hay! Im pretty new to squirrel hunting (all hunting actualy) any pointers would be apreciated
10-26-2004, 09:07 PM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Madison, WV
Posts: 124
RE: hay! Im pretty new to squirrel hunting (all hunting actualy) any pointers would be apreciated
hey i'm glad to see that you're getting into hunting, you'll love it more everytime you go
but a .223 is a better gun for varmints and predators. and the ammo ain't that expensive!
but if u plan on going deer hunting too, get something bigger. i have an "all-purpose" gun that i use for deer, bear, fox, coyote, and bobcats. my trusty .308. i know that seems like a lot of gun for small animals, but i haven't ruined a hide yet
but a .223 is a better gun for varmints and predators. and the ammo ain't that expensive!
but if u plan on going deer hunting too, get something bigger. i have an "all-purpose" gun that i use for deer, bear, fox, coyote, and bobcats. my trusty .308. i know that seems like a lot of gun for small animals, but i haven't ruined a hide yet
10-27-2004, 09:45 AM
#4
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Western Wisconsin
Posts: 728
RE: hay! Im pretty new to squirrel hunting (all hunting actualy) any pointers would be apreciated
The .243 may be over kill but if you plan on deer hunting it will do the job with proper shot placement. I am disabled so my funds are severly limited so I use my .270win now thats over kill. Welcome to the forum!
11-01-2004, 12:41 PM
#5
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location:
Posts: 22
RE: hay! Im pretty new to squirrel hunting (all hunting actualy) any pointers would be apreciated
hey im glad ur starting to enjoy hunting and all but the 243 is a great choice for coyotes and deer but i wouldnt go as far for coons and foxes it just has way to much power for smaller animals like that if ur getting into squirel hunting i would suggest a shotgun for early season hunts and a 22 for late saeson when the leaves have fallen off the trees but i use a 22 all season lol ive done pretty good so far.I killed 105 last year with my 22. WELCOME TO THE FORUM! !! Hunting is my life !!
