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General Discussion To Gateway To Airguns => Hunting Gate => : hunter220 December 26, 2008, 08:50:19 AM

: First crow
: hunter220 December 26, 2008, 08:50:19 AM
Well, I finally got my first crow with my AF condor. Usually they are so scared that I can't open the window/door before they fly away. However, this one just sat on the tree, I even walked right by the tree he was in (60ft. pine tree, he was at the tip top) and he didn't fly away. So I run indoors, grab my condor, and take aim about 20 yards away. Due to the angle I am shooting at, I didn't have a clear headshot. So instead I aim for his chest and calculate approximately where the bullet will exit so that it will go through some of his head. I find the spot, pull the trigger. He falls over instantly, and hits the ground like a rock, dead instantly. The bullet entered his chest and exited the center of the top of his head, so it looks like I did a good job estimating the exit point of the bullet in order to get a head shot. Now here is a pic for those that like pics. BTW, this is my first crow I have ever killed.

(http://img26.picoodle.com/img/img26/3/12/26/f_P1080214m_d63d180.jpg) (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/12/26/f_P1080214m_d63d180.jpg&srv=img26)
: Re: First crow
: scotsman December 26, 2008, 09:31:01 AM
Excelent job on that crow ! What was the last thing to go through his mind?
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: ShadowShot December 26, 2008, 09:46:15 AM


scotsman - 12/26/2008  5:31 PM  Excelent job on that crow ! What was the last thing to go through his mind?





The mosquitoes are big this year?





Nice shot, I want one now.(http://../jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif)

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: only1harry December 26, 2008, 11:56:02 AM
Good shot on your 1st crow!  Well you hadn't shot one before so this one wasn't sure what you were up to.  Good thing none of his friends were around or they would avoid your property like the plague!   :emoticon:
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: luckycharm December 26, 2008, 01:34:35 PM
nice shooting  i have been  after a few crow but they are so dam smart
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: longislandhunter December 26, 2008, 01:36:40 PM
Good shooting,,, crows are a challenging target to get close to.    

Jeff
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: hunter220 December 26, 2008, 01:45:41 PM
only1harry - 12/26/2008  4:56 PM

Good shot on your 1st crow!  Well you hadn't shot one before so this one wasn't sure what you were up to.  Good thing none of his friends were around or they would avoid your property like the plague!   :emoticon:


Actually, they were!  After I shot him about 15 crows came up within 10 minutes and circled overhead and were making all kinds of loud, annoying sounds.  None landed but I think they know what happend.
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: gamo2hammerli December 26, 2008, 06:02:40 PM
Great shot on your first crow.  That was a difficult shot....shooting at an angle....but you got the job done.  Congrats.
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: shadow December 26, 2008, 06:33:27 PM
Another smart bird fall's to some good shootin and hard lead :) 'he's a healthy looking one too. Ed
: Re: First crow
: hunter220 December 27, 2008, 07:19:52 AM
Thanks everyone.  Since this is my first crow, let me ask this, is 16 inches a good size for a crow or is that about average?
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: CFX Marauder December 27, 2008, 10:26:50 AM
This is how the sickness took over Harry...Stop while you still can!!!!!