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Range Report: zeroing for rabbits

Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 2:30 pm
by Sir Henry
I shot at a rabbit last week and missed. It surprised me because I was only about 10 yards away. Well I found out way today.

GAMO Big Cat 1400, cal .177
JSB Match Diabolo, Exact Beast 16 grain
Distance 25 yards

My range. This is a telephoto picture. I was shooting from a bench but the bench was not deep enough and only the stock rested on it. The buttstock was held freely.
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Yes here is the reason I missed.
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One quick adjustment and I'm on target.
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Okay rabbits where are you?

Re: Range Report: zeroing for rabbits

Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 4:18 pm
by RetiredSeabee
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Re: Range Report: zeroing for rabbits

Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 5:49 pm
by North Country Gal
Yup, those Wasckly Wabbits probably messed with your scope.

Re: Range Report: zeroing for rabbits

Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 6:05 pm
by Bugs
Scope or sights?

Re: Range Report: zeroing for rabbits

Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 6:49 pm
by BigAl52
I hate it when that happens. I still haven't pulled a trigger on a pellet gun but they are having a big sale right now at pyramid air I am tempted to punch the add it to cart button. Al

Re: Range Report: zeroing for rabbits

Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 9:36 pm
by Sir Henry
Bugs wrote:Scope or sights?
Low powered scope.

Re: Range Report: zeroing for rabbits

Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 12:57 am
by Henry88
16 grain, that has to be the 45-70 of .177 pellets :lol:

Re: Range Report: zeroing for rabbits

Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 1:06 am
by Sir Henry
Henry88 wrote:16 grain, that has to be the 45-70 of .177 pellets :lol:
They carry some punch.

Re: Range Report: zeroing for rabbits

Posted: Mon May 28, 2018 2:08 am
by Sir Henry
I was able to hit a squirrel about 15 yards away and 20 feet in the air. Because I was shooting at a very high angle I aimed an inch above center of body and the squirrel fell to the ground instantly. I've warned that squirrel about eating cherries on the tree. I threw the carcass in the brush and it was gone in the morning.