Ok... New here, but I've got a squirrel problem. For some reason, they now like to chew on the siding of my house. I bought a cheap break barrel Ruger (Umarex) AirHawk Elite II at Walmart, and it works fine at out to 20 -25 yards or so. I've taken several of the critters with it, but they're pretty smart and skittish, so Ive resorted to shooting from my second story back window and they never see me. I have woods behind my house, and have set up a bait station at 40 yards. I don't want to bait them any closer to the house. I have taken maybe 3 at this distance with the Ruger, but I'm missing WAY more than I'm hitting.
On that note, what kind of setup do y'all recommend to get some decent accuracy at that distance? My budget is up to $1k for rifle, scope, rings, etc. I posted in the springer section because that's what I'm using now, but would entertain thoughts on a PCP if needed for consistent accuracy. I've looked at the Walther LGU and AA TX200, but then I wonder if a PCP is the way to go. I also can't seem to find the Walther very easily. I actually prefer to stay with .177, because squirrel and target shooting is all I'll use it for, and I assume the trajectory is flatter with .177.
I'm open to all thoughts and suggestions.
Thanks!
Jim
On that note, what kind of setup do y'all recommend to get some decent accuracy at that distance? My budget is up to $1k for rifle, scope, rings, etc. I posted in the springer section because that's what I'm using now, but would entertain thoughts on a PCP if needed for consistent accuracy. I've looked at the Walther LGU and AA TX200, but then I wonder if a PCP is the way to go. I also can't seem to find the Walther very easily. I actually prefer to stay with .177, because squirrel and target shooting is all I'll use it for, and I assume the trajectory is flatter with .177.
I'm open to all thoughts and suggestions.
Thanks!
Jim