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.22 cal air gun rifles- RWS 34 vs. RWS 48 – (all other gun suggestions welcomed) small game hunting?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin| 1 Comment

i am torn between the 34 and the 48, i am going to get the .22 version and will be using it with a scope for small game hunting, (squirrels and rabbits) the 48 obviously has more knockdown power, but ive heard less accuracy? it is also way more $$$.
is there another rifle i should consider in the 100 to 250 $ range?

besides crosman quest and any other nub gun.

i do not like Co2 either because of cost, so only single action or ones with a rotary mag.

thanks, 10 points for the most knowledgable answer,

i dont want you to make my opinion, i want the info so i can form my own.

cheers, thanks mates

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What’s the difference in me shooting squirrels out of the tree tops around the house or shooting in the air..?

Posted on January 21, 2012 by admin| 4 Comments

..to celebrate the 4th of July (Independence Day)? I use the same low base, 12 gauge with #8 shot. I usually have a more angled trajectory when shooting squirrels, which according to the armchair munnitions experts on here, is more dangerous than shooting straight up. Funny we all hunt in the woods together and even my 85 y/o father can never remember being hurt by falling shot. They feel like rain drops to me.
My father has never been dove hunting in his life. I am not talking about bird hunting in open feilds. I am talking about squirrel hunting in the tops of 75-100 ft tall hardwood trees.
We live in a wooded community of about 100 residents. The houses in our area are about 1/8 mile apart. I kill deer right in our back yard with an SKS.

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What is making dime-sized holes in my potted plants?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin| 1 Comment

I have a 2nd floor balcony on which I have an assortment of herbs and annuals. Over the last few days, I’ve noticed dime-sized holes appearing in the soil. At first, I thought it might be air pushing through the soil, but then I realized that I’ve never seen them before, and then the number of them had increased. After looking around online, there were complaints of squirrels from others, but I have yet to notice any around my street. And these are small little planters …. would the squirrels be attracted to them?

I have also been dealing with what I think is a spider mite issue. I’ve been using a spray bottle to try to control the dirt levels – it seems to have helped.

I Just realized – I did notice a few small “bite marks” on the basil. Could that be a clue, or even yet another issue?

Thanks in advance for any help.

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do u need a hunting permit?

Posted on January 16, 2012 by admin| 6 Comments

if u want to hunt small game like squirrels raccoons etc if your using a air gun

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legality of airgun hunting in new york?

Posted on January 15, 2012 by admin| 3 Comments

im just wondering about the basics of the legality of hunting with an air rifle (break barrel, .177, 1000 fps) in suburban new york. what can i hunt, what cant i hunt, what do i need a license to hunt, where can i hunt, is my gun legal, etc. i’ve been shooting some squirrels in my back yard that have been tearing up my family’s garden and bird feeders, and i take the occasional starling. if anyone has any knowledge to share, it would be much appreciated. any websites with detailed overviews of these kinds of laws would also be great. thanks in advance.

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What air gun rifle should i buy?

Posted on January 12, 2012 by admin| 4 Comments

Im trying to find an air gun rifle to buy and i really dont know what to get. Im look for a great gun that is good for hunting small pest and sometimes larger, Lets say for squirrels, and stuff a little bigger than that. I want a good gun that is accurate, and also has alot of power to it. Im looking to spend anywhere from 150-300 on one. Please give me some good suggestions to get. PLEASE
One that is over 1000 fps atleast
And idk what caliber it should be because i live in illinois and idk if .22 are illegal, so if they are please let me no, and if they are, wats a good .177

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Is it illegal in Michigan to get rid of Squirrels( pest control) with an air gun?

Posted on January 11, 2012 by admin| 3 Comments

??? there are so many and they are a nuisance. I need some laws on the matter i cannot find the answer online.

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