WalkedUp Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 I used to always go for head shots on squirrels with the air rifles but recently have switched to a double tap. First one through the ribs puts them motionless on the deck and then quickly cycle the bolt the second is an immediate coup de grace to the head. Taking headshots on skittish tree rats was leading to the odd miss or rarely a non fatal (face etc) shot that really put the cat amongst the pigeons. From pictures it looks like most favoured headshots, what’s the consensus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 Heart lung, with a 22lr, or FAC air. Single shot rarely have a runner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 I had a couple this last week with my 12ftlb 177 Bullpup but at about 10yrds. They would not keep their heads still so popped them through the ribs and they went down without hardly a twitch where head shots they often bounce about. Interestingly the 177s had gone right through.I suppose I shoot 50/50 according to what is offered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted June 17, 2022 Report Share Posted June 17, 2022 A pellet through the engine room leads to a quick demise for the squirrel, certainly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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