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by **Limeybtrd** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 11:20 pm

Hi,
I have a squirrel epidemic around where I live. They use my roof and pool lanai to cut across my yard. It will only be a matter of time before one finds a way into my attic.
Any suggestions on a 22 air rifle with optics that is quiet to use sinceI live in a residential area?
Thanks.

by **aquajon** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 11:53 pm

This is quieter then an air rifle.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/250616 ... olid-point

by **Rentprop1** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 12:51 am

keep in mind if you get caught.......you'll probably either get charged with discharging a firearm within the city limits which you could loose possibly your gun rights or hunting out of season, better just put a bird feeder in the back part of your yard.

my neighbors on the left have a terrible squirrel problem chewing in the screened lanai , attic you name it, my other neighbor on the right feeds them and has never had issues :-k

we have several bird feeders and have never had issues either =:bye

by **Limeybtrd** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 1:25 am

aquajon wrote:This is quieter then an air rifle.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/250616 ... olid-point

So tempting. Couple these rounds with the Walther P22 and laser sites. Then again I might end up getting deported.

by **Limeybtrd** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 1:30 am

Rentprop1 wrote:keep in mind if you get caught.......you'll probably either get charged with discharging a firearm within the city limits which you could loose possibly your gun rights or hunting out of season, better just put a bird feeder in the back part of your yard.

my neighbors on the left have a terrible squirrel problem chewing in the screened lanai , attic you name it, my other neighbor on the right feeds them and has never had issues we have several bird feeders and have never had issues either

Thing is I don't think I need a bird feeder. There are three oak trees in front and numerous in the back hence the population over load.
One other question. If the old bill ( police ) come and see me shooting an air rifle on my land is there any issues? I ask since I overlook a golf course and there is no fence between my two neighbors and I.

by **Unter** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 8:05 am

A live trap might be a good idea....

by **mikecu** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 8:11 am

These are quiet pellet rifles:
http://gamowhisper.com/

.177 is adequate for squirrels.

by **Doyle** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 9:16 am

One other question. If the old bill ( police ) come and see me shooting an air rifle on my land is there any issues? I ask since I overlook a golf course and there is no fence between my two neighbors and I.

I'm thinking that would be entirely up to your local ordinance. There is a lot of variablility as to what is allowed and not allowed depending on where you live.

by **kmagnuss** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 2:14 pm

Sounds like you need a cat/dog/squirrle twirl/squirrle catapult.

Have some fun with it.

(I'd use a .177 rifle and sit out there with a case of beer)

by **Limeybtrd** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 3:00 pm

kmagnuss wrote:Sounds like you need a cat/dog/squirrle twirl/squirrle catapult.

Have some fun with it.

(I'd use a .177 rifle and sit out there with a case of beer)

Would love to do the. But the neighbors will freak.

by **Limeybtrd** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 3:01 pm

Doyle wrote:
One other question. If the old bill ( police ) come and see me shooting an air rifle on my land is there any issues? I ask since I overlook a golf course and there is no fence between my two neighbors and I.

I'm thinking that would be entirely up to your local ordinance. There is a lot of variablility as to what is allowed and not allowed depending on where you live.

Tried searching google for Hernando ordinance on air pistols and bb guns. Couldnt find it.

by **GLoCKeYeD** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 3:08 pm

have you asked your neighbors if they also have a problem?

they may join in the beer and pellet gun activities [smilie=cheers1.gif]

http://www.youtube.com/user/djpizzim · by **Pizzim** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 3:56 pm

frederick wrote:
Doyle wrote:
One other question. If the old bill ( police ) come and see me shooting an air rifle on my land is there any issues? I ask since I overlook a golf course and there is no fence between my two neighbors and I.

I'm thinking that would be entirely up to your local ordinance. There is a lot of variablility as to what is allowed and not allowed depending on where you live.

Tried searching google for Hernando ordinance on air pistols and bb guns. Couldnt find it.

dont search air pistol .... try firearm

by **aquajon** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 4:08 pm

Rentprop1 wrote:keep in mind if you get caught.......you'll probably either get charged with discharging a firearm

I shoot suppressed 22 all the time in the yard, but I keep an air rifle with me just in case. I can always toss the 22 and hold up the air rifle and say "what, it's just a pellet gun".

by **Detachment Charlie** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 4:01 am

An older Crossman CO2 powered pellet gun held beneath a folded magazine (I suggest one from the Audobon Society) works quite and quietly nicely on everything up to, and including, fair sized armadillos -- but, day-em do those things bleed! The Great Sarasota Saber-Toothed Bunny Rabbit has also been taken in the South County. Just make sure of your shot, them bloody rabbits can get meaner than hell when wounded and cornered. Head shots seem to work best.
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by **Limeybtrd** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 8:47 am

Detachment Charlie wrote:An older Crossman CO2 powered pellet gun held beneath a folded magazine (I suggest one from the Audobon Society) works quite and quietly nicely on everything up to, and including, fair sized armadillos -- but, day-em do those things bleed! The Great Sarasota Saber-Toothed Bunny Rabbit has also been taken in the South County. Just make sure of your shot, them bloody rabbits can get meaner than hell when wounded and cornered. Head shots seem to work best.

So you use a gun not a rifle? I guess that could work as my target is only about 10 yards or less away. Got any pics of the magazine suppressor ?

by **onebigelf** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 9:18 am

I do it all the time using a cheap Chinese .177 pellet rifle I picked up at a Tool Sale for $25. I open the sliding glass door, sit at the kitchen table, and shoot from a "bench". What little sound there is from the air rifle is indoors and can't be heard. No problem dropping the squirrels using the pellets.

John

by **Limeybtrd** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 1:23 pm

onebigelf wrote:I do it all the time using a cheap Chinese .177 pellet rifle I picked up at a Tool Sale for $25. I open the sliding glass door, sit at the kitchen table, and shoot from a "bench". What little sound there is from the air rifle is indoors and can't be heard. No problem dropping the squirrels using the pellets.

John

Used to that when I was back in England. However can't here since there is a pool cage in the way.

by **Detachment Charlie** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 2:01 pm

frederick wrote:
Detachment Charlie wrote:An older Crossman CO2 powered pellet gun held beneath a folded magazine (I suggest one from the Audobon Society) works quite and quietly nicely on everything up to, and including, fair sized armadillos -- but, day-em do those things bleed! The Great Sarasota Saber-Toothed Bunny Rabbit has also been taken in the South County. Just make sure of your shot, them bloody rabbits can get meaner than hell when wounded and cornered. Head shots seem to work best.

So you use a gun not a rifle? I guess that could work as my target is only about 10 yards or less away. Got any pics of the magazine suppressor ?

Frederick,
The magazine isn't used as a suppressor. It just conceals the air pistol from view. Noise is the same, quiet, but wth a crack.

by **poloboy821** » Tue Dec 06, 2011 12:15 am

http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdepreventio ... itions.pdf

Under the definiton of a firearm, an airgun does not meet the federal definiton of a firearm as it does not use an explosive charge to propell an object.

Correct me if i am wrong but doesnt the state premption law prohibit individual counties and municipalities from passing gun control laws passed what the state has?

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