Jan
26
2012
What type of pellet gun or rifle would i need to get to get rid of pest such as squirrels and rabbits?
just moved into the country and squirrels and rabbits are all in my yard getting my dogs hyped up
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By USAFisnumber1, January 26, 2012 @ 12:02 am
A 22 caliber pellet rifle would be better but sometimes they are hard to find, expensive and the ammo is not all that common. So get a .177 caliber. A simple spring system like the old Red Ryder works OK up close but it is hard to get close. I would suggest a gun with a bit more power such as a competition gun from RWS. I have one that hits hard at a reasonable distance and is accurate enough to justify a telescopic sight. There are some that use compressed gas but that gets up into more cost. My RWS is recoilless however the scope mounts on the part that recoils so if you are not careful you can get whacked in the eye with the scope when you fire.
By Paul S, January 26, 2012 @ 12:02 am
First, be certain you can shoot or hunt the particular type of squirrel in your area. I have California Ground Squirrel issues and use a couple of springer (1,000fps) Gamos. The simple break barrels work well and if you get the right pellet they can be very accurate. If you use cheap or light pellets forget about hitting anything. I also have a Gamo CFX with Nitro Piston upgrade. Shot group of 1” at 25 yards and quiet. Usually I can shoot a ground squirrel and another one near it doesn’t even run away, he just stands there looking confused until it is his turn at bat.
Starting price will be $90 and up to $1,000, my CFX with Nitro upgrade was $411
Plan to spend $0.05 to $0.10 per round.
By notpc, January 26, 2012 @ 12:02 am
A .22 or a shotgun will both work great. PS.. rabbits taste pretty good too.
By Jake, January 26, 2012 @ 12:02 am
I would recommend a .22 lr rifle or .410 bore shotgun.
Both are quiet and capable of dealing with rabbit and squirrel.
By J Kirsch, January 26, 2012 @ 12:02 am
Rabbits and squirrels are generally considered game animals, not pests. As a result you need to check with your state’s game management agency about the legal means of take, the seasons they can be taken, and what license (if any) you need. You will also need to make sure you can legally discharge an airgun or firearm where you live…
Most of the more powerful pellet guns, regardless of type, will suffice for squirrel and rabbit. That’s because squirrel only requires about 3 ft-lbs of impact energy and rabbit only requires about 5 ft-lbs of impact energy.(1) Both .177 and .22 caliber airguns are viable options. As for specific recommendations…
If you want a multi-pump I’d recommend the Benjamin 392/397 since it’s the most powerful multi-pump I know of at 12-13 ft-lbs muzzle energy. It’s also the best quality multi-pump I know of. The Benjamin 392/397 should be adequate to take rabbits and squirrels out to 25-30 yards. If you want a multi-pump and the Benjamin 392/397 is too expensive the next best choice would be the Daisy 22SG, followed by the Daisy 880 and Crosman 2100.
If you want a spring piston airgun, then I’d suggest you look at the RWS 34 and Gamo Big Cat. Both produce about 15 ft-lbs of muzzle energy and are adequate for rabbit and squirrel out to 30-35 yards. The RWS 34 is the better quality gun, but it’s also more expensive. If money’s an issue the Big Cat can be found substantially cheaper, especially if you’re willing to buy a re-manufactured airgun.
If you need an airgun with a bit more reach and power than either a multi-pump or springer delivers, I’d suggest taking a look at the Benjamin Discovery. This pre-charged pneumatic is quite a bit more expensive, but with 21-23 ft-lbs muzzle energy in .22 caliber and 1-1.5 inch groups at out to 50 yards, it gives you a lot more reach for rabbit and squirrel. Just make sure you get a HPA pump to charge it with.
I’m not going to recommend a co2 rifle since cool temperatures radically affect their power levels and squirrel and rabbit seasons are generally in the colder months.
If you want a firearm… You have two good options. The first option would be a rifle chambered in .22LR. (This rifle may be a bolt-action like the Winchester 67 or Savage Mk II, a lever-action like the Marlin 39, or a semi-automatic like the Marlin model 60 or Savage model 64 depending on what you prefer.) The second option would be a shotgun (in either 12 or 20 gauge) loaded with #6 shot.
By C_F_45, January 26, 2012 @ 12:02 am
By price and power
Daisy 880(7.6ft-lbs) – $45
Crosman 2100(9.2ft-lbs) – $55
Walmart
Gamo Big Cat(14.2ft-lbs) – $90-$99
http://www.cabelas.com
http://wop.pyramydair.com
Benjamin 392(13ft-lbs) – $160
Everywhere
Diana(RWS) 34(15ft-lbs) $220
http://www.airgundepot.com
http://www.pyramydair.com