Air rifle for squirrels

[66chevelle]

I will admit the only think I know about air rifles is I had a crossman as a kid. I scanned some of these post but didn’t find what I was looking for. I am looking for a air rifle to try this year for squirrels. What would be a good rifle? What are you guys using?

 

[Scott58]

My .22 cal Benjamin Marauder would do the job.

 

[Cameramonkey]

My .22 cal Benjamin Marauder would do the job.

This. Not cheap, but those things seem to be balls on accurate. Far more accurate than any springer or pump Ive ever seen.

 

[Bigtanker]

Your budget can be the determining factor. A nice break barrel will be $150-$200. A PCP (pre charged pneumatic) will start about $250 and go up from there. Plus a way to fill the tanks.

Pest control around my yard where a 25 yard shot is a long shot and my Gamo break barrel will hold it's own if I do my part.

 

[actaeon277]

Rifles are too big for squirrels to handle.

I recommend a small pistol.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Yep

 

[66chevelle]

My .22 cal Benjamin Marauder would do the job.

Yea that is more then I was thinking. I was at the $200-300 for everything.

 

[66chevelle]

Your budget can be the determining factor. A nice break barrel will be $150-$200. A PCP (pre charged pneumatic) will start about $250 and go up from there. Plus a way to fill the tanks.

Pest control around my yard where a 25 yard **** isa long shot and my Gamo break barrel will hold it's own if I do my part.

I was thinking $300 max for everything. I guess I need to do more research between the differences between a break barrel and a PCP.

 

[bwframe]

I was thinking $300 max for everything. I guess I need to do more research between the differences between a break barrel and a PCP.

More money up front for the Mrod, but a much better investment. I bought both my .22 Mrod and the Prod out of our INGO classifieds. Couldn't be happier.

I'm quite content hand pumping the PCPs. Every time I pump one back up, I feel good about my frugality in not throwing more money at expensive additions.


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[TheGhostRider]

Leshiy 2.0 .22
Can smoke a chipmunk at 50 yards or more if you do your part.

 

[Scott58]

I was thinking $300 max for everything. I guess I need to do more research between the differences between a break barrel and a PCP.

at the lower end I've got a Crosman p1322 that would probably work. Multi pump accurate to about 40 yards on a small target.

 

[Jaybird1980]

I was thinking $300 max for everything. I guess I need to do more research between the differences between a break barrel and a PCP.

I've got a Crosman Nitro Piston .22 break action, and it has 2 woodchucks under it's belt this year. One at 40 yards the other at 25.

It would easily work on squirrels

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I have a Beeman C1 in .177 and a HW77K in .22.

Looking hard at the Feinwerkbau Sport. Maybe self-present for birthday this year.

 

[Whip_McCord]

I have several airguns. I never wantd to mess with the PCP guns. My spring guns work fine. Now many have the nitro piston, so you don't need to worry about the pring breaking.

I have a couple that I use for chipmonks. If they are closer than 30 yards, I use a Beeman P-1 pistol with a red dot. Further than 30 yards and I use my Beeman R-11 rifle with a 16X airgun scope. My best shot was 75 yards. Hit the chipmonk on the first shot. Fun stuff.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Rifles are too big for squirrels to handle.

I recommend a small pistol.

Correct. Length of pull is problematic due to short limbs. Lack of a fully developed thumb can also make actions like loading a magazine or cocking a hammer problematic. As such, I suggest arming your squirrels with DAO revolvers. They are also mostly red/green colorblind, so pick brass, yellow, or orange for high viz sights. Orange maybe problematic in the fall in their natural habitat, though.

 

[actaeon277]

Correct. Length of pull is problematic due to short limbs. Lack of a fully developed thumb can also make actions like loading a magazine or cocking a hammer problematic. As such, I suggest arming your squirrels with DAO revolvers. They are also mostly red/green colorblind, so pick brass, yellow, or orange for high viz sights. Orange maybe problematic in the fall in their natural habitat, though.

As a bonus, no state requires a permit for a squirrel to carry.

 

[JimH]

This is the advantage of PCP- unbeatable accuracy and point of impact doesn't change. This is 5 shots with 25.9 grain pellets @ 850 fps,range 27 yards,checking the rifle before going hunting. Aiming at the bottom spot on the wood and hitting about 1/4" high. You won't get groups like this from a hunting springer...

 

[Fiddle]

 

[JLB768]

My critter getter...

 

[Mgderf]

I have a Mendoza .22 springer that fits my needs.
Right at $100 at auction