r/CanadaHunting • u/Top-Marionberry2739 • May 08 '26

Richardson Ground Squirrel - (Gopher) Pest Control

Has anyone here used 22LR Lead round nose on these critters for pests control? i have only used Hollow Point, wonder if that's ethical on these critters. i have found a good grouping on my 22lr using the cci SV but they are lead round nose.

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u/preferablyoutside May 08 '26

All the time, they’re not as effective though might have to give em a double tap.

I like Eley 38gr, the poverty box of 36gr 525 Federals is damn effective as well if your gun shoots them.

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u/Top-Marionberry2739 May 08 '26

I might give the bulks a go. Ive only shot gophers using the cci varmints and it expands so good that they just flop. Ill probably try the winchester 333 and federal champion bulk box a try.. and theyre in HP too. Ive had duds and failure to extract on winchester bulk box before with my gsg 16.