Turkey poof, Squirrel bang

[rwiliff]

Went out this morning to a water hole where I saw a couple turkey last year. In place well before sunrise. An hour or more later, sure enough, here come a couple turkeys. Cocked the hammer, set the trigger, took careful aim. Poof! This rifle does not do that, very reliable.

Oh well, lets go look for some Abert's squirrels. After a bit of strolling through the Ponderosa pines I found one. Bang! Second squirrel of the year. One grey and one Abert's.

Think I'm going to rest the turkey pond for a couple days and give it another try. I think I'll use my trade gun and buckshot next time.

Warmest Regards,
Robert

 

[Flint311]

1st shot (attempt), did you fire off a pan before loading? This will dry any oil, etc. This 1st shot "may" have done that and that's why the 2nd went "bang"..... :hmm:

 

[rwiliff]

It was clean and dry. Extreme care was taken loading. Flint was even sharp and tight. Something about angels and touch holes.

Warmest Regards,
Robert