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Been busy the last couple weekends working over the local Rock Chuck populations. Somewhere in the 8-10 dozen range so far. It's not over, but the targets are getting pretty sparse!
Last edited by centershot; 05/30/14.
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You did well!
Tell us a little more, such as shooting distance, pellets used, etc.
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Most shot are from 25-40 yards. A few a bit longer if there is no wind. I shoot Crosman Premier Hollow Points 14.3gr at about 650 fps. I try to hit them between the eye and ear for a quick clean kill. This rig will take them out with a lung shot, but head shots are quicker and often DRT. My areas are in semi rural areas with some houses around so shooting with a .22lr is not safe, but the pellet rifle on the other hand is a perfect tool for the job. I have been thumping between 150-300 of these guys each spring for about 8-10 years now. It seems each year a little more and a little more gets developed and I'm slowly loosing my areas. Still a lot of fun and a lot of off season shooting practice.
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That's some good hunting right there.
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That's some mighty fine shooting with air to the head. Very impressive sir. You have shamed and inspired me both.
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Nothing quite like that first time you hit a rock pile in the spring time! A regular shooting gallery!
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220 Swift still king.
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