It was rugged, inexpensive, simple, and reliable—plus, with a full choke, it threw a tight, game-killing pattern. There were compact and Junior versions, trap versions, versions with color-case-hardened receivers, and even a survival-style Tamer version in. Seeing as this gun is new for , it might seem a stretch to include in a list of best guns ever.
But my son used it to kill his first squirrel just the other day, and I know a winner when I see it. Marketed as a turkey gun to pair with TSS. All of those things help for precision shooting, which is exactly how you should think of a. My introduction to the. The revolver had a 7. I added a variable-power Leupold pistol scope to it, and from a good rest, the gun would outshoot my.
And at reduced handgun velocities, the. The modern version of the Model 17 K Masterpiece a 6-shooter introduced in , the is a stainless gun with a round cylinder. It has a reputation for being one of the most accurate production revolvers out there.
My buddy got one for Christmas when we were in high school, and he still has it today. With a fixed barrel and receiver, these pistols produce the accuracy necessary for a dedicated squirrel pistol. The Hunter version has good adjustable sights, a 6. The muzzle is threaded for use with a suppressor, too. Sub-sonic ammo makes for the quietest report, but it sucks for hunting—especially at yet slower handgun speeds.
Still, a suppressor will dampen the crack of the high-velocity hollowpoints that you need to use for this game, which is handy for both saving your own hearing and for keeping multiple squirrels in one tree from scattering to parts unknown after the first shot is fired. Heck, even the takedowns are awfully appealing for those who backpack into more remote hunting country.
The joy of picking squirrels from the treetops with a lever-action rimfire is a purely American pastime that brings great joy to the heart and plenty of game to the table. It has an round magazine tube, American walnut stock, and the included Picatinny top rail pairs nicely with the Monte Carlo-style stock. Winchester started building the 37 after WWI with an exposed, abbreviated hammer and ejector. The singles were built of steel and walnut and could be had in just about every bore.
Grab a full-choked Model 37 chambered in the tiny. But how many of us have been punching out targets and squirrels from trees with the straight pull Browning T-Bolt. These classic rimfire rifles are fast-cycling, accurate, and plain elegant. The round magazines sit flush, and the rimfires are instantly recognizable with that straight bolt handle. Whether choosing one of the older classics with both collector value and hunting pizzazz or a new remake like the Composite Sporter , the T-Bolt is a small game dream.
If we had our choice, an early Belgian-made T-Bolt, either T1 or T2, would be a welcome addition both in the woods and in the gun safe. When that elusive squirrel sticks its head out behind a heavy branch, the CZ ensures that the projectile will be right on point.
Choose one in. While we most appreciate the standard models with Turkish walnut, the latest suppressor-ready synthetic has its benefits as well. The company also introduced a sweet Varmint Precision Trainer rimfire version of the that would certainly have squirrels heading back for their treetop dens. If you hunt small game with a handgun, there are many solid choices in both semi-auto pistols and revolvers.
With a 6. Savage builds affordable and accurate rifles, and even the rimfire family is no exception. Though their B-Series of bolt-action rimfires are fantastic, we love the reliability and accuracy of the A-Series for quick shots on moving targets like squirrels. These rifles can be had in. The delayed blowback action ensures the gun reliably cycles hot rounds like. The rifles can be had in synthetics, laminates, camo, heavy barrels, sporters, and even a precision version.
Our favorite has long been the A17 Target Thumbhole , which has taken countless squirrels, prairie dogs, and other vermin. That said, any of the dozens of model variants will more than fill your pot with squirrel.
Choose your caliber and options, and Savage will do the rest. Raise your hand if you like American-made firearms.
Keep it raised if you dig custom-quality rifles, carbon fiber, and some of the most accurate semi-automatic rimfires on the market. Still waving? Magnum Research builds the Magnum Lite in both. They offer an integral optics rail and a skeletonized thumbhole stock in a variety of materials and finishes. Not only is the bolt handle ambidextrous, but so is the stock.
Keystone Sporting Arms is one of the leading producers of firearms for beginning shooters. All Keystone Sporting Arms guns are made in the U. The Crickett is available in dozens of synthetic colors and hydro-dipped patterns. They also offer both laminated and thumbhole stocks, with options in either blued or stainless metalwork. The Crickett is manually cocked using the mechanism at the rear of the bolt.
The rifle has an With a There is an adjustable rear peep sight and fixed front sight, though the Crickett is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. Mine was a. That gun took plenty of squirrels and other small game. Over the years, these simple singles could be had in almost every shotgun bore, with the majority wearing fixed chokes. There were numerous models, including the Topper , Pardner , and There were compact youth models along with wood and synthetic options.
For squirrels, almost any barrel length in the. Though these brands have been yet another casualty of the recent Remington-family dispersion, we can only hope for a future return. New Hampshire-based Sig Sauer on Friday announced a first-run commercial variant of the rifle they submitted to the U. The other route is to dial up the initial investment with a gussied-up firearm from a high-end gunmaker.
They are sleek and sultry and sinfully tempting to anyone. With the grain in multiple layers of wood running in different directions, laminated stocks offer high strength, great stability, and resistance to warping.
I chose the straightforward Explorer. Machined from T6 aircraft-grade aluminum, the action houses a trigger, sear, and hammer of heat-treated steel. Punch out the two action pins, remove the trigger action, and swap the entire assembly. The extended magazine release comes off as a bit clunky, but nowhere near as clunky as trying to change magazines with cold fingers. It has a BDC reticle calibrated for. The carbon-fiber barrel shroud is put together with tension at both the muzzle and chamber ends to provide rigidity.
Such a light front end, however, is an acquired taste. Choose your color, swivels, and adjustability. Mine is in a standard weave for a supple feel, but the double cobra and king cobra designs are pretty sweet, too.
An integral Picatinny rail is ready for optics. Together, the barrel and action weigh less than 3 pounds. Volquartsen offers the ability to build your own rifle from the comfort of your keyboard, so you can doll it up with the stock that suits you. Just when you think you might own enough rimfires, a must-have like this very affordable. The cartridge, just a little more than a decade old, is built on a necked-down.
Federal's new 30 Super Carry self-defense cartridge promises 9mm-like terminal performance with less recoil and more capacity. Consistently connecting way out there with a rifle isn't easy, but it doesn't have to be complicated either. Start with this simple step-by-step guide. Then practice—a lot. These four famous firearms—owned by the likes of Wild Bill Hickok, George Armstrong Custer, and Doc Holliday—have never gotten the attention they deserve.
Ruger American Rimfire Target Ruger. Browning T-Bolt Composite Sporter.
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