This really bothers me.

[ohlongarmisle]

Anyone hunting gh's has done this some more than others,at almost 100 gh's since June 1st i've recovered all.
However yesterday I took a shot that I shouldn't have, I'm comfortable with the 17 out to 200 yards , and have stretched it slightly further.At 7pm last night where I dropped 7, one popped out at 266 yards lasered with the Halo range finder I know at 250 my drop is 3.5 inches, I did the compensatory adjustment and fired , he was a foot from his hole, he backflipped and was gone, a backflip means enough strength to go a few more feet. Here's what I found around his hole, should have waited till he was a few feet away, know better. Anyway such is hunting. He was hit hard in arteries,but standing right at his holes entrance, and dove in.Lung fragments also.

 

[K22]

We have all have done it at one time or another, taken a marginal shot, letting our bravado rule.

For me, I hate wounding an animal. I try to discipline myself but even taking highly makable shots, things can go sideways. Wind, mirage, a twitch, the hog moves at the time of the shot, lack of mental focus, etc.

But this is the difference between hunting and target shooting. In hunting you are dealing with changing shot profiles often slightly obscured, varying distances, changes in terrain, non-stationary targets, sun in your face, open exposure to heat, bugs, etc. It's the ultimate test of practical marksmanship and field skills - it's why I like it so much. It ain't for the faint of heart.

 

[CaptainMal]

Good shot. Now one less hog.

 

[DRK]

One less wood chuck eating the beans.

 

[jds holler]

My Dad wasn't a hunter, but he got me my first rifle, taught me to shoot, and how to be safe; and he did that much very well. After that I was pretty much on my own when it came to hunting and killing. I learned early on, and have been reminded from time to time that when it comes to killing critters, it doesn't ALWAYS work out well, or turn out pretty. All ya can do is try your best to keep it clean, quick and humane, and respect the fact that you are taking a life. It usually isn't very pretty or easy when we give up our lives either. jd

 

[Steel Mover]

Reminds me of a speech I saw by Jimmy Lee Swaggart

Pests and varmints are a shoot anywhere at any time, nuisance. Save your tears for livestock with broken legs from chuck holes.

 

[snert]

Self bury mode.

 

[1K6BRA]

Things are not always pretty in the real world or the woodchuck fields, ask me how I know.

 

[AccelR8]

Yeah. As my world changes around me (housing developments) I have gone from 222 down to 22 LR. Last three chucks I've killed each took three shots. With the 222 it was almost always DRT. with the 22 LR, it's backflips and spinning donuts and trying to run away. May it's shot placement, maybe it's too far away but dam I hate to cause suffering.

 

[akajun]

Reminds me of a speech I saw by Jimmy Lee Swaggart

Pests and varmints are a shoot anywhere at any time, nuisance. Save your tears for livestock with broken legs from chuck holes.

or philandering con artists who had a gun range shut down by lying on tv, or firing employees and still owing them money when you get caught with a hooker, again

 

[RabbitSlayer]

Why would u want to recover a chuck? I'm guessing it didnt suffer too long. Next time bring the cheytac lol

 

[ohlongarmisle]

Why would u want to recover a chuck? I'm guessing it didnt suffer too long. Next time bring the cheytac lol

Because that's the way I was taught , and the farmers love seeing bodies.

 

[LAH]

Lost a squirrel the other day raiding the bird feeder. Hit him with the .177 springer but not good enough. Still thinking about that.

 

[Konocti's Wigwam]

I think you answered your own question, use a bigger caliber.