Gents,
I visited a new permission for the first time this past Monday and without a doubt, it was my best squirrel safari ever, PB’s included. It was epic!
As there were structures about, I stuck to my Brocock Sniper Safari in .177 shooting the JSB 13.43 Diablos at 820fps. Most of my shots were 50 yards and under, and despite this being our smallest caliber, any squirrel hit fairly ceased to be shortly thereafter. The little 177 continues to impress me, as does the effectiveness of the broadside heart/lung shot. Most times, the squirrel just rolls over SFD. And if they manage to go, they don’t go far.
I set my Roto Bench under the shade of an oak tree and didn’t move for 3 hours, except to fetch more air or pellets. I lost count at around 75 kills. After that I went mobile with my Trigger Sticks, and wacked a pile more. I estimate a body count of 100+ for the day. I think I may have a repetitive motion injury to my trigger finger now.
The ranch manager was EXTREMELY happy with the results and told me to come back anytime I wanted. He said the next day, the killing ground was carpeted with squirrel carcasses and vultures.
I took one snap at a road I called “The Trail of Tears”. I think, based on the photo, the name is entirely apropos. The road was 40-50 yards from my bench.
And all of this occurred in an area of about 1.5 acres…on a 1400 acre ranch. I think I’m going to have a busy summer.
. Get the Can Can moderator and it's backyard friendly. If he's a big 10yo get the Zelos, $440 or less shipped at several places. You can't go Wrong with either.
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That does sound like a fun method for shooting silhouettes and I think your name/title of “risk and reward” is very fitting. Thanks,
