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[Dogbone]

Got a call this morning that one of the three nines at the golf course would be closed today. Got there at 10 am.

Grabbed a cart and cruised the nine hole course several times and managed to get four in about four hours. Three holes in one and one eagle. All head shots with the .17 HMR. Also got two bogies. I'll explain.

The first one was a pup at only 20 yds. Head shot with an obvious exit wound.

The second was at 85 yds. A large male.

Third was a very young pup. Surprised at how small this one was at mid summer. 50 yds.

The fourth was a large female at 65 yds. But it required two shots, one miss and a hit. What's going on???

Need to comment that the two large ghogs both went down immediately. However, both young ones flopped around for quite some time before passing. I've observed this numberous times. Wondering if you've seen the same?

Now, not all was better than par during this hunt. I missed two. Each one I shot at four times and both ran off. I credit this to the lousy cart paths on the course. I'm convinced the uneven surfaces knocked the scope off. Will be making a trip to the range to get it back on target. Needless to say, slightly p o'd!!!

 

[WyleWD]

Man that is still a good day for only playing 3 holes!!! Good shootin an enjoyed the story & the pictures too. WD

 

[MrMajestic]

Well played DB! I hope for your sake it is off! I was doing some missing so I went to the range and it was spot on. Dooh!!!! I then used the "They were too close and I shot over them" excuse. ;D

 

[Dogbone]

Well played DB! I hope for your sake it is off! I was doing some missing so I went to the range and it was spot on. Dooh!!!! I then used the "They were too close and I shot over them" excuse. ;D

Did go to the range and the scope was six inches off to the right. It came back and is dead on again. Whew!!!

 

[jonbearman]

What scope did you choose for the 17? I am considering getting a different one for mine.

 

[Dogbone]

What scope did you choose for the 17? I am considering getting a different one for mine.

I use Pentax scopes because my son works for them and I get a substantial discount. They're all 3x9 to 4x16 x 50. Some are 1 inch tubes and others are 30 mm. They're made in China, but the optics are good. Lenses are coated, tubes are waterproof. Lifetime warranty. They've served me well. And the one that got knocked off came right back and is shooting fine again. These scopes are a good value even at retail. http://www.pentaximaging.com/sport-optics/hunting/rifle_scopes