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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => Hunting Gate => Topic started by: jentry on August 16, 2020, 10:50:39 PM

Title: They Call Me.. Dragon Slayer!
Post by: jentry on August 16, 2020, 10:50:39 PM
Well, not really they. It was just one guy making a dad joke because I only shot a bug. But that's the cool part!

I stepped out yesterday to practice shooting offhand while melting (felt like 109°F) when I noticed a dragon fly sitting on the power line overhead. Assuming said quarry was in-season, I took aim, squeezed the trigger, and watched it spin and fall to the ground! I was grinning like an idiot as I headed out to recover the body and confirm the kill.

I took a few pictures to document my luck success.
Title: Re: They Call Me.. Dragon Slayer!
Post by: 35 shooter on August 16, 2020, 11:03:32 PM
That really was a good shot! Nice accurate rifle you have there.
Title: Re: They Call Me.. Dragon Slayer!
Post by: mrbulk on August 17, 2020, 12:04:44 AM
...with a springer no less... *ThumbsUp*
Title: Re: They Call Me.. Dragon Slayer!
Post by: ranchibi on August 17, 2020, 01:18:06 AM
Jentry, that’s a heck of a shot on a teeny tiny target with a huge incline!
Title: Re: They Call Me.. Dragon Slayer!
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on August 17, 2020, 01:20:33 PM
Sweet shooting!  Down here we have a huge locust that the locals call Lubbers or Georgia thumpers.  I shoot them with BBs in a Crosman 2100. They are about 2 1/2 inches long and as thick as your finger.  A much easier target than your Dragonfly!
Title: Re: They Call Me.. Dragon Slayer!
Post by: jentry on August 17, 2020, 02:27:14 PM
Thanks everyone! I was certainly proud of the shot and wanted to document getting lucky. Now the challenge is to duplicate this shot and see how much skill I have. I definitely feel ready for squirrel season.