“I dove shoot with a 12 gauge....What about that???”
Sure, at 25-50 yards.
I’ve nailed hundreds of squirrels with pellet guns.
I also just throw them away or let them lie. They’re an non-native invasive species where I live.
Dove shoots I use a 12 gauge...
Squirrel hunting, I use a .22...
Deer hunting, depending on the topography, I use either a .270 or a .35...
Black bear hunting, I use a .44 Mag handgun or the .35...
Turkey hunting, I go fishing...