Graham M Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Walking through a wood with my .22rf when I spotted a huge squirrel on the end of a branch right on the edge of the treeline. There are houses on the other side of the field some 200yds away; the shot was an easy one if I braced my self against a tree and shot off my sticks............................................... Did I take the shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Graham M said: Walking through a wood with my .22rf when I spotted a huge squirrel on the end of a branch right on the edge of the treeline. There are houses on the other side of the field some 200yds away; the shot was an easy one if I braced my self against a tree and shot off my sticks............................................... Did I take the shot? We need a photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Hell no. Rifles are for ground game, not for shooting into trees!! That .22 round will travel well past those houses 200yrds away, and on into the unknown. You need a true backstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYA117 Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 (edited) And here we go again Think I may post one about the advantages of 42g 3s for pigeon shooting. Edited June 23, 2018 by AYA117 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Need a photo but any shot into trees with FAC is a no-no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 (edited) 24 minutes ago, DC177 said: Need a photo but any shot into trees with FAC is a no-no. Unless you're well above the target and shooting down. I think this is an easier question to answer than mine P.S. Should we tell his FEO/take his guns/report to mods etc.? Edited June 23, 2018 by spandit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 .22 RF........is a bit undergunned for a HUGE SQUIRREL.....i would use a Styre 50 cal BA..........stuff the houses...if the general public knew there were squirrels as big as that they wouldnt care about deflections ...just as long as they were safe at night in their beds...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 8 minutes ago, ditchman said: .22 RF........is a bit undergunned for a HUGE SQUIRREL.....i would use a Styre 50 cal BA..........stuff the houses...if the general public knew there were squirrels as big as that they wouldnt care about deflections ...just as long as they were safe at night in their beds...................... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Graham you wicked boy. As an aside, my current favorite sport is shooting crows perched in the oaks and on the fence posts a field away from my garden. There is something satisfying about sitting in the garden under the umbrella with a cup of tea and a dollop of jam and clotted cream and doing a bit of vermin control with the .204 at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Totally the wrong approach first go and sit in the pub garden get your gun out explain to the curiously and envious youth that you’re ridding the world of a man eating squirrel taking the shot knowing that the monster squirrel will absorb all of the kinetic energy and no chance of a exiting bullet from your 375HH solids shot taken and pint ordered with the youths returning with the squirrel and the branches from the tree mall to do now is cut the rest of the tree down to ensure nothing else can live in it so it never happens again result youth converted to country pursuit and country safe again ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 If we’re going to stir the pot a bit let’s do it properly. I shoot branchers with my .22rf each year; it’s quiet and effective to the extent I could easily wipe out an entire generation in one outing in that particular rookery if the fancy took me. I also have a mate who cleans out squirrel dreys with his 22-250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 5 hours ago, AYA117 said: And here we go again Think I may post one about the advantages of 42g 3s for pigeon shooting. Id still feel that's a bit on the light side for a pigeon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Scully said: If we’re going to stir the pot a bit let’s do it properly. I shoot branchers with my .22rf each year; it’s quiet and effective to the extent I could easily wipe out an entire generation in one outing in that particular rookery if the fancy took me. I also have a mate who cleans out squirrel dreys with his 22-250. awesome dude........... bet the 22.250 dont alf sting,,.. Edited June 23, 2018 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYA117 Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 51 minutes ago, Farmboy91 said: Id still feel that's a bit on the light side for a pigeon... Well it is all down to good fieldcraft. I set the farthest decoy at 25yds so most of my shots are under that.If they will not decoy that close, then of course I go with 3" mag BB. Saves time on plucking and the dog has less to retrieve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Your question was did YOU take the shot? No you didn't. Probably... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 1 hour ago, AYA117 said: Well it is all down to good fieldcraft. I set the farthest decoy at 25yds so most of my shots are under that.If they will not decoy that close, then of course I go with 3" mag BB. Saves time on plucking and the dog has less to retrieve. Might have to look into that myself, would save mincing when making bunny burgers too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYA117 Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 8 minutes ago, Farmboy91 said: Might have to look into that myself, would save mincing when making bunny burgers too. For rabbits, nothing less than 7x57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Just now, AYA117 said: For rabbits, nothing less than 7x57 You’re a gent and sportsman sir is your real name carimojo bell ? This caliber is the sportsman’s choice for all dangerous game rabbits included Lots of youngsters just don’t realise the dangers of stalking the rabbit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Ahh, no firearms cert for me, think I'll have to stick to the last of my RC50's and hope for the best. 7 minutes ago, AYA117 said: For rabbits, nothing less than 7x57 2 minutes ago, Old farrier said: You’re a gent and sportsman sir is your real name carimojo bell ? This caliber is the sportsman’s choice for all dangerous game rabbits included Lots of youngsters just don’t realise the dangers of stalking the rabbit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYA117 Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Old farrier said: You’re a gent and sportsman sir is your real name carimojo bell ? This caliber is the sportsman’s choice for all dangerous game rabbits included Lots of youngsters just don’t realise the dangers of stalking the rabbit ? Yes the 7x57 in a Ruger No.1 is a fine rabbit gun, also very good in the rookery for branchers. It is a reasonable gun for decoying geese but limited as only single shot.Tend to use 12g slugs for all my goose shooting. Edited June 23, 2018 by AYA117 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 9 hours ago, Graham M said: Walking through a wood with my .22rf when I spotted a huge squirrel on the end of a branch right on the edge of the treeline. There are houses on the other side of the field some 200yds away; the shot was an easy one if I braced my self against a tree and shot off my sticks............................................... Did I take the shot? Out with an even bigger spoon.? I hope you were going to eat the squirrel. If you are not going to eat your quarry you shouldn't kill it. ?️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted June 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 3 hours ago, walshie said: Your question was did YOU take the shot? No you didn't. Probably... Probably doesn't enter the equation I have shot squirrels on the trunk of a tree with a rf, as the tree itself is the backstop. But shooting into the air with houses in the near distance........................... 1 hour ago, Cranfield said: Out with an even bigger spoon.? I hope you were going to eat the squirrel. If you are not going to eat your quarry you shouldn't kill it. ?️ I've never actually eaten squirrel, but it would be interesting to give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Heron Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 You have answered your own question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 I was reserve coroners officer back in the '60s and spoke with the coroners officer covering Barr Beacon the Brum/Black country guys will know where I mean. A farmer took a shot at a crow atop an ash tree with a 22RF the bullet went over the Beacon and hit a young woman in the neck sitting on the other side. Don't believe I need to comment further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 The .22rf is a very capable round. When shooting branchers I stand directly underneath the target and fire straight up into the body mass. It’s very effective. I couldn’t say how the 22-250 shot is taken as I’ve never seen him do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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