First Squirrel Gun

[NE GA Pappy]

Maybe the Rossi that comes with two barrels in .22 and 20ga single shot is the solution.
Sportsman's Warehouse has it for less than $200.

I bought one of these for my son.... the .22 is junk when it comes to accuracy. I couldn't keep it under 4 inch groups at 50 yards.

 

[WishboneW]

Another plus for the Rossi is that it is the only single shot I am aware of that has a safety on it. Great training aid for future weapons. Also I would stick with a 20 gauge. Squirrel hunting with a dog usually puts the squirrels in the biggest trees and often near the top. You will need the range.

The Stevens 301 has a safety, uses screw in chokes, and comes in 410, 20, and 12 ga. Only downside is that it is made in China

 

[lonewolf247]

I think an Over/Under 20 gauge would be nice. Have you looked at the Yildiz at Academy Sports? Reasonable priced, with nice wood. The reviews I see on them are good.

 

[jrickman]

My boys each have an M&P15-22 and a Stevens 301 in 20GA. Both reasonably priced and effective. When they are older they will inherit some family heirloom centerfire rifles, but if I get hit by a bus tomorrow I at least know they have Jesus in their hearts and some meat making tools in their gun racks.

 

[crackerdave]

I bought one of these for my son.... the .22 is junk when it comes to accuracy. I couldn't keep it under 4 inch groups at 50 yards.

Good to know..thanks!

 

[jmac7469]

Single shot 20 gauge is hard to beat. Thats what I started on killed my first deer, squirrel, hog, duck, and turkey with it.

 

[crackerdave]

Single shot 20 gauge is hard to beat. Thats what I started on killed my first deer, squirrel, hog, duck, and turkey with it.

Yep,I think you're right!

 

[greg_n_clayton]

I bought one of these for my son.... the .22 is junk when it comes to accuracy. I couldn't keep it under 4 inch groups at 50 yards.

This answers a question I had on my mind. I got a couple of tack driving 22s. I bolt action and a Marlin Model 7000. That Marlin is the only one I have ever seen in that madel. It is a small rifle but a tad heavy for its size !

 

[John Cooper]

Mine was a revelation .410, then a .22. That .410 killed a bunch of squirrels and Doves too.

 

[WOODIE13]

I started with a 410, but you need to think about ammo availability, especially now days.

My brother picked up a combo single shot 243 and 20 gauge for my niece, the shotgun barrel would flat out stomp you.

I picked up a youth 20 gauge auto and just put one shell in at a time until they got used to it and safety aspects, they started shooting it at 8. Way more selection of ammo also, plus it makes a great
turkey gun

 

[bany]

Yep,I think you're right!

Well did you pull the trigger yet?
Grandpa got me the Ithaca super single 20 ga back in 73’. I use to think it was long for me but in hindsight i believe it made me a better shooter and taught me things about targets,etc. You won’t be buying one for $45 anymore but what a gun it still is. Maybe I’ll hand it down to a grandchild some day??

 

[crackerdave]

Well did you pull the trigger yet?
Grandpa got me the Ithaca super single 20 ga back in 73’. I use to think it was long for me but in hindsight i believe it made me a better shooter and taught me things about targets,etc. You won’t be buying one for $45 anymore but what a gun it still is. Maybe I’ll hand it down to a grandchild some day??

Nothing yet. My grandson's birthday is in November and if his dad ok's it,I'll get it then.

 

[BDD]

If you can find one Browning made a 2 shot semi auto 12 GA.
The barrel rides in a large spring under the forearm, there is hardly
Any kick at all. Probably kicks like a .410.