I never have learned to enjoy muzzleloaders...

by Brian A, Saturday, December 08, 2012, 15:56 (4370 days ago) @ Hobie

Too much effort involved to suit my tastes.

Squirrel hunting is fairly new for me, having only started in '98. My first hunt was with my Dad's 3" S&W 317, 22 l.r., which I bagged 3 black squirrels in a half hour with. Have been hooked ever since. Have killed well over 100 with a 22 Combat Masterpiece, nearly all head shots. Killed one earlier this fall while out deer scouting with a 2 1/2" S&W M19. Have hunted quite a bit with a Contender as well.

We also enjoy CAS style rifles and have used 25, 32, 38 and 44 WCFs for hunting them with Marlin and Winchester levers, an original Colt Lightning pump, and a Remington Mod 25 pump. There is a special thrill for me in using competition small-bore rifles as well. They may be a bit heavy, but are very sure on even the most difficult to hit bushytail.