little morning shooting

[fatback]

I woke up this morning to some racket outside... I had my R7 at the window, but I opted to try out a new shooter.  I grabbed the lightning XL in .177 and headed to the window. I  looked out side and saw a half dozen grackle fighting over the bird seed. I picked a target and shot. I heard the pop,  he fell over and barely flapped a wing . His buddies all flew away, or so I thought. I looked closer and upon further inspection, I saw one grackle perching way above his friend who he was about to join...He he   I took aim and adjusted my AO to get a nice clear picture and zoomed the scope in on him and let the lead fly. He fell like a stone and landed right next to his pal.
hope you enjoy..

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[Timmyj1959@yahoo.com]

Way to go Chris!! Those "Thugs" shure look comfy huggin up together like that!! Great shooting & pic. Chris,, must say though,, Im havin a hard time seeing those low life birds,,Cant seem to take my eyes off that SWEET shooter!! Was also looking at your list of "Toys",, Man Ya got some NICE guns Chris,, Im jelious!! Tim.

[fatback]

Awe man Timmy, thanks for the kind words about the collection. You have a very nice collection yourself. Although I am very jealous of one of yours in particular.... the Dragon Slayer...lol  :)
thanks again,

[shadow]

Great shootin Chris and what a sweetheart you have there laying above her feathered buddies. Ed

[gamo2hammerli]

What's that saying?.....Let sleeping giants lie....or something like that. heh heh Great shooting at those noisy thugs.

[fatback]

Thanks Ed!! I just got her last week. I had the XL in .22 and didn't care for it that much. The .177 version is a powerful little shooter and the trigger is very adjustable. I have it setup lighter than any of my rekords. I can't say enough good about this little gun.
Yeah Stanley, they should have let me sleep:) noisy thugs ...He he

[longislandhunter]

Great shootin Chris....  Birds and rifle look beautiful  :)

I've always liked the XL,,,, someday I hope to have one.  

Jeff

[Big_Bill]

Chris, I can just see a big smile on Stephanie's face :)

Not only did you make GOOD Grackles out of avian scum, but you performed this task with one of Stephanie's favorite air rifles !

Great Shootin, lovely photos ! Keep up the good work !

Bill

[Progun]

Way to go Chris. Don't you just love it when a new shooter earns it's keep right out of the chute? Great pic and story.Beautiful rifle too.

[only1harry]

Good shooting Chris!  I love the sight of dead Grackles (and Starlings)!!  That R7 is surely deadly for them.

I 'm working on a pair of Grackles myself.  So far they 've managed to spot me early every time but they 'll drop their guard, and when they do.. I 'll be there :-)