What do you use for Squirrel hunting?

I'm not above using a 12 gauge with #7 1/2 for squirrel. I'm also not above picking the pellets out. I grew up doing it, so there's no reason to stop now.

However, I also use .22LR when the mood suits me. I'm not particularly picky, so long as it does the job and leaves me something to eat.

I have used shotguns and rifles. A shotgun is more of a "sure thing" given that you almost can't miss, but I hate picking pellets out a game animal that small. It's been awhile since I've gone squirrel hunting, but if I go again soon, I'll use a .22

Where your choice of shotguns is concerned, I would use a 20 gauge.

Ruger 10/22 with a deer rifle scope on it. I found with squirrels they are tough to kill little creatures. A head shot with a .22 is what you need. I have used a 12 gauge also but picking the bbs out of the meat while eating isn't real fun. Skinning them isn't either regardless of what they're shot with. Skin comes off hard...I don't care for cleaning squirrels for the little meat on them. I'll take a rabbit anyday. More meat and the skin comes off so easy.

Happy hunting.

I do not like hunting small game with shotguns. Lead shot and little holes everywhere. When I squirrel hunt, I prefer to use a 22LR. I sometimes use my Ruger 10/22 or sometimes use my 1911 with a Kimber 22 conversion kit.

i have lots of them on my property but dont hunt .. i do eliminate them when the population starts to creep up and they start damaging things but the idea isnt to eliminate them just control them .. but i use both a 12 gauge and a .22 .. the shotgun is better if theyre tree'ed and cornered and i want positively to terminate one fast .. the .22 works better for a sporting approach and picking one off a fence post at 80 yards, i have a savage bolt with a 24X scope that works well for that .. if its a weekend and neighbors are out in the yard i may use a magnum springer .22 pellet gun. usually does the trick for 30 yards average.. not as positive as the powder guns though ..

I use my old reliable, Marlin Model 39 .22, I think a shotgun would just make a mess of things... A perfect head shot is the way to go, unless of course you plan on mounting a squirrel......not likely!

Depends on where I am but usually tend to favor a shotgun until the leaves come off then I switch to a rifle

When they are nibbling on the horse hay, a .22.

When elsewhere mostly .32 BP rifle or 12 ga depending on the terrain, (and expected range of shot.).

I hunt in a state park, or private land surrounded by houses. So shotgun is the safest choice.

Either a Sears & Roebuck 12ga or a Mossberg 183 in .410

I dont really hunt squirrels with rifles or shotguns. Its too easy. I like to make it harder, so i use my bow and try to get headshots so I dont ruin the meat. But I would use a .22LR rifle. Best to use in my opinion.