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[Billy Goat]

Oh no you didn’t

Figured it out...

6 parts meat to 7 parts beans ...

 

[BlackTail]

I wasn't sure what to expect with this thread but saw 32 pages and got curious. Was NOT expecting that

 

[Tobe_B]

Figured it out...

6 parts meat to 7 parts beans ...

@fngTony can we start the cuss war now.

I feel like this kind of unhinged response deserves a bend in the rules.

 

[Eship]

Trying to get back on topic here; should I get a Kifaru Ark or EXO K4 for my upcoming squirrel hunt in the 5 acres next to my house?

22” or 26” frame? Not sure how much load lift I’ll need, but I expect to get at least 3 squirrels.

Should I bone them out or just quarter them?

 

[fwafwow]

Trying to get back on topic here; should I get a Kifaru Ark or EXO K4 for my upcoming squirrel hunt in the 5 acres next to my house?

22” or 26” frame? Not sure how much load lift I’ll need, but I expect to get at least 3 squirrels.

Should I bone them out or just quarter them?

You should get a guide. Social media is a good resource to get a reputable one.

 

[Eship]

You should get a guide. Social media is a good resource to get a reputable one.

I would like to do a DIY, but that may be a good way to guarantee success.

What do you think I should use caliber wise? I know 223 is all the craze right now, but it’s only 5 acres, and I’m afraid they may run onto the neighbors property. I was thinking something with more knockdown power like 45/70 or maybe even 300wsm for those longer shots. Those would give me the umph needed to drop a TR (tree rat) in its tracks.

BTW, does anyone have any good recommendations for a tracking dog service in the DMV area in case I just so happen to make a marginal shot and one runs off a ways?

 

[Ope]

You definitely need something with authority for squirrels. Especially if you're worried about them crossing property lines. I'd recommend anchoring shots with a 300wsm. That should be enough wallop.

 

[Eship]

You definitely need something with authority for squirrels. Especially if you're worried about them crossing property lines. I'd recommend anchoring shots with a 300wsm. That should be enough wallop.

Thank you. Should I shoot for the head or spine to anchor? I’m worried about meat loss. Should I use a monolithic, and do you think 220gr bullets would be sufficient to pass through?

 

[207North]

Thank you. Should I shoot for the head or spine to anchor? I’m worried about meat loss. Should I use a monolithic, and do you think 220gr bullets would be sufficient to pass through?

There is no need to handicap yourself by a limited aim point. Aim at the whole squirrel. If you hit it in the tip of the tail with a .300 or larger, DRT. Thats wallop.

 

[Ope]

You need monos because they have tough hides and acorn dust/hulls in their fur. Those match bullets just vaporize on impact and don't even penetrate. 220 with perfect shot placement in an armpit and you could probably get a pass through. Good luck on your SOAL hunt! Most people could never even get the tag. ONCE IN A LIFETIME. Now you just need to plant 50 oaks by hand.

 

[Eship]

There is no need to handicap yourself by a limited aim point. Aim at the whole squirrel. If you hit it in the tip of the tail with a .300 or larger, DRT. Thats wallop.

I don’t know why anyone would use anything less than a 30 cal. I for one prefer not having to follow a blood trail

 

[Eship]

You need monos because they have tough hides and acorn dust/hulls in their fur. Those match bullets just vaporize on impact and don't even penetrate. 220 with perfect shot placement in an armpit and you could probably get a pass through. Good luck on your SOAL hunt! Most people could never even get the tag. ONCE IN A LIFETIME. Now you just need to plant 50 oaks by hand.

Planting oaks isn’t far off from planting a food plot which isn’t far off from hunting over a feeder. I’m a REAL hunter and prefer to have to work for my game. If I step foot in the woods and find an acorn or any other food source on the ground, I turn right back around and find myself a nice section of woods with no available cover or food on the ground. That’s the way REAL MEN hunt

 

[Tobe_B]

I would take a braked .338. The noise alone will get the job done and alleviate any concerns about marginal shots or meat loss. Just kind of point it in the general area and hit send.

I’ve hunted the tip of your hunting area, seems like most of the squirrels in that region had a whiter tint to them. Made hunting in the snow somewhat difficult.

 

[Eship]

I would take a brakes .338. The noise alone will get the job done and alleviate any concerns about marginal shots or meat loss. Just kind of point it in the general area and hit send.

I’ve hunted the tip of your hunting area, seems like most of the squirrels in that region had a whiter tint to them. Made hunting in the snow somewhat difficult.

No offense, but it’s hard for me to take advice from someone who lives in an area that’s NOT known for producing trophy class squirrels.

Come back and join the discussion once you’ve gained some experience hunting branch breakers (that’s what we call the fat ones where I’m from)

 

[Eship]

Sorry guys, I was looking for advice, but it looks like I’m the only real hunter in this whole darn forum.

You guys must spend too much time hunting those massive, easy to hit critters (I think you call them elk?)

 

[EastHumboldt]

All you poser keyboard warriors on this sight. Jack wagons. Suck it. Saw this guy today as I was training in my canyon. 12800 ft. Bet you couldn’t even keep up. Point my ‘50 ‘s .270 finger of god, not even aim. Footages coming after I finish this epic quest for SOAL and show evrbody up at 12800. Suck it. 67 years old. Suck it.

 

[207North]

Hmm. A private mode 6am search for squirrel nuts from May.

 

[EastHumboldt]

Nnothing compared to the time I was charged by rogue buck squirrel. 12880 feet. Michigan UP 1960’s. Just a kid but tougher than any of you jackwagons. .270 finger of god jammed. Took him out with a sahremed stick thru eye socket into brain. None of you Possum Gobbling Bean Haters have the stones. Would have died of fright. Suck it posers… haters…. Squirrel gravy guzzlers.

 

[EastHumboldt]

Hmm. A private mode 6am search for squirrel nuts from May.

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I don’t always search for squirrel nuts… but when I do, it’s at six am…

 

[fngTony]

I don’t always search for squirrel nuts… but when I do, it’s at six am…

Your not helping yourself