Olon
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Howdy,
Yesterday I was out hunting yotes and didn't come across anything. They seemed to be holed up, avoiding that icy prairie wind. Maybe I could learn a thing or two from them.
Anyway, on the way back I decided I'd see if I could get me a squirrel from one of my best spots, this time using my 1858 New Model Army replica that I was carrying in addition to my rifle.
Sat down in the usual spot and within 15 minutes (as usual for this spot) I saw one. She was cramming stuff into this hollow branch about 20 yards away, maybe a little more. She moved on down a branch leading to their main tree and stopped there. Got my holdover figured out and bang. Knocked her right off and now I've got another tail to add to the collection and some food to keep me full.
Shot hit just behind the shoulder, as can been seen in the picture. That's the entry wound you see. She was about dead-on broadside. First harvest with a lead ball and I must say it's satisfying. Won't be chewing around #8 shot this time.
Anyone else hunting with their C&B? What stories have you got?
For those interested, I was using 30 gr. of 777 ffg and a .451 ball.
Happy shooting!
Olon
Yesterday I was out hunting yotes and didn't come across anything. They seemed to be holed up, avoiding that icy prairie wind. Maybe I could learn a thing or two from them.
Anyway, on the way back I decided I'd see if I could get me a squirrel from one of my best spots, this time using my 1858 New Model Army replica that I was carrying in addition to my rifle.
Sat down in the usual spot and within 15 minutes (as usual for this spot) I saw one. She was cramming stuff into this hollow branch about 20 yards away, maybe a little more. She moved on down a branch leading to their main tree and stopped there. Got my holdover figured out and bang. Knocked her right off and now I've got another tail to add to the collection and some food to keep me full.
Shot hit just behind the shoulder, as can been seen in the picture. That's the entry wound you see. She was about dead-on broadside. First harvest with a lead ball and I must say it's satisfying. Won't be chewing around #8 shot this time.
Anyone else hunting with their C&B? What stories have you got?
For those interested, I was using 30 gr. of 777 ffg and a .451 ball.
Happy shooting!
Olon