I have a Gamo Shadow 1000 with a BSA 2-7X scope. Last year I eliminated a few dozen starlings, half a dozen ground squirrels, 3 bunnies (sorry, can't eat them in the summer), 3 squirrels (in season, did eat them.)
Went squirrel hunting 2 years ago with air rifles only. Most of my farm pest control is performed with air rifles. The starlings have become wary though so lately I have been using the HM2.
How much do you have to spend to get a good quality air rifle for hunting? I've heard that the .22 seems to be the best. Slower, but retains more power for a humane kill.
How loud are the typical spring pistol rifles when firing?
How much do you have to spend to get a good quality air rifle for hunting? I've heard that the .22 seems to be the best. Slower, but retains more power for a humane kill.
How loud are the typical spring pistol rifles when firing?