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GTA Regional Shooting Events => SanDiego California Shooting Events Discussion => : triry January 13, 2010, 03:50:25 PM
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kinda toying with a trip to the valley,................it would be a combined rim-fire/airgun outing.
i'd like to give my son ryan an opportunity to do some 100 yard jackrabbits with the .22 bolt gun we just built.............anyone interested ?
lol...besides, ive been looking for an older marlin 60, 725, 925 or 10/22 to hot-rod. anyone have one gathering dust ?
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Sounds like fun, I haven't shot my marlin 22 mag. in a long while.
Which valley are you referring to? Death?
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not sure steve,..havent checked into critter population.....any ideas ?
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Go to McCain Valley near Boulevard......pavement turns to dirt as you enter(McCain Valley Road)...it is BLM land legal for hunting...take first right onto Sacotone Spring road...go about 1 1/2 miles...there are turnouts for parking...Jacks are there...
Got this Jack east of Plaster City...would have to guide you in there...
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/richwoods/Jack%20Rabbits/Squirrels026-1.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/richwoods/Jack%20Rabbits/?action=view¤t=Squirrels026-1.jpg)
One of my McCain Valley spots...
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/richwoods/Jack%20Rabbits/Jackrabbits002.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/richwoods/Jack%20Rabbits/?action=view¤t=Jackrabbits002.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/richwoods/Jack%20Rabbits/Jackrabbits003.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/richwoods/Jack%20Rabbits/?action=view¤t=Jackrabbits003.jpg)
Going to rain all next week...
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Jim when are you thinking of going I might be interested.
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Is that a springer Rich?
I didn't know you shoot springers.
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Yes...Beeman R9 DG .22....it was second air rifle I bought...good shooter...taken a few squirrels/cottontails with that..only springer I have..
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Guys my PC crashed a week ago..finally got my laptop up and using it till my desk top is fixed...
Looks like weather will improve by Monday..any more thoughts on jackrabbits...???
Bagged a crow yesterday at my friends ranch...just had to get out hunting between these rainstorms...LOL
Would post pic,but Photobucket won't load my pics from the laptop...??
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I'm off Thursday next week..
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Great...let's do McCain...weather forecast ok...6 AM at Burger King alright..???
E-mail to decide weapon choices... richwoods4@cox.net
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next thursday is my last chance for a weekday. then it's back to full time work. unfortunately with a pay cut. It could be worse, I coul have been the *other guy* who gave up his hours to me.
I'm headed out to the bass pro shops for a sling and a hunting license.
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I say .22 rim fires the squirrel out there spook easy and some are long shot's
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awwww man. i can make it, but ryan has school . i'll be in touch !!!
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Cool...rimfires for da squeeks....and the Remington 12 GA pump for jacks....
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Don't forget ya need a hunter safety cert to get license....but you may know that...
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I was out there camping last week and saw a large amount of yote and rabbit activity. I saw one rabbit but he was to quick for a safe shot. There were a ton of squirrels out there but spooked really easy. I had to go for 70 to 100 yard shots with the .22 rimfire. All in all we had a great time.
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Were you down around the campground area...?? usually,I hunt off Sacatone Spring RD..more jacks...less squirrels...
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grins...so 70-100 yard rimfire shots. ryan ( if i can sneak him outa school ) will love this !!
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We meet next Thursday 6 am at Burger King on Old HWy 80 just off I-8 by Lake Jennings RD off ramp...next to Hunters Liqour....
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(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/richwoods/Ranch/Ranchsquirrels139.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/richwoods/Ranch/?action=view¤t=Ranchsquirrels139.jpg)
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Sweet looking rig Rich!
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It simply "murders" squirrels...
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Dress warm on Thursday hi in the low 50's. should be fun.....Last time I was out there it was about the same temp and the squirrels were everywhere on rocks trying to warm up! I heated a few up with hot lead. LOL
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Wind would be big factor...need to monitor that....but not likely though,as there is another low pressure system coming in Monday...with rain thru Wed...and snow in mountains....
It is 38 F in Boulevard right now...(9 AM PST)....high for Thursday forecasted at 54 F and sunny in Boulevard/McCain Valley...
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Having grown up I Maine I'm ready. Let's roll.
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so.................is this an airgun venue ? or are we bringing powder burners ?
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I'm thinking powder burners with it being cold out my CO2 guns won't be to effective.
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I'm torn between bringing my .22 mag or cranking the marauder up to 30 ft-lbs.
On one hand the 22 mag shoots flat. It's sighted for 50, but drops only 2" at 100 if I remember. But I haven't shot it in 4 years and can't verify the zero.
I can tune the marauder all I want at home, but not sure about 70+ yard shots in wind. And if I crank it, I gotta find some kodiaks.
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Think I may take my Dominator HPA .22 and my Stevens/Springfield .22 rimfire....I've hunted squirrels out there before(last year) All required long shots beyond 70 yards..most were closer to 100 yards...
With the brush,etc..you must ambush the Jack rabbits if using air rifles.....otherwise only a shotgun works on Jacks if you walk around...
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OK...I'm still in...who all is going for sure..?? And is meet up location OK..?? It is within one block of the Lake Jennings Road off ramp from I-8 east...
Burger King ...
14134 Olde Highway 80, El Cajon, CA 92021
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I'm in for sure 6am Burger King.
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See ya there..rimfires for sure..
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Ya I'm bringing the rimfire will be to cold for the CO2.
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I'll be there with the rimfire and a 2240 sidearm. Is a .223 too much gun for jacks asssuming it's legal to hunt with assault rifles if I only use a 5 rnd mag?
The marauder is out, since I haven't taken out the regulator to retune it for max fpe. Besides ranging beyond 50 yds with my scope is iffy.
Is there quail out there too? season's almost over.
Looks like I gotta be on the road by 4:30 am.........
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i'll be a no-show,...too much going on at work, and i cant get ryan outa school...................have fun guys !
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Sorry to hear that Jim I'll have to pop a few extra squirrels for you.
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Best leave the .223 home...Rimfire needed though and airgun of your choice..I'll have my rangefinder and i'll show you a trick for 100 yard drop(poi)
My cell for in the morning: 619-599-6240..coffee/food at burger king if needed..
See ya in the morning..
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Thanks Rich and Steve for a great day! I see future trips to McCain Valley. With a extended Hunting Camping trip in the future.
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Sounds like fun guys - how did it go? I've never been hunting before but maybe I'll look into a 22 rimfire and you guys can show me the ropes some time.
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It was cold but we were spotting squirrels average range 75-100+ yards out. Rich spotted a cottontail but that was it for rabbits. Were going back out again when the weather warms a bit.
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Casey...I have a rimfire I can let you use..scoped..Savage Model 4C...bolt action..
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Pics up at Calif Predators in "Varmit Hunting"...
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Rich the pics came out great. Thanks for the post.
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Thanks for the info and pictures Rich. Not to hijack an airgun forum but what steps would I need to take to be 'legal' to go out and shoot there? I imagine some kind of class and/or registration? Any recommendations on a gun? I would have to think there must be a ton of good condition used .22 LR's out there.
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Santee has a class once a month. 15 dollar fee. Goggle san diego hunter safety it will come up.
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Casey.Robertson - 1/29/2010 10:38 AM
Thanks for the info and pictures Rich. Not to hijack an airgun forum but what steps would I need to take to be 'legal' to go out and shoot there? I imagine some kind of class and/or registration? Any recommendations on a gun? I would have to think there must be a ton of good condition used .22 LR's out there.
casey, surprisingly .22 rifles are scarce used here in san diego,...............ive had my best luck on gunbroker.com. curently looking for a marlin bolt gun in .22 to tinker with myself............
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I know of a guy who sells used .22 cal rifles who lives in El Cajon...I bought a Savage model 4C from him...he has several different ones...he shoots on Thursdays out at Southbay Gun Club (mornings) in Delzura...
A friend also bought a .22 rimfire from him...
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Also...Turners Outdoors has new Marlin model 60 semi auto .22 LR's for $149....