Starting out in Taxidermy

Submitted by Andy R. on 1/29/06 at 1:47 PM. ( ) 24.115.15.106

I am trying to start out in taxidermy and would like to mount a squirrel, i am wondering what gun should i use so that i will not have a big hole. Thanks a lot.

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This response submitted by jason on 1/29/06 at 2:00 PM. ( ) 66.231.30.56

Full metal jacket provides a nice small hole

Well............................

This response submitted by Chad on 1/29/06 at 2:01 PM. ( chadlayman@ak.net ) 207.207.58.100

A pellet or a BB gun is more than enough

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This response submitted by lee on 1/29/06 at 2:38 PM. ( ) 70.110.51.234

338, then you wont have to worry about getting into taxidermy! LOL

I was wondering if a 20 guage with 8 shot would work?

This response submitted by Andy R. on 1/29/06 at 2:41 PM. ( ) 24.115.15.106

uh Yeah

I Use.....

This response submitted by Old Fart on 1/29/06 at 5:30 PM. ( ) 64.122.57.38

......A shotgun all the time when I do my "squirrel control" work. Just make sure your far enough back!

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