Squirrel season opened on the 15th but I had to wait until this morning (19th) to get out there. It was nice early with temps in low 70's but by 10 am it was getting warm and I was working up a sweat as i worked my way back to the truck.
The squirrels didnt cooperate very well this morning as I only saw two. The first one saw me first and hightailed it thru the treetops moving away from me back the way I had just came from. I found several hickories that they have been cutting on but the sign was a few days old. Taking my time I went from hickory to hickory angling up over the ridge but never saw another squirrel for the next hour or so.
Finally I saw movement and got into position for a shot. This fox squirrel came down into a maple tree and gave me the look. That was all I needed as I already had him in my crosshairs. In a split second I sent a 16 gr JSB travelling at 920 fps thru his head and he dropped like a rock, never even twitched. Pellet entered in front of his left eye and came out the right rear of his head.
It was getting late so I headed back to the truck happy that I got the one. Never saw any more after that. They just weren't out today for some reason but I know there are plenty in that woods as I see lots deer hunting.
I'm really liking my Diana Outlaw and it is one of my all time favorite air rifles.
Next was the Rainstorm .25 turn
took off the rest of the week for a little vacation. It's our 37th anniversary so the wife and I are going away for a couple days to just relax and spend some time together.
But today was mine so I got up early and headed to the woods for a squirrel hunt. It was time to test out the RS and see how it would perform. Unfortunately the squirrels weren't cooperating again and I only saw two. First was a grey that was moving through the treetops and never offered a shot. After a while I heard one cutting so I worked my way closer to get a shot.
It is tough this time of year with the leaves so thick. I spent almost an hour trying to find this one squirrel and when I did I didnt have a good shot from where I was standing. So i moved to the next tree but still no shot. I backed up a few feet and found him laying on a limb facing away from me. He didnt move for a long time so I decided to take a "Texas heart shot" since I had my .25 60fpe RS. I hit him right where I aimed and he fell out like a rock. The 34 gr JSB went up the rear and stopped between his shoulder blades killing him in seconds. Not the best shot choice but I didnt ruin any meat and killed him instantly.
The squirrels just aren't moving much for some reason. There are lots of hickories and oaks that are loaded with nuts but maybe they're just not ripe enough yet.
The squirrels didnt cooperate very well this morning as I only saw two. The first one saw me first and hightailed it thru the treetops moving away from me back the way I had just came from. I found several hickories that they have been cutting on but the sign was a few days old. Taking my time I went from hickory to hickory angling up over the ridge but never saw another squirrel for the next hour or so.
Finally I saw movement and got into position for a shot. This fox squirrel came down into a maple tree and gave me the look. That was all I needed as I already had him in my crosshairs. In a split second I sent a 16 gr JSB travelling at 920 fps thru his head and he dropped like a rock, never even twitched. Pellet entered in front of his left eye and came out the right rear of his head.
It was getting late so I headed back to the truck happy that I got the one. Never saw any more after that. They just weren't out today for some reason but I know there are plenty in that woods as I see lots deer hunting.
I'm really liking my Diana Outlaw and it is one of my all time favorite air rifles.
Next was the Rainstorm .25 turn
took off the rest of the week for a little vacation. It's our 37th anniversary so the wife and I are going away for a couple days to just relax and spend some time together.
But today was mine so I got up early and headed to the woods for a squirrel hunt. It was time to test out the RS and see how it would perform. Unfortunately the squirrels weren't cooperating again and I only saw two. First was a grey that was moving through the treetops and never offered a shot. After a while I heard one cutting so I worked my way closer to get a shot.
It is tough this time of year with the leaves so thick. I spent almost an hour trying to find this one squirrel and when I did I didnt have a good shot from where I was standing. So i moved to the next tree but still no shot. I backed up a few feet and found him laying on a limb facing away from me. He didnt move for a long time so I decided to take a "Texas heart shot" since I had my .25 60fpe RS. I hit him right where I aimed and he fell out like a rock. The 34 gr JSB went up the rear and stopped between his shoulder blades killing him in seconds. Not the best shot choice but I didnt ruin any meat and killed him instantly.
The squirrels just aren't moving much for some reason. There are lots of hickories and oaks that are loaded with nuts but maybe they're just not ripe enough yet.
