the lizard Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 All, I've just been invited to call round to a farmhouse and exterminate a small group of nuisance squirrels (about 3 or 4 of 'em), that are causing problems. I've never hunted Squirrel before so I'm looking for recommendations for the best type of pellet to use. I'm using an Air Arms S410 Carbine, with silencer and a Hawke 3-9 x 40 scope. Thanks. The Lizard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 hi i have aways used "dynamil nobel .22 14.5gr" super h point i have shot most things with them with my HK80K rats upto about 25yds rabbits at about 20yds hope it helps bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ratcatcher Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 All, I've just been invited to call round to a farmhouse and exterminate a small group of nuisance squirrels (about 3 or 4 of 'em), that are causing problems. I've never hunted Squirrel before so I'm looking for recommendations for the best type of pellet to use. I'm using an Air Arms S410 Carbine, with silencer and a Hawke 3-9 x 40 scope. Thanks. The Lizard hi m8, any pellet will do, but a good one to go for are logun penertrators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 Hi, Air Arms Field or Accupell will do the job in the brainbox. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ratcatcher Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 Hi, Air Arms Field or Accupell will do the job in the brainbox. FM good point fm, forgot to mention there tuff as **** and will need a head shot only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 As long as the pellet you are using gives you accuracy, don't worry, as long as you can put the shot in the right place it will do the job. If you are shooting them from the tree's get some practice in first, because you point of aim will be slightly different shooting up in the trees than shooting rabbits on the ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 I used the Air Arm Field's in my old AAS410. As others have stated it is the head shot that does it. Good luck with the hunt LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the lizard Posted March 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 If you are shooting them from the tree's get some practice in first, because you point of aim will be slightly different shooting up in the trees than shooting rabbits on the ground Thanks mate. I discovered this the other day when I was shooting ferals in the rafters of a grain storage shed the other day. rgds, the Lizard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 I tend to use what I have to hand. At the moment, they are Hobby 11.9gr. Makes great holes in MDF and kills most things I point the gun at (as long as its in zeroed range ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblade Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 personaly i go with the most accurate pellets, which for me are JSB exacts (webley lazadomes, daystate FT and AA field are similar pellets). ROB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 As said above, accuracy is the most important part. But after some hunting tests, I have to say stay away from pointed pellets as these really leave you with a sad face when your prey runs of with horric injuries but runs off to die some where. I found the logun penetrators a very good pellet, as well as the Webly Lazadoms. I have been advising these to all customers looking for a good hunting pellet in the gunshop. I strongly reccomend them due to their accuracy, and perfect weight. I find Accupels dont like many guns, but if they like your gun, they will shoot well, and kill clean. Good luck, most important you must practice close range shooting.. as you will encouter 10-15 yard shots quite often when after the tree gobblers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the lizard Posted March 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Thanks all. Appreciate your advice and suggestions. Re-sighted my scope this afternoon, to 15 metres, and to 10. Then I tested it and got a Feral right through the neck. Best wishes, the Lizard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Another one bites the dust.. Good luck with the squirrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_george Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 (edited) Hi Lizard. As youv'e probably sussed by now almost anything will do it, if put in the right place. We found that verminpel were very effective as they make the biggest exit hole and thus stop them in their tracks. Also when hunting tree rats, it's handy to have a partner, Sqirrels will spot you before you see them and move to the other side of the tree trunk and then move round the tree as you pass. Get your partner to walk slowly past the tree and as he passes the squirrel moves round to your side and Bingo! Edited March 22, 2006 by saint_george Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblade Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 yep squirrels do have very good eye sight, but alas they are very stupid and never learnt to count, so if you are shooting by yourself, and come accross a tree rat and he spots you, dont panic just remove you jacket place on a nice branch so that it could move about, then make you way round to the other side of the tree when he moves back and sees your jacket flapping about he will soon come back to your side of the tree where you can take your time and get him ROB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 yep squirrels do have very good eye sight, but alas they are very stupid and never learnt to count, so if you are shooting by yourself, and come accross a tree rat and he spots you, dont panic just remove you jacket place on a nice branch so that it could move about, then make you way round to the other side of the tree when he moves back and sees your jacket flapping about he will soon come back to your side of the tree where you can take your time and get him ROB Or when you have spotted a Squirrel and it try's to hide from you on the other side of the tree, find some sticks and throw them round his side(make sure you have your rifle ready) then as it comes round your side Thwack I never hunt squirrels without my Binoculars, cos they can really hide on bare branches . But you will spot some tail fur blowing in the wind and if you move about slowly you will get a clear shot. Oh god memory lane here i come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Go for Bisley Pestcontrol they hit like hammers :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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