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M12Shooter


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Not enough crows up here yet to warrant a shotgun hunt but had a bit of fun sniping some early migrants yesterday. Set up my caller at the base of a big old oak and let it do it's magic. Sunrise brought a few visitors which circled and kicked up a fuss. A few would land up top the oak and look down to find the source of the commotion...making for fine 155 yard shots with my venerable Sako 222 varmint rifle. 6 shots fired with 3 kills...which rather perplexed me as these birds were in prime range. I'll blame the misses on a mild crosswind and rusty shooting skills! Included a couple pics, one of my hide and the other of a "hanger"...which proved to be a great attention getter!

 

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Ted,

You have a very accurate caliber in the .222. I had one many years ago that was a tack driver at 100 yards. Anything up to 200 to 225 yards was dead meat with that rifle.

I was talking with my hunting partner this morning and we are both looking forward to next season already. Dick still has snow on the ground in Cleveland Ohio.

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M12,

That's good stuff, haven't tried that style of crow Huntin, just might have a go at it in the near future. Enjoyed the pics and hunt.


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Exploding crow in the Pines!!!!  Rem 6mm pushing 75 gr. Sierra HP.. Leupold 20x at 225 yards = a busted crow!! Crow "shrapnel" leaving area at high velocity!! Used to kill lots of crows with a rifle but not anymore... too many people around. What is missing from this picture..is the audio.. so just think "WHAAAP" when you look at it!!!

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I like it Ted!

Looking forward to more of your spring time crow adventures.

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Thanks for the replies gentlemen! And yes, rifle shooting crows is a declining pursuit. But the rewards of zapping a few in this manner are great!

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I had one many years ago that was a tack driver at 100 yards. Anything up to 200 to 225 yards was dead meat with that rifle. I was talking with my hunting partner this morning and we are both looking forward to next season already. Dick still has snow on the ground in Cleveland Ohio. ??

 

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I am planning another scout...the last one netted all the places I cannot go....!!! Never too late to scout about!

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