. Nothing more satisfying than tagging an unsuspecting squirrel off a limb at 100yds. :D

[Caribou Dreamer2]

Early season with alot of brush still on the branchs i like the 4/10 or a 20 gauge but in late season by far the 22 long rifle.

[hunTer06]

My grandpa gave me a .22 yesterday so im definately gonna try it out.:D :) :D :)

[Savage 24V]

I've always used a 20 until the leaves are good and off, then I switch to a 22. But my father swears by the saying: "If you like shooting at squirrels use a 22, if you like eating squirrels use a shotgun."

[Ben B]

I use Original and Kemmer Stock Mountain Curs and a Marlin 880SQ .22.

[countyroad]

I usually take my Ruger .22, but have taken my 20 ga. too. I prefer the .22. Though I have taken them with a bow as well.

[hunTer06]

Originally posted by countyroad
I usually take my Ruger .22, but have taken my 20 ga. too. I prefer the .22. Though I have taken them with a bow as well.

I've shot at quite a few with my bow, but haven't been able to connect yet. My day will come:D

[Thunderflight]

Just curious, but do you all ever worry about were that .22 or .17 round is going to land if you miss or blow threw a squirrel?

[hunTer06]

I've never had to worry about it. We've got plenty of private land. If there were houses nearby, I would be a little more cautious.

[BigDale]

I generally use a .22 Mag but I do use a .22 every so often. Next year I hope to be useing a .17 if I can talk myself into another rifle :D

[Buckmaster141]

.22 is the way to go

[harehound]

sling shot for the freezer and a throwing knife for sport.

[Hoytme2]

28 ga. or .22 pitol. Man those little rodents get under my skin. I will use anything the get um.

[coonskinner]

i know a guy that stopped one with a 30/06...

[unluckyman]

depends on what time of year it is, and what kind of hunting im doing

If its early year when a lot of leaves are on i use shoty (20)
If its late year i use 22

if i want to set i use 22
if i want to walk i use shoty

[SP Scout]

I actually prefer bow but if I have to choose I would take my 12 guage.

[mullskinner]

i use a air rifle .....only !!!! what ta rush !

[coonskinner]

i have done better with have-a-hart-traps...doesnt mess the squirrel all up either...just put peanut butter in...:o

[WarEagle]

I have a .410 single shot that I was given when I was 8 and have been hunting squirrels with it ever since. It is a great little gun.

WAR

[hoot gibson]

wheni first got maried 30 years ago , i used to take my wife , she would just look atem , and out theyd come . but i cant take her anymore . since she got older , she tears them up to bad .

[hoot gibson]

you know , ive been telling this joke for 30 years , and then i rite it down , go to the skurl hunting post here , and now it aint so funny. just waisted space.. h

[tuffshot]

Originally posted by mullskinner
i use a air rifle .....only !!!! what ta rush !

There are alot of advantages to using an air rifle or pellet rifle. I have used them too. You can sneak into your deer hunting area and clean out a few of the squirrels so they are not making noise to think there are deer coming while bow hunting. Just getting in and not making gun shots will not spook deer from the area.

But I also like the 22 mag, and have been wanting the new 17 Mach II they will make a great squirrel rifle.

[coonskinner]

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Jeff Goebel]

Flintlock .62 (20 ga.) fowler. A .22 if it's rainin'... Goeb

[CStan]

I have more fun with the 22

[JMH]

Scoped 22 rifle with subsonic hollow points. With these super quit rounds, I have shot as many as 4 squirrels out of the same tree within seconds of each other.

[hunTer06]

I should have put bow on the poll

I've been shooting at them with my bow

[coonskinner]

12 ga. with turkey loads in 3" mag...:D

[hunTer06]

I just discovered the other day that there is bird shot shells for the .22

They dont pack much power though

[Buckrun]

Originally posted by hunTer06
I just discovered the other day that there is bird shot shells for the .22

They dont pack much power though

I use the Winchester shot shells that have the crimped end. I have a Remington pump .22 that I had the barrel boared out to a smooth bore. That really helped. I think the rifling makes the shot start spinning as it goes down the barrel then when it exits the bore cintrifical (SP?) force sends the shot out in every direction.It is all gone to who knows where at about 8 or 10 yards.

Just my opinion.:rolleyes:
Steve