shootnfishndorf
Active Member
So far I've been out three times in the last week or so. Public lands only. I've only had one shot lined up, but a few leaves kept me from taking the shot. Then it ninja vanished. I've learned quite a bit though. Those guys are better at evading than I am at hunting them. I'm getting better. I'm pretty sure the mandatory blaze orange hat is giving them an advantage as well. My first day, I learned rather quickly, a sling is a must. Second day I learned, a better, quieter sling is preferred. I plan to make one from 550 cord. I made one for my 10/22 and it is great (self Patting of the back). A side focus scope would be so much better....the Avenger is long and front heavy...trying to adjust the objective is a pain...great on a bench, not so much in the woods while carrying. I also need to add some sound dampening to the hollow stock of the avenger. It resonates each little bump or tick of a zipper or sling swivel. First few minutes of hunting today, I saw a squirrel about 25 yards from me, at the same time he saw me...around the tree he went, I posted up and decided to wait him out....he appeared 10 minutes later, coming down a tree on my side of the path, ran over and disappeared again...Later, I saw two squirrels chasing each other on the same tree...they quickly scampered to the backside never to be seen again...I waited a good 10-15 minutes, no idea where they go to. But while waiting them out, another popped out even closer and disappeared like smoke before I could get a shot....I literally watched it run away, from 15 yards, to about 25-30, down a log and then just vanish...amazing. These guys are not like the yard squirrels that pause and preen. Good times. I'm enjoying the challenge, and learning how to better fix my kit..The smoker is ready, and so am I...I will get a few before the season is out.
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