favorite gun for rabbits? - Page 2

longboard · 04-04-2008, 06:58 AM

10/22 Even running shots.
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andrew cochran · 04-04-2008, 10:02 AM

I am sorry but maybe it is just my aim. I can't hit a running rabbit! With a .22!

binfordw · 04-04-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by andrew cochran

I am sorry but maybe it is just my aim. I can't hit a running rabbit! With a .22!

Can't? How much have you practiced?

I've seen shows with guys using Bows on rabbits, running shots aswell. An older fellow at work uses a .22 pistol.

If you do anything enough, you can get good at it

webs · 04-04-2008, 03:37 PM

Doesn't anybody think that shooting at running rabbits with a .22 could be dangerous?I am sure there are some areas of the country that are open and vast enough to be safe,but the area I hunt in is not one of them.I prefer a 12 ga.side by side.

NHmsj · 04-04-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by binfordw

If you do anything enough, you can get good at it

I'm not so sure of that. I'm 5'6" and I doubt I'll be doing any slam-dunks anytime soon - no matter how much I practice. The lack of natural talent, hand-eye coordination and such, can't always be compensated for with "parctice." Yes, yes...I know...sometimes, yes...but always, no. As for myself, and I can really only speak for myself, I simply do not shoot at running game with a rifle, .22 or other-wise. I just don't have the talent to do so - safely or effectively. Far too many times have I heard multiple, rapid fire shots from others while out hunting. Truth is, if the target isn't hit with the first shot, all those other rapid fire shots is just wildly flying lead that the shooter, for the most part, has no idea where it might go or what it "might" hit. And again, I want to emphasize that my reluctance to shoot at running targets with a rifle is due to my individual lack of talent and skill at doing so. I am sure there are some that can manage such a feat. However, I personally don't know anyone that can safely or consistenly do so. And, I am sure I wouldn't care to hunt with anyone that indulged in such.

Beagles and shotguns didn't become the standard way to hunt rabbits for no reason. Few, very, very few hunters have the skill to shoot running targets with a rifle. That is partially why your see expositions of such feats. It is only rarely done, and usually only under very controlled conditions. Again, yes, I know, someone's brother-in-law's, grandfather's second cousin did it all the time and never had a problem. I wish I could too.

But, of course, the matter of shooting at running targets with a rifle is a bit off topic, and I apologize for the wandering. The topic here is "Favorite Gun for Rabbits." For me, sitting rabbit = .22lr. Running rabbit = shotgun.

msj

Paper · 04-06-2008, 09:29 AM

My favorite rabbit gun is my Remington 870 in 28 gauge, shooting 3/4 oz. #5 shot.
25" IMP choke, and it doesn't weigh a thing..

Snijro · 04-06-2008, 09:38 AM

my marlin mod 60 has gotin more rabbits then i can count. it is hard to it them on the run with a scope but it sure is fun!

andrew cochran · 04-07-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by NHmsj

I'm not so sure of that. I'm 5'6" and I doubt I'll be doing any slam-dunks anytime soon - no matter how much I practice. The lack of natural talent, hand-eye coordination and such, can't always be compensated for with "parctice." Yes, yes...I know...sometimes, yes...but always, no. As for myself, and I can really only speak for myself, I simply do not shoot at running game with a rifle, .22 or other-wise. I just don't have the talent to do so - safely or effectively. Far too many times have I heard multiple, rapid fire shots from others while out hunting. Truth is, if the target isn't hit with the first shot, all those other rapid fire shots is just wildly flying lead that the shooter, for the most part, has no idea where it might go or what it "might" hit. And again, I want to emphasize that my reluctance to shoot at running targets with a rifle is due to my individual lack of talent and skill at doing so. I am sure there are some that can manage such a feat. However, I personally don't know anyone that can safely or consistenly do so. And, I am sure I wouldn't care to hunt with anyone that indulged in such.

Beagles and shotguns didn't become the standard way to hunt rabbits for no reason. Few, very, very few hunters have the skill to shoot running targets with a rifle. That is partially why your see expositions of such feats. It is only rarely done, and usually only under very controlled conditions. Again, yes, I know, someone's brother-in-law's, grandfather's second cousin did it all the time and never had a problem. I wish I could too.

But, of course, the matter of shooting at running targets with a rifle is a bit off topic, and I apologize for the wandering. The topic here is "Favorite Gun for Rabbits." For me, sitting rabbit = .22lr. Running rabbit = shotgun.

msj

I have gotta agree with you! If you sling enough bullets at the rabbit you'll get him but It aint safe or ethical. That's why I use a shotgun it shoots several hunks of lead at the same time.

vikingpreacher · 04-07-2008, 09:43 AM

22 LR loaded with CCI Stingers! Flips them up in the air!

Rex in OTZ · 04-24-2008, 05:29 PM

20 gage #4's, when I usally see em them there already a gray streak scooting for cover .
If I had to use a rifle it would be a Rossi 92 lever in .38/.357 for jack rabbits, a .22mag or .22 hornet for long range rabbit's.
mabe a Marlin lever in .218 Bee, or S&W revolvers in .256 winchester
an really wicked gun would be one those FN RCP 90? 5.7x22mm carbines useing hollowpoint target ammo!
then again most those old single shot Rook rifles would have the right ammount of ommph, range and style and a wide varitey of neat old actions!

jimkim · 04-24-2008, 05:46 PM

When I'm walkin' a field I use a model 60 with standard velocity ammo. When I'm ridin' on the truck "in the field"(nudge nudge say no more nudge nudge) I use a 12ga model 500 with #6 shot.

JohnBlaze · 05-09-2008, 03:28 AM

man, you guys surprise me. Where I live there is tons of open land, and there are tons of rabbits. I have a Marlin model 60 in .22lr and on the average rabbit hunt I can go thru a box of rounds if I wanted to, game here is so plentiful. I usually bag about 10 and go home, usually I get nothing but head shots, gut shots ruin the meat.

Midas · 05-09-2008, 03:32 AM

22 LR/22 Mag for my rabbit hunting

sc928porsche · 05-10-2008, 01:17 PM

Hey Irish....do you load that 300 with 110 gr?
I use 22LR HP. and occasionaly 22-06.

irish murphy · 05-10-2008, 06:24 PM

No i havent tried it yet with 110gn pills.I am using the 180gn corelokt rems.I have some 110gn pills and some 125 and 130gn pills to try.Will let you know once i have tried them.

SwedeSteve · 05-12-2008, 03:43 PM

When I hunt hare, I use a 20ga with #5's or #6's. I have hunted cottontails in GA and OK in open country with a coped 22.

squirrelbaster · 05-12-2008, 07:21 PM

12 ga if running or 10/22 of if holding still

Windwalker · 05-12-2008, 07:57 PM

.22 l/r

elmer fudd · 05-12-2008, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binfordw

Can't? How much have you practiced?

I've seen shows with guys using Bows on rabbits, running shots aswell. An older fellow at work uses a .22 pistol.

If you do anything enough, you can get good at it

i use my 22 on running shots cuz thats the only time i see them with all the trees and brush around here!

sc928porsche · 05-14-2008, 10:04 PM

well, after posting, decided to try a load for 300WM. 8gr, bullseye, filled to base of neck with cornmeal, 110 gr bullit. After the "vise" test, found out that it works well, but a lot better rounds are available for rabbits than the 300WM. Note* smelled a bit like I was cooking cornbread after each shot.

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04-04-2008, 10:02 AM	#22
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 1,903 Trader Rating: (1)	I am sorry but maybe it is just my aim. I can't hit a running rabbit! With a .22! __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it! Last edited by andrew cochran; 04-04-2008 at 10:31 AM.

04-06-2008, 09:29 AM	#26
Paper One Buwwit Weft Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL/WI Border Posts: 861 Trader Rating: (0)	My favorite rabbit gun is my Remington 870 in 28 gauge, shooting 3/4 oz. #5 shot. 25" IMP choke, and it doesn't weigh a thing.. __________________

04-07-2008, 09:43 AM	#29
vikingpreacher Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 269 Trader Rating: (0)	22 LR loaded with CCI Stingers! Flips them up in the air! __________________ Join the cartridge comparisons group! http://gunandgame.com/forums/group.php?groupid=3

04-24-2008, 05:29 PM	#30
Rex in OTZ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kotzebue, Alaska Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (0)	Rabbit gun 20 gage #4's, when I usally see em them there already a gray streak scooting for cover . If I had to use a rifle it would be a Rossi 92 lever in .38/.357 for jack rabbits, a .22mag or .22 hornet for long range rabbit's. mabe a Marlin lever in .218 Bee, or S&W revolvers in .256 winchester an really wicked gun would be one those FN RCP 90? 5.7x22mm carbines useing hollowpoint target ammo! then again most those old single shot Rook rifles would have the right ammount of ommph, range and style and a wide varitey of neat old actions!

04-04-2008, 06:58 AM	#21
longboard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0)	10/22 Even running shots. Longboard

04-04-2008, 03:37 PM	#24
webs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 243 Trader Rating: (0)	Doesn't anybody think that shooting at running rabbits with a .22 could be dangerous?I am sure there are some areas of the country that are open and vast enough to be safe,but the area I hunt in is not one of them.I prefer a 12 ga.side by side.

04-06-2008, 09:38 AM	#27
Snijro Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 93 Trader Rating: (0)	my marlin mod 60 has gotin more rabbits then i can count. it is hard to it them on the run with a scope but it sure is fun!

04-24-2008, 05:46 PM	#31
jimkim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eastman GA Posts: 1,756 Trader Rating: (0)	When I'm walkin' a field I use a model 60 with standard velocity ammo. When I'm ridin' on the truck "in the field"(nudge nudge say no more nudge nudge) I use a 12ga model 500 with #6 shot. __________________ Jan. 4, 2007...Gasoline $2.10/gallon HMMM? Jim

05-09-2008, 03:28 AM	#32
JohnBlaze Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 119 Trader Rating: (0)	man, you guys surprise me. Where I live there is tons of open land, and there are tons of rabbits. I have a Marlin model 60 in .22lr and on the average rabbit hunt I can go thru a box of rounds if I wanted to, game here is so plentiful. I usually bag about 10 and go home, usually I get nothing but head shots, gut shots ruin the meat. __________________ Guns don't kill people. Husbands who came home early from work do. "I'm your Huckleberry"

05-09-2008, 03:32 AM	#33
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,702 Trader Rating: (0)	22 LR/22 Mag for my rabbit hunting __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

05-10-2008, 01:17 PM	#34
sc928porsche Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: living in Alabama now Posts: 217 Trader Rating: (0)	Hey Irish....do you load that 300 with 110 gr? I use 22LR HP. and occasionaly 22-06.

05-10-2008, 06:24 PM	#35
irish murphy Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canberra,Australia Posts: 1,028 Trader Rating: (0)	No i havent tried it yet with 110gn pills.I am using the 180gn corelokt rems.I have some 110gn pills and some 125 and 130gn pills to try.Will let you know once i have tried them.

05-12-2008, 03:43 PM	#36
SwedeSteve Grumpy Old Fart Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 9,097 Trader Rating: (0)	When I hunt hare, I use a 20ga with #5's or #6's. I have hunted cottontails in GA and OK in open country with a coped 22. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

05-12-2008, 07:21 PM	#37
squirrelbaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,067 Trader Rating: (0)	12 ga if running or 10/22 of if holding still __________________ "My Shotgun SAYS I AM the POLICE !"--Mooseman684 "I like Turtles!" youtube kid

05-12-2008, 07:57 PM	#38
Windwalker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,281 Trader Rating: (0)	.22 l/r __________________ America: Love it and protect it or leave it

05-14-2008, 10:04 PM	#40
sc928porsche Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: living in Alabama now Posts: 217 Trader Rating: (0)	well, after posting, decided to try a load for 300WM. 8gr, bullseye, filled to base of neck with cornmeal, 110 gr bullit. After the "vise" test, found out that it works well, but a lot better rounds are available for rabbits than the 300WM. Note* smelled a bit like I was cooking cornbread after each shot.