gvhorwitz Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Do you think that a .410 shotgun is suitable? I have a .12 gage but I don't want that much firepower. And what do you think of a .20 Gage for squirrels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhunter39 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 i use my 410 single shot shotgun , as well as my 12, 16, 20 gauge pumps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 I use a 12 Gage. Works fine for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gzilla45 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 The .410 will provide plenty of power especially early in the season when shots are relatively close still due to the canopy. As the leaves start to fall you might want a little more gun to reach out a little further. That being said I do all my hunting with a 12 guage so you really can't go wrong with any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvhorwitz Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Recommended squirrel gun First of all, thank you for replying. I already own a Mossberg .12 But, I'm looking at two different H&R's, one a .410 the other a .20 gage. Of the two what are your preferences? What is the effective range of the .410? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 If it was me I'd get the 20 gauge. I use my 28 gauge for all my upland bird hunting, shoot squirrels with it too. It's in between a 410 and 20 gauge. It's perfect for everything I shoot with a shotgun, besides waterfowl of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 There is nothing wrong with the 410 as a squirrel gun. Most can be shot inside of 20 - 30 yards and the 410 will effectivly shoot that range with the right load. However, looking at the cost of the 410 shells against others they are an expensive round to take out. I personally would consider using a lighter load in the 12ga or pickup the 20ga H&R. You can buy a brick of ammo for just over $20 (giving you 100 shots) where a single box of 410 is typically nearing the $8 - $10 mark. They are a good little scatter gun but pretty pricey these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvhorwitz Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Recommended squirrel gun This is the info I need. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvhorwitz Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Recommended squirrel gun BTW. Since there is no choke on the H & R, is there a brand of ammo on a .20 that you would recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlriggins Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 personally I like a good old 22lr for this purpose but some other factors figure in to my choices foliage for example a lot of leaves on trees gives little time for aiming a rifle. I do use a 20 ga for the woods around my home early in the year but if hunting in a woods with tall trees I find that a 12 ga works well for taking them from the top of the tall hickory trees but after 1 or 2 shots they clear out in a hurry in wich case a 22 mag or 17 mach 2 or even the 17 hmr is a great choice. Just my oppinion and I am sure others would have different taste in squirrel slaying equip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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