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Step 1
Determine what rifle you want to use and select ammo for it. You can use anything from a .30-06 to a .17. Consider the terrain you'll be walking to get to your hunting location. Consider how long your hunting trip is going to be. If it's a short distance to your location and you're only going to be hunting for a short bit, you can select a heavier gun. However, if you're traveling further and going to be hunting longer, you'll want to choose a lighter gun. Remember than the lighter the ammo you choose, the more it can be affected by wind speed and other obstacles between you and the rabbit (like a blade of grass). Choose an ammo that will balance out the variables.
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Step 2
Select ammo for your .22. This is the typical gun many hunters start out using. It's consistent, is good to use if you plan to eat your rabbit and is easy to acquire. You have a couple of choices when it comes to ammo for this gun. You can choose .22 long rifle or .22 magnum shells to use. They are both relatively cheap and have a range of 30 to 50 feet. You should make sure that your shells are solid point shells. If you use hollow point shells, your rabbits may experience tendon, tissue and bone damage, causing them to not be fit for consumption.
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Step 3
Use a 12gauge shotgun and No. 6 shot. This is the most popular shotgun with which to shoot rabbits. The No. 6 shot is common, easy to find, affordable and the most all-around ammunition for the 12-guage.
