- Well I have decided to Get into Hunting. I am starting off with a pellet gun I ordered that will arrive soon. Its a Crossman Recruit It shoots 645 fps with pellets and 680 fps with BBs. (I will be using 7.9 grain .177 caliber Crossman premier hollow point hunting pellets that I already own) It comes with a scope and me and my dad are going to optimize it for about 10 yards(its a little weak for hunting so I will be hunting at close range aka 10-15 yards) This was the best gun I could afford so I ordered it. I know its kind of borderline for small game but I will be going headshots at close range, and if the animal doesn't die imminently I will quickly pump and reload and shoot it point blank for a humane kill. I also intend to eat what I kill so I am just not killing for fun of it. I will be hunting in my yard(I live in a wooded area with a pretty big yard with plenty of squires and an occasional rabbit). I need tips on when to hunt and how to get in close range of squires/rabbits and when to hunt. Also I need a bit of advice on finding rabbits and good times to hunt them. If you think my gun is too weak I have already done the math. I calculated my fpe and its 7.3 squires need 3 fpe for the head and rabbits need 5 for head shots. I know 7.3 fpe is at the muzzle but I will be hunting and close range and I doubt the pellet will be less than 5 fpe at 10-15 yards. correct me if im wrong. so please help me on my plan to hunt small game with my air rifle that I ordered.
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Tips for hunting Squirl/Rabbit for noob
- Thread starter AirgunFun
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Glad to hear another person get started in the sport. My advice for hunting rabbits and squirrels is to go early in the morning or evenings as that is when they are most active. For squirrels it will be hard to stalk up within 10-15 yards so I would suggest finding where they like to hang out and set up a sort of blind. If you have a feeder this is even easier as they will be distracted eating. I think rabbits are easier to stalk and if you have a little cover between you and the rabbit and don't walk too loud you should be able to get in range most of the time. I do it when I am hunting with my blowgun (which anyone who is looking for some real challenge and fun should really try out). If it is legal in your area hunting rabbits at night is also an option but you will have to check the laws. Hope this helps and good luck.
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Shot placement will be important. Practice enough that you are sure you can hit where you aim. Take your time. Never rush your shot. Squirrels move a lot. They hold still when they are eating and when they are alarmed. You can just about get a rythmn to their eating and wait on the position. That is, they will lean down to get something and then sit up to eat it. They'll do that over and over so you can hold your point on the scope in their upright position instead of chasing them around with the crosshairs. Another trick that is more risky is to make a sound like whistle and when they snap to attention they hold still long enough to shoot, but you'd better be ready.
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Thank you for the Help, What time of day are squires most active? Also if I pump my gun 10 times and leave it pumped for a few hours will it loose power and will it degrade over time???
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