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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => Hunting Gate => Topic started by: DanD on October 19, 2015, 10:52:14 PM

Title: Old faithful R9
Post by: DanD on October 19, 2015, 10:52:14 PM

It's been over 4 years since I've hunted the squirrel woods with the old R9. I put it together when I was in search of the perfect squirrel rifle before the Diana compacts hit the market- they look great right out of the box. The stubby R9 is shooting twang-free and stronger than ever with a fresh Hornet spring pushed over an OEM HW50S guide, one JM spacer, and a properly sized Hornet seal. After about 20 shots, I recorded a 10 shot string of FTT 8.64 avg 885 SD 6. This young buck was taken around 20 yards as he foraged the forest floor. I am very happy to have made a successful stalk and put the pellet right where I wanted.
I'm also pleased that the field dressing went well with very little hair or debris stuck to it.
Thanks for reading. Hunt safely.

Title: Re: Old faithful R9
Post by: LAalex on October 19, 2015, 11:22:07 PM

Nice hunt.  That is one sweet looking rifle.

Scotty

Title: Re: Old faithful R9
Post by: shadow on October 20, 2015, 07:02:36 AM

It looks like you and your trusty R9  are still zeroed in. ;) Great shooting and pics and the nutter dressed out real nice too. Ed

Title: Re: Old faithful R9
Post by: dk1677 on October 20, 2015, 07:05:50 AM

Nice shooting Dan!