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Shotgun Squirrel

This is a discussion on Shotgun Squirrel within the Hunting forums, part of the Outdoors category; I am looking at hunting a area that is Primitive weapon or Shotgun only. What size shot is best for ...

  1. 05-20-2012, 06:46 AM #1
    Dog5911
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    I am looking at hunting a area that is Primitive weapon or Shotgun only. What size shot is best for Squirrel ( fox Squirrel ) Thanks! Any other Suggestions?
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  2. 05-20-2012, 10:49 AM #2
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    6's would work. Squirrels are tougher than you might think.
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  3. 05-20-2012, 02:48 PM #3
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    #5 or #6 in any gauge with a modified choke/barrel. If you drop down to a 20 Gauge you can hunt all day in a squirrel infested forest and not have your shoulder beat up.
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  4. 05-21-2012, 05:52 PM #4
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    Yep,#5 or #6 works just fine.
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  5. 05-21-2012, 08:52 PM #5
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    5 would be my pick
    If you have 6 that would do.
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  6. 07-17-2012, 08:07 PM #6
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    I've shot 100's with 7 1/2s mod choke.
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