Spring squirrel hunting
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Our spring squirrel season starts in a week. If your state has one, anyone else going when yours opens?
That reminds me, I need to pick up the Ruger Mark II and get it sighted in this week.
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Re: Spring squirrel hunting
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05/07/2016 11:38 PM
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June 4 through 18 here in VA. I don't usually go for squirrel since the wife can't stand the thought of eating a rat, but I should take the opportunity to teach the kids hand gunning for small game and just cook it in the field for them.
Thanks for spurring the idea TN Lone Wolf.
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05/08/2016 12:03 AM
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I have enough trouble hitting them with a rifle. Maybe I'll have to give it a try with the 617 anyway if I can find a good support to carry with me, even then I will be limited to 25 yards or less.
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Re: Spring squirrel hunting
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05/08/2016 12:36 AM
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I have enough trouble hitting them with a rifle. Maybe I'll have to give it a try with the 617 anyway if I can find a good support to carry with me, even then I will be limited to 25 yards or less. And there in lies the beauty of hunting with a hand gun. Knowing one's limitations and improving their hunting skills to match them to the quarry. Good luck.
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Re: Spring squirrel hunting
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05/08/2016 1:55 AM
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I have enough trouble hitting them with a rifle. Maybe I'll have to give it a try with the 617 anyway if I can find a good support to carry with me, even then I will be limited to 25 yards or less.
You wouldn't believe how enjoyable handgunning squirrels is. I was just as excited by my first handgun squirrel kill as my first handgun (and to date my biggest ever) whitetail buck.
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Re: Spring squirrel hunting
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05/08/2016 5:54 AM
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Ours doesn't open until around Sept. but I can't wait to hear of your early season squirrel hunting trips.
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05/08/2016 12:04 PM
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No spring season in N.C., but I try to do some squirrel hunting every fall / winter. Few things are more enjoyable.
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Re: Spring squirrel hunting
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05/08/2016 12:13 PM
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No spring here. But I do have a few fall dead off the bird feeder on occasion. Tasty little critters.
Save liberals from them selves, stich their sphincter closed so they cant talk out their arse
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Re: Spring squirrel hunting
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05/09/2016 3:36 PM
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May 28th in MO. My boys and I are gearing up. Made some DIY squirrel calls. Two popsicle sticks, a piece of cellophane type material, and some scotch tape. They aren't loud, but they sound good.
They'll use their 410's but I'll have my Charger. And a sling shot for back up!
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Re: Spring squirrel hunting
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05/10/2016 10:34 PM
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squirrel hunting is great No pressure Don't have to worry about scent control warmer temps
I gotta get a squirrel pistol!
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Re: Spring squirrel hunting
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05/10/2016 11:55 PM
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Picked up the Ruger this afternoon. Tree rats beware.
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Re: Spring squirrel hunting
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05/11/2016 12:35 AM
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Great looking gun!
If you could find some 😏......try cci mini mag hps and federal american eagle 38gr cphp. Both have shot good for me in multiple guns.
Kentucky….no place like home.
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Re: Spring squirrel hunting
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05/11/2016 1:00 AM
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"If" being the keyword. Fortunately, I've got a mostly full box of 555 Winchester copper plated hollow points that shoot quite well. Still, thanks for the recommendation.
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Re: Spring squirrel hunting
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05/11/2016 10:32 PM
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Heres my favorite squirrel gun (T/C G2 10" SSK 22LR), however I will have to wait until Aug no spring season in IL. It's tough hunting early with leaves, I like to wait until the leaves drop.
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Re: Spring squirrel hunting
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05/11/2016 11:41 PM
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Hey Dekker, nice rig Id love to get an old contender with a 10 inch barrel
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Re: Spring squirrel hunting
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05/12/2016 2:01 AM
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X2. That's a really nice gun. What magnification scope is that, Dekker?
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Re: Spring squirrel hunting
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05/12/2016 3:18 AM
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Thanks guys, the scope is a fixed 4x. I found it gives me a pretty good field of view to locate them and helps me with those tough head shots. If you haven't tried hunting squirrels with a handgun, you are missing out on a great time plus helps prepare for deer and other big game hunting.
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Re: Spring squirrel hunting
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05/12/2016 3:34 AM
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Re: Spring squirrel hunting
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05/12/2016 3:13 PM
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Dekker, that's sweet setup for sure. I have an encore, but I'd like to get a Contender just for that purpose. Very nice!!
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05/13/2016 10:57 PM
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Well, crap. I felt myself getting sick earlier this week, and now it only takes a minute or two of physical activity before I start feeling nauseous and out of breath. Guess I'm going to have to skip this weekend.
Formerly TN Lone Wolf
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Re: Spring squirrel hunting
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05/14/2016 3:21 AM
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If you are going to feel bad anyway, might as well feel bad doing something fun like squirrel hunting.
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05/14/2016 1:56 PM
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I still don't quite feel up to squirrel hunting, so I guess I'll just have to do some reloading.
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