Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/20/2008 10:43 PM
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This morning I had planned on muzzleloading but by 8:30 AM I had changed my mind. The wind was howling and I had a better idea. I went back to the truck, dropped off my muzzleloader and grabbed my .22 Pistol. By 11:30 I had bagged these 4, all of which were good sized grays. If I hadn't missed so many times, I'd have been done a LOT earlier! Hitting those twitchy little things with a handgun is NOT easy...I have a red dot scope on my pistol which helps a lot, though. Seems that when I would have a clear shot, get steady, and squeezing that the squirrel would dart in one direction or another. Here's the first 2 that I got along with my S&W 22a: The Third: And the total for the morning:
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/20/2008 10:48 PM
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Congratulations. Great way to spend a morning.
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/20/2008 11:45 PM
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Great job!....I love squirrel hunting with a handgun....my choice is a Ruger Super Single Six.....keeps your eyes "sharp"....little targets that move are great...
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/20/2008 11:51 PM
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nothing beats that fun especially with semi-auto. Damn its a blast!!!
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/20/2008 11:54 PM
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Congrats on the rats... I also love handgun'n for skirrels....KRal
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 12:00 AM
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I think its safe to say that you had a better morning then I did.
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 12:12 AM
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Sure wish we could hunt w/ semi .22's...I'd have a fully dressed Mk2, Taclite upper and variable scope.
Good job!!
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 12:16 AM
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Dan, since you can't hunt with yours, you might as well sell me that paclite barrel. It should fit nice on top of my 22/45 lower...LOL...KRal
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 12:25 AM
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red squirrel are more of a challenge but less to eat. i'm hopeing to get after them with my new 45-410 barrel contender in the morning.i know shot shells are almost cheating but they need a good thinning.
Genesis chapter 1 verse 26
When shooting a single shot their are no warning shots.
Keith
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 12:34 AM
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pter1020k, it's actually harder with that 45/410 than with a good 22lr...it's much more challenging, which you will soon find out...good luck tomorrow...KRal
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 2:08 AM
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Dan, since you can't hunt with yours, you might as well sell me that paclite barrel. It should fit nice on top of my 22/45 lower...LOL...KRal Since we can't hunt with them...I've not invested the money. My brother however...wow...he's dumped a pile-o-money and time in Mk2's...several Paclite's, polishes his own lowers, makes his own triggers and grips, etc.
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 3:37 AM
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Thats my winter project. Try to get the old lady to let me get a semi auto squirrel killer.
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 4:28 AM
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I just ordered a 17HM2 barrel for the contender and I have a 4x Leupold to put on it. I figure it should be a good little rat gun.
I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them. John Wayne-The Shootist
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 4:30 AM
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I love handgunning for squirrels also. Only shoot one at a time so my 10" tender in 22 match works just fine. One ragged hole at 25 yards with velocitors. The 2 power leupold is a little on the weak side. Covered up the squirrels heads out far enough and had to settle for a few body shots.
Last edited by Gary; 12/21/2008 5:02 AM. Reason: changed the image to the full size version and not the thumbnail
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 4:35 AM
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Anybody know what I did wrong with the picture? Looked clear on the bragging board.
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 4:39 AM
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I was having the same problem, Gary said it has to do with the resolution of the pic but I haven't gone back and tried again.
I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them. John Wayne-The Shootist
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 4:55 AM
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awesome hunt! congrats Sure wish we could hunt w/ semi .22's...I'd have a fully dressed Mk2, Taclite upper and variable scope. heck dan....IF i did not have a hunt option....i'd STILL have to have one! one of the funnest guns made imo. the factory barrels are plenty accurate, and the fluted hunter mk3 model helps on the weight issue. it balances well. i held a slabside and fluted hunter in each hand before purchasing the hunter. i'd have a hard time spending the $ for a tac on the mk3 hunter. of course an older/cheap find might be feasable to replace the barrel. you could probably BUY a complete older gun for the price of that upper.
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 4:59 AM
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The picture is too small. They need to be at least close to 500 pixels wide.
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 5:24 AM
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herrettman...I've got a better optic for that if you are looking for one...4X w/ target dot.
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 6:49 AM
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Congrats Rem308 and Herrettman! I wish we had fox or gray squirrels around here, but I do have fun with the reds. I have been enjoying the challenge of using open sighted guns lately.
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 6:52 AM
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Great shooting. Those little guys are a blast.
What part of "shall not be infringed" do they not understand
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 12:35 PM
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I've been very blessed to have been able to hunt big game on all 6 huntable continents, but nothing gives me any more pleasure than handgun hunting squirrels. Looks like you had a great morning.
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 1:44 PM
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all this squirrel talk icant wait till tommorow ill have to hit the woods-having us a nice snow storm today in good ol WNY so probbaly wont see much but thats half the fun. ive been drooling about a 410/45 barrel for my encore since before i got it!!
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 1:58 PM
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went out for an hour this morning. no squirrels storm has them hiding.did test 45-410 barrel on a board before going in the woods works well good for small game like rabbit and squirrel out to 30 yards.i think with a little practice i could take grouse on the wing.
Genesis chapter 1 verse 26
When shooting a single shot their are no warning shots.
Keith
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 2:26 PM
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Nice harvest an all the squirrels!!!
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12/21/2008 3:29 PM
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Wow, those are some squirrels you folks took too...glad to see so many people out sharing the fun.
It is a blast, I normally like to take my .22 WMR out and snipe a few of them from a distance, but not this year!! It's just too much fun with the handgun!
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 3:37 PM
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Ok - here's my contribution to the pot.
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 3:59 PM
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My son (22 yippee nother handgunner) bought a ruger MKIII hunter with fluted barrel a few weeks ago. Haven't even shot it yet. I am looking forward to him getting into grad school next fall. He can't take the gun with him. Might just find it's way out into the squirrel woods.
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 4:10 PM
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That FA is a beauty Gary!
Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce. Osborne Russell Journal of a Trapper
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Re: Handgunning for Squirrels
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12/21/2008 4:15 PM
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Nothing more fun! Great to see all the squirrels.....
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12/22/2008 4:35 PM
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Awsome job guys. I hope to get a 22 pistol soon so I can go after some tree chickens this winter.
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12/22/2008 9:25 PM
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Yep, I'm loaning my 22 pistol to a coworker and he's going to use it this weekend to try to bag a few. It's contagious around here! He already said that he knows he's going to like it so much he'll buy his own.
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