Took the TF-89 Hunting

[longislandhunter]

Did the same thing I did yesterday,,,,, got home from work and changed into my camo hunting clothes,  but this time I grabbed the .22 cal TF-89 for her first foray into the woods.  Aimed the truck towards the same section of state land as yesterday and within a few minutes was pulling into the designated parking spot. Got geared up, loaded an  RWS Super Hollow Point into the 89 and headed off into the woods.  

I slowly still hunted the foot paths of the woods until dark but never came across a single squirrel.  I know they're in there but for some reason they just weren't out foraging for food today.  Maybe it's the big winter storm that all the weather reports say is headed our way, but whatever the reason there were no tree rats to be found :(  

Towards the end of the hunt I sat on a large fallen tree and did some target practice using a dead tree stump 20 yards away as my target.  Using my "new and improved" hold for the rifle (my left hand placed 1/2 way back on the forearm)  I was able to stack pellets one on top of another.  It still amazes me that simply moving my left hand further back on the forearm could make my initial accuracy problems disappear,,,,, but if thats what the rifle likes then that's what the rifle likes :)

After the target session I started a slow walk back to the truck, scanning the briar thickets for rabbits as I walked.  I was about 10 yards from the truck when all of a sudden I spied a rabbit hopping his way out from under a briar patch.  I put the rifle up and waited for the bunny to reach a small opening that would offer a shot,,, but it was not meant to be.   The bunny stopped dead in his tracks just before reaching the opening,,, looked at me,,, then turned around and leisurely hopped back into the briar patch.  Oh well,,,, can't win em all....   Walked back to the truck and headed home.  

Had a nice peaceful couple of hours in the woods and had a good time with my short target session so even though the game pouch was empty it was still a great day in the woods.......

Jeff

Sounds like ALL of my hunting trips. Good thing I dont have to hunt for my dinner. All the same, it doesnt keep me from going out either.

[longislandhunter]

Yeah, that's how I feel.  Just being in the woods is good enough,,,,, if I happen to bag some game that's just a bonus.  

Jeff

[Big_Bill]

Hey Jeff,

That TF-89 sure sounds like a winner, all we need is a willing rabbit for her first blooding !

I think you nailed it right on the head, when the animals honker down like that, it can mean one bad storm.

P.S. Any time spent with Mother, is time well spent !

Best of luck !!!!!

Bill

[Gene_SC]

Jeff have you tried the Preditors in the TF-89 yet? Don't worry,  you will bag your fair share with the TF-89 as soon as those cridders get hungry. You will be around to take them home to dinner...:)

Gene

[shadow]

Each day bring's a new hunt buddy and you know where their at, kinda like putting supper on layaway hehehe. Sound's like you had a relaxing time and your baby is up to the challenge so it's just a matter of time.:) Ed

Tough break, Jeff, but you always seem to make the most out of your non-productive hunts as well, and it's still a blast to hear about them. I'm looking forward to the report and pics of your TF89's first blood.

Bryan

[longislandhunter]

Thanks guys,,,, on my next days off I'm gonna give her another chance to harvest my dinner  :)

Gene,,,, as for the predators,,, yeah, I did try em but that was before I figured out how the rifle likes to be held.  I'm gonna try em again and see if I get better grouping results.   I hope I do get better results cause I'd really like to be able to use em in the 89.  Time will tell.

Jeff