Turkeygirl Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 I use a Mossberg 500 20 gauge with either a modified or full choke. Sometimes I use the .22 for a challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails I like to hunt with a .22 but kill far fewer. I usually do a lot of still hunting and I wait until several are out, then I lower the boom. Because of that I use my Mossberg 500, 12ga with a light load like a 7 1/2. A lot of people use a 6 but I take distant shots and aim just a little in front of the head. Dead bushy tail with just a few pellets. The main reason I use the 12ga is because once they come out I can take two or three shots much faster then I could trying to bean one with my .22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyderpancake Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails Marlin 917V .17HMR! Best squirrel gun out there! Head shots are easy as icing out to 100 yards. Doesn't mess up any meat, don't have to dig pellets out them, and is just plain fun! It is so much more fun to pick one off at 75 yards than to point at em and blast em with a shotgun(i'm not blasting shotgun users, you just don't know any better ) I limited out for the first time last year (12 squirrels) with less than 30 shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails Since I only shoot squirrels as pests, whatever gun out of the 15 I have in the cabinet my hand grabs first. I've shot them anything from a .22 to a .308... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails I use an air rifle. Perfect for the suburbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowtech Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails i prefer the 22 i have used the 17 hmr but for me i think they have a little to much power and are louder than the 22 but either would make a fine squirrelgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJJ Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails i prefer a 22. but i know a guy that will use his 25-06. haven't understood that one yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Squirrelbuster Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails I deffinatley use a scoped .22lr. I don't really like shotguns because I don't like how loud they are. They spook too many squirrels in the vecinity of the one that was just shot. Plus it is a lot more challenging, and that is what makes it really fun. However I do carry the shotgun out during late season when the snow is on the ground and I get bored enough to go freeze my butt off. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robk Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails i would say my 17hmr would be my first gun of choice rob k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails Early in the season when there's still alot of leaves on the trees I use a 12ga-later when the leaves are down I use a .22LR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails I have an old .410 single shot that I like to use.It was my very first gun,and I don't get a chance to use it much.It doesn't have as much range,but it is short and light for long walks in the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_218 Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails I use three rifles for hunting Squirrels: (1) CZ-452 AMERICAN in .22 LR with 4-power Weaver rimfire scope. (2) My Kimber M-82 in .22 Hornet (Handloaded down) with Weaver 3-9 power scope. (3) My Winchester Model 43 in .25-20 with 4-power Weaver Scope. This is a GREAT Rifle and the factory loads are even nondestructive! I also use my Stoeger Model "Uplander" in .410 3" shells loaded with #5 shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christsavedme Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails I either carry the 22 or the 12 ga....depends on the time of year and really just how I feel! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails The beretta 20 o/u, or a semi .22. They both work great. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_218 Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails [ QUOTE ] 22 mag soild points. Like siad before head shot. No pellets to pick out. Anyone thought of using a 32 Cal. Black powder. I thought of buying one just for that purpose. [/ QUOTE ] I use to own a T/C Cherokee Rifle in .32 and also had a .45 caliber barrel for it. I used the .32 a couple of season for Squirrels and it was more challanging then using a modern firearm. I used 18 grains of Pyrodex-P and a 43 grain round patched ball and a CCI cap for firing it. It was very accurate but the only drawback was the slow reloading. I did manage to bag several Squirrels with it in the years I owned the rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails 7mm MAG!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilhnter Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails My buddy and i both hunt them with 12 guage shotguns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSGB Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails I like using a .22 lr with a scope. I have also used my 12 gauge, but the .22 is easier on your shoulder and ears, plus less wasted meat. I used a co-worker's .17 hmr last season. It has a longer range, but it's also louder and did more damage. The damage may have been due to the loads he gave me. They weren't made for squirrels. All-in-all, my weapon of choice is a .22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longislandhunter Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails Here on Long Island it's illegal to hunt with any kind of rifle so it's shotgun only. I use my 12 gauge most of the time, but I also like to use my pump action .410 shotgun from time to time. I limit my shots to clear up close shots and it works well, plus it doesn't damages less meat than the 12 gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lilcrackshot Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails Very old Eastern Arms 410 single shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimpy Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails 12 gauge here, thinking about trying a .22lr though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails I like my Ruger 10/22 loaded with Stingers. Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails If I really want to get a bunch to feed a group (like for a Super Bowl party), I take the single shot 410. Most of the time, I'm just out to amuse myself, so I carry my Ruger Single Six in 22 Mag with the 9 1/2 inch barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billygoat Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails Mossberg 22 bolt action, with a peep! That thing is deadly! I remember as a young boy, going out with my air rifle and bringing home a slew of squirels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Re: Firearm of choice for Bushy tails i only use a Ruger 10/22 with the bull barrel and synthetic target stock.. a nice 3X9 scope to top it off with and plain old winchester 22s shoot the best out of it.. groups the size of a dime at 50 yards when im shooting good.. i prefer to stalk , but i will sit in a good spot with full camo if i find a nut tree they are using a lot.. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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