I have been asked to deal with some things including Squirrels on a local estate and I was thinking of taking my old and trusty Webley .410 bolt action as it is relatively quiet and pleasantly old school however it is only chambered for 2.5"cartridges so the question is #4 or #6 shot bearing in mind I want to knock the little chaps down yet keep wood damage to a minimum as some of the trees are specimens.
Alternatives are trapping them, however that means checking the traps daily and I would not be able to get over every day, or I could use an air rifle however I don't own one and more importantly I prefer things that go bang.
Thoughts anyone?
Killing Squirrels
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Deer Stalking… reliable word of mouth recommendation from someone you know has undertaken such stalking being offered by a specific syndicate is best. Like other walks of life, stalking has its scammers. E.G., make sure there is deer, of the species sought, on the land being made available; that appropriate insurance is in place; that there is recourse for recompense if it all goes wrong. In addition, obtain and understand terms and conditions; consider the implications of allowing a syndicate leader to be a FAC mentor; make sure ‘coaches’ are suitably qualified; consider the quality of deer management, the construction & execution of a shooting plan and safety; determine if the land is over-shot.
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saddler
Re: Killing Squirrels
.223, or .22 Hornet, with Varmint Grenades
Or look up some recipes on the FourTen forum
Or look up some recipes on the FourTen forum
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froggy
Re: Killing Squirrels
Thoughts anyone ?
Yes. Please, be selective & don't kill the red ones if any ...
Yes. Please, be selective & don't kill the red ones if any ...
Re: Killing Squirrels
I cannot use a centre fire or rim fire rifle on this particular estate for a variety of reasons.saddler wrote:.223, or .22 Hornet, with Varmint Grenades
Froggy, sadly there are no Reds around here, they are long since gone :(
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saddler
Re: Killing Squirrels
Aye. Squirrels are the only exception when Reds should be shot on sight.
Add magpies to that list.
For the shotgun...largest shot possible, so 4 or whatever else you can get.
Just keep the distances sensible.
Mmm, squirrel stew!
Add magpies to that list.
For the shotgun...largest shot possible, so 4 or whatever else you can get.
Just keep the distances sensible.
Mmm, squirrel stew!
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Re: Killing Squirrels
Size 6 is more than enough to take out the tree rats I have never had any complain when I have used the 410.
I would start as soon as possible before the trees get any leaves on them, if you can get someone to poke the dray's that is fun alternately fire the firs shot into the bottom of the dray's either way expect some fast and furious action.
Good hunting
Sam
I would start as soon as possible before the trees get any leaves on them, if you can get someone to poke the dray's that is fun alternately fire the firs shot into the bottom of the dray's either way expect some fast and furious action.
Good hunting
Sam
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Why not use a muzzleloader?
I've tried barking squirrels a la Davey Crockett with my 32 cal Pennsylvania flinter and bugger me but shooting to miss works very well.
I've tried barking squirrels a la Davey Crockett with my 32 cal Pennsylvania flinter and bugger me but shooting to miss works very well.
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No4 shot and have at 'em! as long as your gun shoots to point of aim the pattern size should be big enough and squirrels are tough little suckers!
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Daystate MK 4 FAC with 22 barrel
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saddler
Re: Killing Squirrels
May have a 10-bore you can try if they get awkward.
3 1/2" shell with a 3 ounce lead BB load....should hit them irrespective of which side of the tree they're on!
3 1/2" shell with a 3 ounce lead BB load....should hit them irrespective of which side of the tree they're on!
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