Suggestions for a squirrel gun

[PapaG]

I was going to suggest my favorite,the Sheridan Blue or Silver Streak but they get noisy at max pressure. 75 yards is stretching it a little for .177 pellets. I’d go pcp in .25 cal.

 

[teerex.otw]

I was going to suggest my favorite,the Sheridan Blue or Silver Streak but they get noisy at max pressure. 75 yards is stretching it a little for .177 pellets. I’d go pcp in .25 cal.

This is a little off-topic, but what are you using for ammo these days ?
Original Sheridan pellets are (apparently) collector’s items now, even the empty boxes fetch a good price.

 

[PapaG]

I have several boxes of originalSheridans plus five tins of another brand. I’m good for life. My old Benjamin 22 is well supplied also (got it in 1958, had it rebuilt in 1985). And, there is the Diana 177.
I don’t find time to shoot them much lately playing nurse as my wife is on a serial surgery plan. Ankle, ankle, knee next, foot after.

 

[teerex.otw]

I have several boxes of originalSheridans plus five tins of another brand. I’m good for life. My old Benjamin 22 is well supplied also (got it in 1958, had it rebuilt in 1985). And, there is the Diana 177.
I don’t find time to shoot them much lately playing nurse as my wife is on a serial surgery plan. Ankle, ankle, knee next, foot after.

Just looking for options as originals are getting too costly to shoot.
I wish someone would make a swaging die to squeeze .22’s down to .20…
Anyway, hope all goes well, best wishes for a full and speedy recovery !

 

[VMC]

This is a little off-topic, but what are you using for ammo these days ?
Original Sheridan pellets are (apparently) collector’s items now, even the empty boxes fetch a good price.

Any .20cal pellets shoot fine in my Sheridan Blue Streak. They are hard to find in a store, but many online vendors sell H&N and JSB brands. I get 20cal JSB Exact from Trenier Airguns because they are more accurate than the old cylindrical style in my 1971 Streak.

 

[Russ57]

You can buy .20 caliber pellets. They just cost more. I loved my Sheridans. I wished someone made a current day equal. Try these pellets. No experience but I have shot H&N's in other calibers and they do make some quality pellets.

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[teerex.otw]

You can buy .20 caliber pellets. They just cost more. I loved my Sheridans. I wished someone made a current day equal. Try these pellets. No experience but I have shot H&N's in other calibers and they do make some quality pellets.

H&N Field Target Trophy .20 Cal, 11.42 gr - 250 ct | Airgun Depot

Check out this great deal on the H&N Field Target Trophy .20 Cal, 11.42 gr - 250 ct. Need advice? Let our airgun specialists help you today!

www.airgundepot.com

Thanks !
I’ll have to check those out.
I’ve had this Blue Streak since I was a teenager, and really miss shooting it.
I have other multi-pumps, but this one…This…is one squirrel and rabbit gettin’ shooter ! (keeps ‘possums out of the cat food too !)

 

[WestKentucky]

Before you go buying a rifle based on a neighbors complaint, I suggest you very clearly consider the complaint. If the complaint is noise then an air rifle is not your answer because they are almost as noisy as a cartridge gun. If you go airgun, I would get one with a built-in suppressor if it’s legal for you.

 

[1976B.L.Johns.]

Suggestions for a squirrel gun​

I don't like when the squirrels shoot back!