GROUSE 2025...the Season is looming!

[bmc02]

@Dave Workman what kind of sights are on your Ruger mark IV? I've got a 22/45 lite and got one grouse with it. But can't stand the factory sights and found the accuracy was poor. Thought about upgrading to a Williams peep or maybe a red dot. Until I find a solution I'll continue to use a long 22. Even if I have to haul it up on a 60# pack for high buck grouse.

[Dave Workman]

@Dave Workman what kind of sights are on your Ruger mark IV? I've got a 22/45 lite and got one grouse with it. But can't stand the factory sights and found the accuracy was poor. Thought about upgrading to a Williams peep or maybe a red dot. Until I find a solution I'll continue to use a long 22. Even if I have to haul it up on a 60# pack for high buck grouse.

They're factory sights, rear adjustable. I spent time at the range zeroing this pistol for shooting grouse and rabbits. It is deadly accurate.

[bmc02]

@Dave Workman what kind of sights are on your Ruger mark IV? I've got a 22/45 lite and got one grouse with it. But can't stand the factory sights and found the accuracy was poor. Thought about upgrading to a Williams peep or maybe a red dot. Until I find a solution I'll continue to use a long 22. Even if I have to haul it up on a 60# pack for high buck grouse.

They're factory sights, rear adjustable. I spent time at the range zeroing this pistol for shooting grouse and rabbits. It is deadly accurate.

Thanks. I definitely need some more range time with mine practicing. Also need to experiment with some different ammo.

[Dave Workman]

Thanks. I definitely need some more range time with mine practicing. Also need to experiment with some different ammo.

Might I suggest two good rounds for your 22/45?
Try the 38-grain Federal copper plated hollowpoint.
or
Try the Remington Thunderbolt. It's a 40-grain RNL bullet (no plating).
They have both worked for me remarkably well.

WINCHESTER also makes a .22 long rifle copper plated hollowpoint - 37 grains - and it is a consistently accurate load as well.

All three of these should work well in your 22/45.

Start by setting your target at 15 yards. Use a sandbag rest, two-hand hold, fire a five-shot string to see where your bullets hit. Adjust your rear sight accordingly. That's how I did it, and look at the results:

[bmc02]

Thanks. I definitely need some more range time with mine practicing. Also need to experiment with some different ammo.

Might I suggest two good rounds for your 22/45?
Try the 38-grain Federal copper plated hollowpoint.
or
Try the Remington Thunderbolt. It's a 40-grain RNL bullet (no plating).
They have both worked for me remarkably well.

WINCHESTER also makes a .22 long rifle copper plated hollowpoint - 37 grains - and it is a consistently accurate load as well.

All three of these should work well in your 22/45.

Start by setting your target at 15 yards. Use a sandbag rest, two-hand hold, fire a five-shot string to see where your bullets hit. Adjust your rear sight accordingly. That's how I did it, and look at the results:

Thank you for the tips, appreciate it! I was going to ask what range you sighted in at, again helpful. I have multiple types of 22 ammo to experiment with, including 2 of your recommendations. Will be going to the range very soon.

I've been pretty deadly with my 10/22 takedown with tech sights so have been hesitant to try the pistol again. But I bought the pistol specifically for grouse opportunities while on other hunts, so going to give it some more effort this year.

[Dave Workman]

Thanks. I definitely need some more range time with mine practicing. Also need to experiment with some different ammo.

Might I suggest two good rounds for your 22/45?
Try the 38-grain Federal copper plated hollowpoint.
or
Try the Remington Thunderbolt. It's a 40-grain RNL bullet (no plating).
They have both worked for me remarkably well.

WINCHESTER also makes a .22 long rifle copper plated hollowpoint - 37 grains - and it is a consistently accurate load as well.

All three of these should work well in your 22/45.

Start by setting your target at 15 yards. Use a sandbag rest, two-hand hold, fire a five-shot string to see where your bullets hit. Adjust your rear sight accordingly. That's how I did it, and look at the results:

Thank you for the tips, appreciate it! I was going to ask what range you sighted in at, again helpful. I have multiple types of 22 ammo to experiment with, including 2 of your recommendations. Will be going to the range very soon.

I've been pretty deadly with my 10/22 takedown with tech sights so have been hesitant to try the pistol again. But I bought the pistol specifically for grouse opportunities while on other hunts, so going to give it some more effort this year.

Give this a read..  http://www.thegunmag.com/so-you-want-to-hunt-small-game-with-a-22-caliber-pistol-eh/

[Dave Workman]

Okay, who's seeing what out there?
Anybody been doing a little grouse scouting? Broods spotted?
It's time to be getting ready to rock!  (I was younger and cuter, then! )
The shotgun in this image was a Stoeger Uplander, double triggers, fixed chokes and a great little grouse buster. It's actually a nice, lightweight smoothbore and the first 20-gauge I ever owned.
I'll be taking it out again this fall , I betcha!

[ZaneHunts]

Saw a hen with 4 or 5 chicks up by Hamma Hamma a couple weeks ago. Cute little buggers

[Boss .300 winmag]

Was out and about yesterday and saw 7 blues, no ruffs. I guess the ruffs are fair weather birds. One of the blues I saw was in the exact same spot I saw it as a chick (late hatch) yesterday it’s only sibling wasn’t with it. And it won’t even be worth taking on the opener it’s so small. Have never seen the hen either time.