Pellet gun for hunting Grouse?

[ruger#1]

Get a chipmunk 22 They shoot shorts to long rifle. They weigh only 2 1/2LBS. Use Remington subsonics and you should be okay. Subsonics sound like an air rifle. And they are 40grns.

[Gateholio]

You bored, Ruger #1?

[ruger#1]

Ha Ha Yes. I don't even know how I got on this post.

[IslandBC]

Well thanks for the post anyhow . Going to try the subsonics

[Gateholio]

The comment re use of the pellet gun on 'big game' would be a violation because it is not a "center fire" rifle as per page 16 of the current regulations.

Even though this is way old, this is incorrect. Page 16 is not the law.

[ruger#1]

Ha Ha . Clarke,Are you sure your not bored?

[J_06]

Bobcat, Lynx and Wolverine are Big Game no? you can use rimfire for them....

Furbearers. Legal to use rimfire.

[Frango]

I have a pal required pellet gun.I think it shoots around 1200 fps .It has killed many black squirrels and a few rabbits. I see no reason why it would not kill grouse. My 22 shooting shorts is way quieter though. I have shot at squirrels with 22lr CCI bullets(22 with shot shell) and they are useless. They would not kill a squirrel at 20 feet. Pellet gun all the way.

[thedougler]

I do now know if it legal or not but this Just my thought on using a pellet pistol.
If by chance you get pulled over on the drive up and an RCMP officer want to check how you are transporting firearms ( been there ) and he comes across something that "looks" like a restricted firearm? Right or wrong Your proabaley going to get hassled. I could see a C O putting you through the ringer if he came across it on your person, let alone with a pistol your hand. Either way it's time lost hunting.

[Gateholio]

ANY handgun is prohibited for hunting in BC.