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I was reading the Ontario Out Of Doors magazine and I quote " Pistol style air guns can be used for hunting as long as they are not classed as resticted and muzzle velocity must be under 500 fps" and also " when hunting during gun season then a person could also carry a pellet gun or air rifle to shoot small game".
I did not know this, I would love to carry a small air pistol for grouse ect when I am deer hunting!!! Does any body have more legal info on this and/or advise on what pistol to purchase. I own rifles but have never hunted with a air pistol or rifle. Any info is happily accepted.
Thanks in advance.
 
I read that article on OOD as well. It sounds really nice however, it is not 100% crystal clear about carrying air pistol(rifle) while doing big game hunting AS USUAL. It seems that officials purposely give this kind of speech (statement) without adequate clarity.
 
From the Ontario hunting regs. "Air and pellet pistols with a muzzle velocity less than 152 metres (500 feet) per second may be used for hunting in Ontario (see restrictions on page 22)."
Nothing about air powered pistols on Page 22 though. Just about not having a rifle greater than a .22 rimfire during deer, moose or black bear season if you don't have the licence for those.
 
If you are deer hunting with a rifle you can carry an airpistol as long as it is less than 500 fps and not concealed. I had a talk with a CO prior to my doing it and it is legal.
 
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The web site is a good one thanks, and thanks for all the info guys......but as stated can some one post some ideas of a pistol that will take down a grouse cleanly....I guess that 450 fps is enough ( so the regs seem to state ) also what action or propellant do people think is best, I keep reading to stick with .22 rather than 177

Remember i am a air pistol/rifle newb
 
It would depend on the conditions in which you are using it. CO2 works best when it is warm. The colder the temp the greater the loss in pressure. A spring powered will pretty much operate the same in any temperature but will generally have less power overall. If size matters, a spring powered pistol is going to b e larger than a co2 pistol of equal power. You will also want to consider the range at which you will be shooting at and compare different pistols for their accuracy. For the most part, when I am deer hunting and I come across grouse, I can normally get to about 15 feet from them to take a shot. I have a couple of co2 pistols that are perfect at that distance that have removable magazines that the co2 is housed in. I can keep the magazine in my pocket to stay warm and then load it into the gun when needed and remove again once no longer needed. This keeps the pressure up and allows me to carry a more compact pistol.
 
Bird gun

For grouse, I killed dozens of them with a Crossman .22 cal pneumatic (can't remember the model, sorry). You have to make head or neck shots. The best is if you run in to a flock of spruce grouse, as they tend to sit still more than ruffed grouse. I had better luck with a good slingshot and 36 cal. lead balls - you can make a body shot, but it does take a lot of practice.
 
Crosman 22

The Crossman CO2 handgun... I have is a 22 cal and in the most accurate pellet gun I own. Cronigraphs at 420 FPS. I'am a farmer and have a rabbit issue if you know what I mean. I must say that the power in this 22 pellet is enough to complete the task at hand. 27 yards is no prob for a 1 shot on the button if you lean on tree. If you don't believe me google the following of the Model Mark 1. made by crossman. My pistol is well over 35 years old and VERY accurate still. Rebuilt the seals twice in the last20 years myself.
Happy hunting.
Stormin30
PS. Be kind and use the crossman hollow point. Quick is kind.:owned:
 
normally I carried a slingshot with me for the small game I see while hunting. But since reading the OOD I been itching to get a .22 air pistol.

been thinking of CROSMAN 2240, Co2 it's the only .22 pistol I can fined/get and seem to have good reviews.

can't wait. I can't believe I did not known about the air pistol rule till now!
 
Co2

It all depends on where and when you hunt. I've had several CO2 pistols, but they don't shoot worth a crap when it gets cold. There are several pump-up pistols out there. Crossman 3389 and 1322 and the Benjamin are all good options.
 
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