Huge Auburn tailed gray, from across the crick- springer

[Flintsack]

I so very rarely see squirrels anymore which is good.

This guy was jumpy. He wouldn’t stop. He was about 70 yards away on the other side of the creek. I had him in the scope a half a dozen times ready to pull the trigger, and he would fidget and move. I finally got everything lined up whistled softly, he stopped looked up, I put the cross hair right on the top of his head and the gun went off. He folded.

I have my trusty RedWolf set up for hundred yard shots. Then I have my Theoben Crusader .20 for those 30-60 yard shots. This was a little bit further, so I just held a bit high knowing it would catch him somewhere nasty. It hits dead on out to 55. Conditions were extremely calm.

I was quite pleased with the shot. It’s been a while since I’ve even seen a squirrel. Penny ran and found it for me, always a bonus!

mike

 

[Ranchibi]

Heck of a shot with your Theoben @ 70yds! Nice photo of Penny, Crusader and nutter.

 

[Flintsack]

I only have two Theoben springers left. This one will be the very last to go. I love the stock, I refinished it and it’s absolutely gorgeous. The trigger is as good as a PCP. I could clearly hear the thump when it hit him. And it was like he just had his lights turned out.

thanks!

mike

 

[L.Leon]

@flintsack, that is quite the shot with that beauty. You always seem to put together some mighty fine shots, no matter the platform. Lucky you that you can hunt with Penny. My Jack Russell scares all the critters away with his zealousness... 

 

[Vincent10]

Nice rifle and excellent shot at 70 yards. What type of scope do you have on the Crusader?

 

[Flintsack]

An old Simmons Aetec. 
mike

 

[maxtrouble]

Very nice rifle. Nice shooting.

 

[Brent]

Nice job on that stock it looks great.