Is the .22 or .25 better for hunting squirrels and raccoons below 50 yds? Cost of ammo is not important I just want them eliminated in 1 shot. Thanks
105747
Squirrels are east to kill, raccoons aren't, they are really tough. If it's raccoons your going after I'd go with the 25
105748
I never had the opportunity to shoot the .25 but with the .22 I killed 3 squirrels with single shots to the chest with 14.3 grain crosman premier hollow points. For coons I would probably go with 18 grain JSB.
105749
A Marlin model 60 is an inexpensive .22 and very accurate. It can take a squirrel with a head shot with a little practice, no problem.
105750
i would say .22 is enough. .25 would work but personally seems like overkill. DO NOT have long shooting sessions with this rifle, the cocking is so stiff it WILL bend the barrel.
105751
I've shot squirrels and coons with .22 at 35 to 40 yards and killed both with a single shot. I've also had long shooting sessions (over 100 rds) with out experiencing anything other than a tired arm!
920822
What caliber are you shooting? Don't know the FPS of my pellets, but I shoot a .177 Benjamin Marauder PCP Air rifle (stock, not enhanced) at my littls spinner target. It's about 25 yds away and I'm shooting JSB Diabolo EXACT .177 Caliber Air Gun Pellets - 8.44 gr pellets. These pellts spin and reset the target just fine. Now, I also have the larger spinning target, .made for 22 cal. These .177 pellets won't spin those bigger paddles. And my .22 and .25 Marauders spin the large target paddle and spin the small target paddles like crazy, but I don't know how long the little spinning paddles would last with the bigger pellets striking them - so I only shoot my .177 at the smaller spinner. But like I said, my .177 can spin the small paddles all day long. Hope this helps. Bobby
2136252
There is only one sure cure for squirrels. My application is a .17 HMR. Instantaneous lights-out for Mr. Squirrel, and no worries about ricochet or penetration beyond the target. If you live in an area where the report is a problem, I suggest a high-quality pellet rifle, e.g, a GAMO.
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Brad, Please listen CLOSELY to what I'm going to tell you. I bought the P900 and IT'S THE BIGGEST P.O.S. that I've ever purchased from Amazon. DON'T BUY THIS ITEM 'CAUSE YOU'LL BE SORRY THAT YOU DID, Instead go with the UMAREX2252268 Browning 800 .177cal. it has the power to kill a ground squirrel at over 150 feet. Yes it may look & feel clumsy but, with the GAMO Precision Pellets "That have "cones" attached" to the front of the pellets most critters don't have a chance. This is the pistol that you want in your hand, the other is just JUNK, and there's the difference.
51106
I would not use this for an up close attempt to kill a racoon. This air rifle will handle squirrels, rabbits and maybe even a small possum with a well placed shot. Racoons are bigger, thicker skinned and mean as hell.
386840
I'm in Alaska we don't have chipmunks. We have ground hogs and mice. But in my area there's only mice and squirrels. Haven't tried on squirrels I enjoy shooting them with a 22lr.
634440
I have both types and the Cold Steel .62 seems to be easier to use. The .40 is ok in the house but the .62 really shine outdoors, that's where you'll see the difference. Buy the Cold Steel you won't be disappointed.
1496021
Personally, I have always used any .20 gram rounds. They shoot hard with this gun and are very accurate. Sometimes .23 are very good too, but more expensive. The .2 will go farther, but the .23 is more accurate. Unless you are shooting a tiny spot on a person from 100 feet away, you should be able to get away with .20.
2224014
Should kill a racoon if that's your only purpose for buying I would get a 22 caliber pellet gun with that said this gun is very powerful sighted right in shoots good with one type pellet and not so good with other ones that come with it
742222
This gun shoots 7.9 gr lead pellets right at 1000 fps. That is WAY more power than needed for rabbits, squirrels, and birds, including crows. At ranges to 30 or 35 yards, it is also enough power to kill groundhogs, possum, and raccoon with head shots! Not suitable for larger game like coyote though. And it is VERY lethal if you put the pellet where it should go!
1263309
probably not the bone collector is a great gun for the price, but louder than the whisper shot a squirril a few days ago with mine and the pellet went through the ribs and came out the other side suggest you try for the heavier, slower pellets if you shoot at short to medium distance slower speed less noise generaly, more speed, more noise one of the reasons I prefer 22 over 177
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Matt, I don't shoot. However I just sighted in a redtail hawk at over 200 yards & watched it grab & peel a digger squirrel for a snack. I paid under $200 for this scope & it is an excellent one for the price. Mary
1296599
Long Range is a relative term. Once the sight is sighted in it is accurate from 40-50 feet. But the fps is 880 so certainly models with 1000+ feet per second will be more accurate. For me, indoor winter shooting to "stay sharp" at shorter distances, this gun was actually worth the $60 I paid for it. To kill a squirrel from 90 feet, probably not so much.
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Reply to e-mail: It will work with the .222 Rem. just expect the accuracy to be off at least 10%. Your bullet's are averaging around 3000fps + - and the .223 3240 fps. When you zero, you might do it at 1-2 inches high. Your 22-250 is probably coming out about 3600 fps so you maybe an inch low at 100 yards will still put you pretty close to on target after 200 yards. I used to live in Maine and I don't recall may areas where a person can take a 400 yard shot. I hope this info helps you out?
1184317
Yes, I have used a .22 at 50 yards and and you can hear it ping. Fro .22 you might was to purchase the VisiChalk Ferris Wheel Target System, its fun to use, both kids and adults enjoy it, especially new shooters.
396548
.177 cal. or 4.5mm steel bbs, makes a nice small varmint gun... Great for geating rid of squirrels.
606642
You are better with the 22 caliber. This is an excellent product. Two of my friends have purchased the air rifle after using mine.