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What would be your go-to cartridge for Red Squirrel defense?
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50Daisy Red Ryder BB gun4.00%2.177 pellet gun22.00%11.22 pellet gun2.00%1.25 pellet gun0.00%0.22 CB Short2.00%1.22 CB Long2.00%1.22 LR40.00%20.338 Win Mag4.00%2.375 H&H10.00%512 gauge / Brenneke slugs14.00%7...he who knows nothing is nearer to truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods & errors. ~Thomas Jefferson
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458WM for sure.Now left only to be a turd in the forrest and the circle will be complete.Use me as I have used you -
Well, it depends - are you talking about a predatory attack, one where you might be surprised by a hungry squirrel while field dressing a moose, or having to follow a wounded squirrel into heavy brush in order to finish it off? For worst case scenarios, I'm thinking that a .416 would be a minimum - but that should probably be way stepped up as long as the hunter isn't a pansy who flinches with high recoil rounds.
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The worst are the ones foraging for nuts just as your doing your morning business hung over a down log.Best to have that big short handgun ready. Also if you like to eat sunflower seeds while walking check your six often.Now left only to be a turd in the forrest and the circle will be complete.Use me as I have used youComment
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I flinch at the sound of one hand clapping so no big boomers for me...
The .22 CB Short works fine as long as I shoot them in the earhole on the run....which of course I can since I channel Annie Oakley AND have a Y Chromosome...
<sarcasm font off>"I do not deal in hypotheticals. The world, as it is, is vexing enough..." Col. Stonehill, True GritComment
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Brave man indeed.Originally posted by hodgeman View PostNow left only to be a turd in the forrest and the circle will be complete.Use me as I have used youComment
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Well, I seem to have stumbled upon differing information, from a far better source. I checked a fish and game website, and they told me a 270 would work just fine. After i'm done with this tapatalk message down here at the country club, I will refer you heathens to the contradicting information. With the 416, barrel length (between 20-24") is a very important consideration. The higher ballistic coefficient and the higher sectional density of 27 caliber bullets, they will work much better at 400 yds.Comment
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It'd depend on what caliber my guide was backing me up with......“Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously.” ― H.S.T.
"Character is how you treat those who can do nothing for you."Comment
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I am from our of state, do I need a guide for Reds or can my second cousins brothers niece act as my guide? I have a 458 Socom AR platform with 7 lasers and a flir scope with two 100 round drums so I have the gun part figured out.2007 Kingfisher 2825 - Stor Fisk
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I think F&G suggests squirrel spray.When seconds count, the cops are just minutes away.
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I have had only bluff charges, so no need for my 20mm. The old depleted uranium is ready to get some when the need arises."Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure science"
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Unless you want to fly all that meat home, you can donate to the locals. I mean they're obviously too ignorant to know how to hunt for themselves.Originally posted by JR2 View Post“Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously.” ― H.S.T.
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Be sure you choose the correct load for the terrain you will be hunting, or you may find yourself in an embarrassing situation as I posted here:
http://forums.outdoorsdirectory.com/...ying-squirrels
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Obviously, the correct weapon for this situation could have effected the outcome and saved this hunter's reputation."Punish the monkey - let the organ grinder go" - Mark KnopflerComment
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Again, the poll has inadvertently left out common squirrel hunting cartridges. The 20x128b used in the Lahti and Solothurn seem to be missing. Heres a photo of me on my last "big red hunt"."A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind."Comment
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Do you recommend a bolt action, lever action or semi? I'm concerned with an auto jamming in the middle of a red squirrel charge a 60 below zero. A bolt gun would probably work but capacity has me worried especially in a a tikka. Maybe a pre 64 Winchester so I can disassemble the bolt in the field when it gets full of silt from falling in the river.what to do?
Do you carry a big bore handgun when you are hunting reds? I've heard they will advance on a gunshot or upon hearing the crinkling of cellophane wrapped cashews. Only in Kodiak of course...
I have a friend who just got a big red and I think he said it squared out to like 8" no kidding! Used one of the front chisel teeth to make a **** fine clam shovel he did. Used the other tooth for a brake on his dogsled. Shot his with a .458 Win mag and had to break him down from the shoulders to plant him. Took 6 rounds too! Dangerous up here in the woods I tell ya! Every time I hear that chirping bark I get the shivers.
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