archerobx
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Post by archerobx on Dec 25, 2007 22:28:49 GMT -5
My inlaws got me a squirrel kit. I dont have a squirrel and was wondering if a 17HMR would be alright and not destry the pelt. Also where should I shoot the thing. was thinking a head shot might make the head look funny,
thanks
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crossbucktaxi
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Post by crossbucktaxi on Jan 8, 2008 8:25:57 GMT -5
The best shot on it would be a body shot behind the shoulder. Most of the time you can hide this with no problem. A 17 shouldn't tear it up much. The photo below is Tyson Rutledge's deer I just finished. This buck was shot in Iowa in 2006 and if featured on PrimeTime Bucks 11. i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb296/crossbucktaxidermy/DSCF0470.jpg
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Post by Webejonesin2 on Jan 14, 2008 6:38:43 GMT -5
my son's been shooting them with a 20ga. most of them have faired well. Don't know much of the 17hmr, but i would think that a body shot would be better then a head shot. Good luck
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Post by Webejonesin2 on Jan 14, 2008 6:49:01 GMT -5
croosbucktaxi thats a great looking mount, Congrats!!!!
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Post by Brian89 on Jan 14, 2008 18:05:17 GMT -5
great mount, I remember that buck on that video..
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nydeer
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Post by nydeer on Jan 25, 2008 21:27:15 GMT -5
Bark the Squirrel. While one is on a tree trunk, aim for the tree trunk under the chin area. The shock/impact into the tree will kill the Squirrel with no damage. You need to use a bigger round than a .17 or .22 tho.. Pulled this from another site: Here is a quote from a quick search about it from a State of Kentucky web site:
"Pioneer hunters in Kentucky relished demonstrating their marksmanship by “barking a squirrel.” To prove how good a shot they were, early hunters leveled their Kentucky Rifles at squirrels in trees trying to hit the bark of the tree as closely as possible to the squirrel. The concussion of the lead ball on the tree shocked the life out of the squirrel and it fell to the ground, usually without even piercing its skin."
Another posted on the site said they do it regularly with /50-.54 cal muzzleloaders. Good luck..
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xtremesportsman
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Post by xtremesportsman on Feb 21, 2008 21:32:05 GMT -5
Problem with barking is if you come too close with a 50 cal, no more squirrel....LMAO
I have used 20 gauge and 12 gauge with 7.5 or 8's... not too badly banged up.
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mathewshunter
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Post by mathewshunter on Mar 12, 2008 19:02:59 GMT -5
I have shot many squirrels with hornady 17 HMR with the red tips. They can really tear up the hide. I would go with a 410 or 20 gauge with a high shoot number.
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Post by 2Poppa on Mar 19, 2008 17:10:46 GMT -5
I tried that with an Easton arrow once ... Bark the Squirrel. While one is on a tree trunk, aim for the tree trunk under the chin area. The shock/impact into the tree will kill the Squirrel with no damage. You need to use a bigger round than a .17 or .22 tho.. Pulled this from another site: Here is a quote from a quick search about it from a State of Kentucky web site: "Pioneer hunters in Kentucky relished demonstrating their marksmanship by “barking a squirrel.” To prove how good a shot they were, early hunters leveled their Kentucky Rifles at squirrels in trees trying to hit the bark of the tree as closely as possible to the squirrel. The concussion of the lead ball on the tree shocked the life out of the squirrel and it fell to the ground, usually without even piercing its skin." Another posted on the site said they do it regularly with /50-.54 cal muzzleloaders. Good luck..
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