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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => Hunting Gate => Topic started by: Slippy117 on January 26, 2018, 11:30:51 AM
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Last night I put a new scope on the Bullboss. An Athlon Argos. Zeroed it by shooting a spot on a tree at 25yrds.
So this morning, I spot a squirrel (right side in pic) at about 20yrds. He spooked when I opened the balcony door. But only when up the infamous "Death Tree" and casually perched. So I slide behind the glass at 16X. Put the very fine crosshairs of the Argos on his noggin and let a 33.95 jsb fly.
The pellet perfectly finds its mark. Nutter falls and proceeded to leave this world with the death dance as a final celebration.
While watching the dance, I notice that the shadow of the tree has some movement. Thinking that theres no way it would be another squirrel still hanging out. I sit and watch for a minute.
Well, it sure was another squirrel (left in photo). Hes inverted on the tree, barking at his comrades body.
I chamber another pellet, and let it fly. "THWACK!" got him. Hes hanging on the tree still inverted with a steady stream of red falling to the ground. He finally falls from the tree and gives a few low effort kicks. A 33.95 JSB to the brain box sent him on his way.
Edit, per my tradition of always posting too soon. I just bagged #3 of this morning. Small male sniffing the blood of the others at the base of the tree of death. He moved as i sent the pellet on his way. Ended up with a neck shot. It was still lights out.
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leave this world with the death dance as a final celebration.
Dale, you're like Shakespeare with your posts :D
Good sniping, Man!
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Nice shooting and great pics. That one nutter sure suffered some serious head damage. Good shooting :)
Jeff
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leave this world with the death dance as a final celebration.
Dale, you're like Shakespeare with your posts :D
Good sniping, Man!
Sometimes im lazy, sometimes i put in the effort.
To headshot or not to headshot, that is the question. :P
And thank you guys, I'm also keeping in my tradition of posting too soon. Just bagged #3 of this morning. At the base of the "Tree of death " sniffing the others blood.
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The pellet perfectly finds its mark
Nutter falls and proceeded to leave this world with the death dance as a final celebration
To headshot or not to headshot, that is the question
This is pure poetry!
At the base of the "Tree of death " sniffing the others blood.
We will also accept "The Killing Tree"
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Good shooting with your Bullboss. It's good to have a "death tree". I think most of us do.
Only problem with a favorite death tree is I shot so many squirrels on it and near the base of the tree when they were inverted and would stop a few feet off the ground, that there are a lot of .22 and .25 holes in the tree trunk. I noticed a few years ago the bark was starting to separate in that area and die, probably from lead poisoning. Trees need the bark to survive. I have not shot anything on that tree in 5 years, in hopes it doesn't die. If it does it will probably hit the house it's so tall.
So be carefully shooting at your trees. They don't like lead.
Harry
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Nice shooting Dale!
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Absolutely Great Story Dale ! Excellent Shooting with your Bull Boss ! Very Good Pictures Too ! You are Quite a story teller Dale and have a superb way with words !
Best Wishes - Tom
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Great shooting and story, Dale!!
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I prefer the Killing Tree. Sounds more purposeful.
Nice shot buddy. I have that Argos scope too, and for a FFP with that glass at that price, man it's a great value. Thanks Jeremy for turning me onto that.
Only complaint, a bit heavy. I'll live.
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I prefer the Killing Tree. Sounds more purposeful.
Nice shot buddy. I have that Argos scope too, and for a FFP with that glass at that price, man it's a great value. Thanks Jeremy for turning me onto that.
Only complaint, a bit heavy. I'll live.
I got the 8x34 with MOA retical. Kinda wish i went with the lower power. Much above 24x ish isnt really useable unless you are on a bench. This scope is actually going to go on my Bwalton. 30 once i get it. . It was bothering me that it was collecting dust so i tossed it on the Bullboss.
I really like the scope for the money. I also love that they offer it in MOA
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I prefer the Killing Tree. Sounds more purposeful.
Nice shot buddy. I have that Argos scope too, and for a FFP with that glass at that price, man it's a great value. Thanks Jeremy for turning me onto that.
Only complaint, a bit heavy. I'll live.
I got the 8x34 with MOA retical. Kinda wish i went with the lower power. Much above 24x ish isnt really useable unless you are on a bench. This scope is actually going to go on my Bwalton. 30 once i get it. . It was bothering me that it was collecting dust so i tossed it on the Bullboss.
I really like the scope for the money. I also love that they offer it in MOA
I got the 6-24 x 50. I rarely use anything above 16x, and I generally keep it on 12 for hunting/pest control. I went with the mil/mil setup because I have a small brain, and if I'm off on my zero by half a mil dot, I know that is 5 clicks, full dot 10 clicks, and so on.
No math involved ;D
So you are going Hatsan big time? What do you like about that line? Early on I looked at Hatsans, but back then I think they were having some QC issues that they have maybe ironed out now. They are a good value it seems. Lotta gun for the money. A .30 should be a great small/medium game whacker. Good luck with it.
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I prefer the Killing Tree. Sounds more purposeful.
Nice shot buddy. I have that Argos scope too, and for a FFP with that glass at that price, man it's a great value. Thanks Jeremy for turning me onto that.
Only complaint, a bit heavy. I'll live.
I got the 8x34 with MOA retical. Kinda wish i went with the lower power. Much above 24x ish isnt really useable unless you are on a bench. This scope is actually going to go on my Bwalton. 30 once i get it. . It was bothering me that it was collecting dust so i tossed it on the Bullboss.
I really like the scope for the money. I also love that they offer it in MOA
I got the 6-24 x 50. I rarely use anything above 16x, and I generally keep it on 12 for hunting/pest control. I went with the mil/mil setup because I have a small brain, and if I'm off on my zero by half a mil dot, I know that is 5 clicks, full dot 10 clicks, and so on.
No math involved ;D
So you are going Hatsan big time? What do you like about that line? Early on I looked at Hatsans, but back then I think they were having some QC issues that they have maybe ironed out now. They are a good value it seems. Lotta gun for the money. A .30 should be a great small/medium game whacker. Good luck with it.
I went with the higher mag because even on my lower power scopes i never really find myself below 12x.l and rarely 9x The Moa/moa version is the same as mill/mill. I know if im off 1 moa (two lines) i need 4 clicks (1/4 moa click) 1 moa also happens to be 1" @100 yards . No math neaded. Made measurements easy for me atleast.
As far as Hatsan, the Bullboss is my first from them and my only, until i get the .30 in. I was impressed with the Bullboss, and after watching bwalton's videos and talking to him, the .30 fits my needs. Im intending on thinning out some yotes on a property in VT.
Also thier prices are hard to beat. Unfortunately as far as their pcp line of guns, after the .30 i dont think there is much they have that spikes my interest.
Im considering the flashpup as my woods gun, but i would probably sell the Bullboss first. The flashpup is like 6lbs so it would be good as a woods gun.
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Dale, excellent shooting on 5jose 3 nutters!
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Great shooting Dale!!
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Great shooting Dale !!!