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Offline longislandhunter

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QB57 Goes to the Big Woods
« on: January 27, 2008, 02:31:47 PM »
Got home from work this afternoon around 3 pm so decided to go hunting again.  I was gonna grab the Panther again but then I had a better idea.   I took the .22 cal QB-57 off the shelf and decided to take her on her first "big woods" hunt.  My plan was to take advantage of the rifles small size and very simple 4x scope and target the rabbits that live in the briar thickets as they started to get active at the end of the day.  

I spent the last hours of daylight slowly working my way through as many briar thickets as I could "squeeze" through.  The shooting, if I could find any rabbits, would all be close in shooting, within 15 yards, and the small size of the QB  and the simple 4x scope proved a perfect combination for this type of hunting.  I found it easy to move through the thickets while having the rifle up and ready for a quick shot and the scope made it easy to just get on target easily.  It would've been very difficult to maneuver in the thickets with a full sized rifle..

Well,,  even though I know the rabbits are in there I never did spot any,,, but I was really pumped about how perfect the QB-57 is for this kind of hunting.  After work tomorrow I'm gonna head back into the thickets and give it another go.  Hopefully tomorrow I'll have some pics to post....

Jeff
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RE: QB57 Goes to the Big Woods
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2008, 03:32:09 PM »


Great account of today's hunt Jeff,



I sure wish you luck on tomorrows adventure ! Them briers can be tough on the hide, so take care.



Thanks for sharing with us !



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RE: QB57 Goes to the Big Woods
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2008, 11:25:31 PM »
There out there buddy and it sound's the the 57 is the perfect brush gun.:) The bunnies around here are moving good before sunrise and again late at night. Some move during the day but few and thier just digging for food under the layer of snow. Good luck which should be no problem for you..:) Ed
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RE: QB57 Goes to the Big Woods
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2008, 12:04:30 AM »
They`re all huggin the ground around here...been itchin to go but nuthin I can scare up,lately Ma Nature`s been doin her own thing,I think the ole girls gone senial here in Indiana!
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Re: QB57 Goes to the Big Woods
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2008, 12:26:37 AM »
Hey Jeff, make sure you get Burr Rabbit with a head shot..:) Never did like him.. Gene
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Re: QB57 Goes to the Big Woods
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2008, 07:47:11 AM »
Sorry for my poor English... :-|
I have a question - anyone had killed a rabbit or a hare with QB-57 airgun?
If had killed, please post stories, and photos of killed "victims" here!..
I also have a QB-57 in .177
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Re: QB57 Goes to the Big Woods
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2008, 08:14:32 AM »
I've gotten a couple squirrels,,, which are alot tougher than a rabbit or hare, with the QB-57.  It's a capable little game taker at closer ranges.....

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Re: QB57 Goes to the Big Woods
« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2008, 08:43:51 AM »
Welcome, Vladimir! You've come to the right place for that question. As Jeff (longislandhunter) says, squirrels can certainly be taken. Another member, Shadow, apparently has a QB57 that he's putting his special camo on and probably tuning up a little. I'm sure once it's ready, he'll be taking it out for a test ride, and will more than likely bring something home for supper with it. I wouldn't be surprised if it's rabbit or two. And he'll certainly provide us with a report and some pictures of his prize.

Keep checking here at the Hunting Gate, and definitely post your own pictures and stories if you take any game or pests with your QB.

Glad you found the GTA. It's an international family ;~)

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RE: QB57 Goes to the Big Woods
« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2008, 09:09:44 AM »
Thanks a lot to all! ;)
But why "squirrels are alot tougher than a rabbit or hare"?
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RE: QB57 Goes to the Big Woods
« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2008, 10:01:54 AM »
Squirrels have extremely tough skin that is very hard to penetrate.  Combine that with a "will" to live that enables them to keep on scrambling even after being hit very hard.  Head shots are usually your best shot on them.  With rabbits their skin is very thin and easily penetrated and they just seem to go down much easier than their tree rat friends.....  :)

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RE: QB57 Goes to the Big Woods
« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2008, 10:10:35 AM »
Welcome to GTA and as Jeff said the rabbit's just drop easer, alittle more fat then muscle like those Super Squirrel's. I'm working on finishing up my 57 and with this good tune inside I should be able to drop some rabbit's if I do my part. If you decide to try for a rabbit, make it count with a good shot placement and the right pellet for the job. We look forward to hearing about your hunting adventure's, good luck. Ed
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Re: QB57 Goes to the Big Woods
« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2008, 10:20:35 AM »
Thank you! ;) Now I know, why.
And before this, I thought, that squirrels are such small and it is rather easy to kill them them, easier then the rabbits...
By the way, how much weighs squirrel?
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Re: QB57 Goes to the Big Woods
« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2008, 10:58:03 AM »
Vladimir, according to one online source that I found, the adult grey squirrel averages between 550 and 650 grams, although they can be bigger when their living conditions are optimal.

We'd better ask Jeff, Ed, and some of the others how many it takes to make a good meal ;~D

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Re: QB57 Goes to the Big Woods
« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2008, 11:01:41 AM »
A good meal   ??   One fat one or 2 skinny ones   :)

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Re: QB57 Goes to the Big Woods
« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2008, 03:50:11 AM »
Clear. Unfortunately, we haven't such big squirrels. And rabbits also... Only hares, what are bigger, when the rabbits, and weights 2 - 4 kilograms in average...
Is it possible to kill such rather big hare, with my airgun? I think it is possible, of course desirable with headshot, and from close distance (20-25 meters?). The speed of my rifle is about 750 fps with Gamo ProMagnum pellets (measured with ''pendulum'' - unfortunately I have not chrony)...
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