Augie’s earlier response explained quite well that he does not want to see an animal suffer so I see no reason to presume that he would stand idly by and withhold a followup shot if it is needed. Besides, at 11fpe muzzle / 8fpe on target and these very short distances, the probability of that being necessary is exceedingly small.
Consider for a moment that it is very common to use a 20 – 30fpe .22 at 30-50 yards for gray squirrels. Sure, there is plenty of terminal energy available but it requires substantially more aiming precision, ranging, and there’s more opportunity for the wind to push it off, and more opportunity for the critter to move at the last moment. We all understand how critical shot placement is. Meanwhile, compared to what Augie described, all 4 of these factors are conspiring to make this a lower percentage shot. Yet this scenario gets no pushback and his does.
It doesn’t add up.
Consider for a moment that it is very common to use a 20 – 30fpe .22 at 30-50 yards for gray squirrels. Sure, there is plenty of terminal energy available but it requires substantially more aiming precision, ranging, and there’s more opportunity for the wind to push it off, and more opportunity for the critter to move at the last moment. We all understand how critical shot placement is. Meanwhile, compared to what Augie described, all 4 of these factors are conspiring to make this a lower percentage shot. Yet this scenario gets no pushback and his does.
It doesn’t add up.
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