Idaho chucks
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Re: Idaho chucks
Even Jack rabbits? I was looking through some old pictures and found this from about a year ago. 6 m/m Rem. 75 gr. Hornady h. p.
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Re: Idaho chucks
Yes even Jack rabbits.. When chucks are not showing or squeeks. Bill K
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Re: Idaho chucks
HA! Bill, that's a great bunny shot!
Here's one not so brutal, but just as effective. Used my Cooper 20VT with 32gr NBT over RL-7 for a measly 3,700 fps. The jack was lurking in a sage fence line while I was rat shooting. Saw a dark shadow hip-hopping in the sage at 226 yards......
After hitting a bunch of rats with the 'thwop' report, it is really a "THUNK" when a large bunny takes a good hit amidships!.
Here's one not so brutal, but just as effective. Used my Cooper 20VT with 32gr NBT over RL-7 for a measly 3,700 fps. The jack was lurking in a sage fence line while I was rat shooting. Saw a dark shadow hip-hopping in the sage at 226 yards......
After hitting a bunch of rats with the 'thwop' report, it is really a "THUNK" when a large bunny takes a good hit amidships!.
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Re: Idaho chucks
( By the way, I have photos that are pretty dramatic and some that are very mild)
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Re: Idaho chucks
Well if we switched it up again, cotton tails. Made my own lucky rabbits foot.
(I know not a 204 or even a center fire, but no boomers in town, even on the edge)
Took me a couple weeks but I finally got the rest of him.
With Bowtech General 350 grn carbon Express, 125 grn Muzzy 4 Blade.(I know not a 204 or even a center fire, but no boomers in town, even on the edge)
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Re: Idaho chucks
Since we're digressing. I shot these today with a Daiwa 153HSTA baitcaster on top of a G-Loomis MBR 843C/7' pole using a Tony Acceta Pet Spoon trailing 18" behind a weighted and hookless Heddon Hellbender. I was using my Mako 18 LTS amphibious blind for cover. Fits in the garage, too!!!
Hold 'em & Squeeze 'em
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Good digression there, Skipper! I'm still chuckling. Love the detailed description for the technical minded.
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Well what ever rocks your boat.. (pun intended) Skipper. At least you used the right caliber for those critters. And they are fit to eat also. Enjoy. I am still smiling on that post. Bill K