2024/2025 Squirrel Hunting Thread...........

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

In terms of the squirrels that like to sneak up from behind.............they are cowards who do not play fair. They sometimes make me wish I had a set of eyeballs in the back of my head.

The last squirrel I shot was on the small size. He came up behind me and stated his mouth, he watched me slowly turn and shoulder the Crockett. He won't bo it anymore.
First week of season I sat in this little opening in amongst the saplings and American Beautiy Berries and felt something moving, it was the vines next to me, I looked up about 4 feet above my head was a squirrel tight roping it across the horizontal vines.

I think it's cool seeing the crazy things they do.

 

[Duk]

Squirrel Rifle Update #2:

Jax Black I need to finish barrel out for delivery, so I should get that done this evening.

I have a blank rear sight I'm going to make into a peep, that's really the only fabricating left. Maybe darken some screws, etc.

The 600 pound gorilla in the room is the stock: Dang it, will you hurry up and dry already? Sheesh...
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That is a very nice looking piece of wood. Can't wait to see it when you get her done.

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

No, this post is not about squirrel hunting.
A deep and heart felt THANK YOU to all of squirrel hunting buddies and my "Muzzleloadering" Friends that I have yet looked in the eye and shook their hands.
Damn near'rt 60 years old and never would I've dreamed of meet folks online. I personally don't understand it, or how or why but I'm glad to have joined this forum and meet y'all.
Wife and I have road out a good amount of hurricanes, this boys I feel is going to be the strongest and worse yet. For us.
I still pray for the folks who lost loved ones and ll they had in the last one and the many more in the past.
Panic has taken over and many, many folks do need to evacuate some have no option. The Howards have gotten prepared and we will hunker down and ride her out, I feel the good Lord will protect us because we took all that he has offered and prepared ourselves.
I have had some PM and texts from the good folks of The Muzzleloading Forum.
I thank all of you. Remember all a folks have it worse than us.
Let's keep our powder dry and hopes high. I will stay in touch and let everyone know how we are doing.

As Brother Willie would say "Down in There Brother, watch your ass back up and down in that there Back Bilge"

Take Care Stay Safe.

GSML.

P.S. multiple guns load for Lotters at my home the Widow Bach's home and the Widow Wade's Home. We look out for each other here on The Slough.

 

[yellowhammer]

Psalm 34:7
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him,
And rescues them.

We're all praying for you, GSML.

 

[longcruise]

@Gum Slough Muzzleloader I'm definitely wishing you the very best. And writing letters to whom it may concern to get FEMA straightened out.

 

[Duk]

No, this post is not about squirrel hunting.
A deep and heart felt THANK YOU to all of squirrel hunting buddies and my "Muzzleloadering" Friends that I have yet looked in the eye and shook their hands.
Damn near'rt 60 years old and never would I've dreamed of meet folks online. I personally don't understand it, or how or why but I'm glad to have joined this forum and meet y'all.
Wife and I have road out a good amount of hurricanes, this boys I feel is going to be the strongest and worse yet. For us.
I still pray for the folks who lost loved ones and ll they had in the last one and the many more in the past.
Panic has taken over and many, many folks do need to evacuate some have no option. The Howards have gotten prepared and we will hunker down and ride her out, I feel the good Lord will protect us because we took all that he has offered and prepared ourselves.
I have had some PM and texts from the good folks of The Muzzleloading Forum.
I thank all of you. Remember all a folks have it worse than us.
Let's keep our powder dry and hopes high. I will stay in touch and let everyone know how we are doing.

As Brother Willie would say "Down in There Brother, watch your ass back up and down in that there Back Bilge"

Take Care Stay Safe.

GSML.

P.S. multiple guns load for Lotters at my home the Widow Bach's home and the Widow Wade's Home. We look out for each other here on The Slough.

Have faith and hold on to those you love. I know I won't be be the only one praying for you and everyone in the path of the storm.

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

@Gum Slough Muzzleloader I'm definitely wishing you the very best. And writing letters to whom it may concern to get FEMA straightened out.

FEMA Is all but one of them. They need straighted out.
Thank you.

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Have faith and hold on to those you love. I know I won't be be the only one praying for you and everyone in the path of the storm.

Thank you Duk.
It's the other folks in its path that I'm worried about. I hope they are prepared and their homes are well built.

 

[ETipp]

Catch those and send them to me. I'll put them in The Colony for a few weeks and they will be properly re-educated. Then back to you. Do paint their tails so as not to shoot them after release. They will be invaluable as teachers and envoys. Soon your locals will confront you head on. They will be a challenge to your marksmanship. In the end, better squirrels and sharper hunter.

 

[yellowhammer]

Hammer, how is the assembly going?

Squirrel Rifle Update #3:

Well boys, she's finished. I stayed true to Jim Kibler's original design, adding no embellishments. I stuck with the stock sights; I just filed the rear V notch into a little wider groove.

I did not rush on this build, and just took my time and enjoyed the process.

I'll post a few more pictures over in the The Gunbuilder's Bench.

I'm going to let it sit for a few days and let the finish get a little harder before I sight it in.

 

[Jim K]

Squirrel Rifle Update #3:

Well boys, she's finished. I stayed true to Jim Kibler's original design, adding no embellishments. I stuck with the stock sights; I just filed the rear V notch into a little wider groove.

I did not rush on this build, and just took my time and enjoyed the process.
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I'll post a few more pictures over in the The Gunbuilder's Bench.

I'm going to let it sit for a few days and let the finish get a little harder before I sight it in.

Looks great. Good job!

 

[ETipp]

Squirrel Rifle Update #3:

Well boys, she's finished. I stayed true to Jim Kibler's original design, adding no embellishments. I stuck with the stock sights; I just filed the rear V notch into a little wider groove.

I did not rush on this build, and just took my time and enjoyed the process.
View attachment 354080
I'll post a few more pictures over in the The Gunbuilder's Bench.

I'm going to let it sit for a few days and let the finish get a little harder before I sight it in.

It looks very nice, Stan. Congrats.

The best I can tell from the pic, its most likely how I would want to finish one as well. Like the colors a lot. Waiting on the range report.

 

[snakebit]

No, this post is not about squirrel hunting.
A deep and heart felt THANK YOU to all of squirrel hunting buddies and my "Muzzleloadering" Friends that I have yet looked in the eye and shook their hands.
Damn near'rt 60 years old and never would I've dreamed of meet folks online. I personally don't understand it, or how or why but I'm glad to have joined this forum and meet y'all.
Wife and I have road out a good amount of hurricanes, this boys I feel is going to be the strongest and worse yet. For us.
I still pray for the folks who lost loved ones and ll they had in the last one and the many more in the past.
Panic has taken over and many, many folks do need to evacuate some have no option. The Howards have gotten prepared and we will hunker down and ride her out, I feel the good Lord will protect us because we took all that he has offered and prepared ourselves.
I have had some PM and texts from the good folks of The Muzzleloading Forum.
I thank all of you. Remember all a folks have it worse than us.
Let's keep our powder dry and hopes high. I will stay in touch and let everyone know how we are doing.

As Brother Willie would say "Down in There Brother, watch your ass back up and down in that there Back Bilge"

Take Care Stay Safe.

GSML.

P.S. multiple guns load for Lotters at my home the Widow Bach's home and the Widow Wade's Home. We look out for each other here on The Slough.

Me thinks that hurricane is going to ease on around you. It's thinking "that household is too danged feral to tangle with ". But just in case, have your bug out bags ready. Google says you are 16 1/2 hours from me, I'll be there in 15 if you need me brother.

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Me thinks that hurricane is going to ease on around you. It's thinking "that household is too danged feral to tangle with ". But just in case, have your bug out bags ready. Google says you are 16 1/2 hours from me, I'll be there in 15 if you need me brother.

We should make it.
It's great to know if I need help you'd be here.

I hope it just goes away but I don't think so.

Just making some patches and Muzzleloadering around. Waiting this out. Just hope folks make it through this one ok.

Thanks, Snakebit.

 

[Duk]

Squirrel Rifle Update #3:

Well boys, she's finished. I stayed true to Jim Kibler's original design, adding no embellishments. I stuck with the stock sights; I just filed the rear V notch into a little wider groove.

I did not rush on this build, and just took my time and enjoyed the process.
View attachment 354080
I'll post a few more pictures over in the The Gunbuilder's Bench.

I'm going to let it sit for a few days and let the finish get a little harder before I sight it in.

That is very nice! If she shoots as good as she looks nobody will be able to get you out of the woods.

 

[Jim K]

You’re in my prayers Fred!!

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

You’re in my prayers Fred!!

Thanks Jim.

 

[ScottK]

Hi all. Been loaded up as happens in the life of a busy parent. My mom is also in Pinellas flood zone A so I’ve had the added load of making sure she got squared away and out of her place. Now just hoping it’s still standing when she gets back home.

I have been diligently working on getting geared up for the move to traditional small game hunting, but the important things first.

Fred- I sincerely hope you and all of your loved ones get through the storm safely. That goes for any others here who may be in harms way.

Ed- So glad all is going well with your recovery! Hope it continues and you’re out there seeing like a 25 year old soon.

My Crockett arrived! Will get pics up this weekend. Thanks to all for the help and advice. I also have ordered mink oil, 18pt pillow ticking and replacement nipples from TOTW.

We should be at the range Saturday and out in the woods next weekend. I’m not sure if I will get anything on the first attempt, but can share pics of the height of New England fall foliage. Hunting in the woods this time of year is so beautiful that I almost don’t care if I get anything. Just great scenery and time hanging out with my son.

Win/win for me.

Stay safe fellas….

 

[Duk]

Good luck with your surgery today Ed, you'll be back in the squirrel woods in no time.

 

[ETipp]

Good luck with your surgery today Ed, you'll be back in the squirrel woods in no time.

Thanks, Duk. I hope so.

Getting ready to leave now.