What is the best gun for squirrel?

The 10 Best Squirrel Gun Options for Hunting

Ruger 10/22 Ruger.
Savage Rascal FV-SR Savage Arms.
Ruger American Rimfire Target Ruger.
Marlin XT-22 Marlin.
Volquartsen Superlite with OD Green Sleeve Volquartsen.
Steyr Zephyr II Steyr Arms.
Browning T-Bolt Composite Sporter .22 Browning.
Anschutz 1712 Silhouette Sporter Anschutz.

Can you shoot a GREY squirrel with an air rifle?

Grey squirrels are tough little critters, and it usually takes a strike to the head to ensure a clean kill when using a sub-12 ft-lb airgun such as Mat’s Walther Rotex RM8 UC. Practising on paper targets is a great way to ensure that you and your combo are on the mark when chances arise.

Can you hunt with .177 pellets?

177 pellets because they’re incredibly accurate and can efficiently retain energy downrange. In fact, many airgunners consider these THE most accurate. The round nose of these hunting pellets delivers flight stabilization as well. Use these guys in air rifles and pistols for both long-range shooting and hunting.

What caliber is good for squirrel hunting?

A small gauge shotgun or small caliber rifle like a . 22 are great choices for putting squirrels on the ground, however, it comes with a cost. Squirrels are small, and it doesn’t take much to ruin most of the meat even with a small shot pattern or small caliber bullet.

What size shot squirrel?

Some hunters prefer to saturate a squirrel with 7 1/2s while others prefer to blow holes completely through them with #4s. While 7 1/2s will undoubtedly kill squirrels, the smaller shot loses a lot of thump at longer ranges.

Is a 22 good for squirrel hunting?

22LR is a little bit quieter than a shotgun, and, theoretically, will spook fewer nearby squirrels with each shot. Shoot subsonic, and it’s quieter still.

Where do you aim a squirrel?

If aiming for a body shot, it’s the same as a large game animal; you will want to aim just behind the shoulder. This will put your arrow in contact with the squirrel’s vitals, with a small game head, it will quickly and humanely dispatch the squirrel.