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I need to exterminate some local squirrels.
The average range would be about 30 feet to about 50 ft. As soon as the leaves fall from the post oaks the range might go up a little.
 
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Hi,
It really depends on " How Much " you would like to spend. Go down to the local " Big Five Sporting Goods " & look for the weekly sales, if your just starting out.

Unless you have an " Air Rifle " vendor nearby , with a larger stock of items to look at ?

Sale:$239
reg : $269.99
thru Oct 16
GAMO ADULT’S .177 PELLET AIR RIFLES ‘WHISPER’
BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS COUPON
http://www.gamousa.com/

I've read some good reviews on the above Rifle.

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Thanks for the info.
Living in town stinks.
Out in the country 15 minutes with a 22 would take care of the varmits.
 
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I need to exterminate some local squirrels.
The average range would be about 30 feet to about 50 ft. As soon as the leaves fall from the post oaks the range might go up a little.


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Well, If your getting rid of a few tree squirrels from your back yard " In TOWN ".. You might not want something toooo loud, & maybe something under " 1000-800 fps ".

Another option would be a " Pump Style ; Benjamin/Sheridan ".
http://www.airgunsbbguns.com/M.../bnj-ster-billet.htm

http://www.mac1airgun.com/

I've been seriously considering getting one for myself.

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Hey all,

Heres a cool " link / Blog " of a little squirrel hunting " Video " , using a .25 cal Rifle.

http://varmintair.typepad.com/...the-25-marauder.html

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Real close shots? R7 Beeman, one cock, Very quiet, and accurate. Put a simple 4x using solid airgun mounts, a peep or irons work fine also depending on preference, flat head or round nose will impact better in 177.

If being stealth/quiet is not as big an issue and you want to go past 25 - 35 yds or so, then an R9 Beeman will do it to 60 yds or so, a 177 best on trajectory.

A 20 cal is not out of the question, have one each, 20 really hits hard w/Crosman Premier 14.3 domes. Loopier trajectory past 40-50 yds, but WILL kill to 60-70 when you hit them, as will a 177.
 
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Hey SR4759,

Heres a " Blog Test " on the Beeman R-7 -part # 1 & #2 (along with others). You'll need to scroll down to find the Articles.

http://airgun-academy.pyramyda...pring-piston-rifles/

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