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@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.
Quote from: bmc02 on August 04, 2025, 03:58:27 PM@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.
Quote from: bmc02 on August 05, 2025, 05:15:54 AMThanks. 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. orTry 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:
Quote from: Dave Workman on August 05, 2025, 09:37:15 AMQuote from: bmc02 on August 05, 2025, 05:15:54 AMThanks. 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. orTry 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.
Saw a hen with 4 or 5 chicks up by Hamma Hamma a couple weeks ago. Cute little buggers
Grouse aren't like pheasants, except they both tend to explode from cover. Difference is you hunt grouse in forested areas and pheasants out in wide open corn/wheat/crop fields. Blue grouse hunt them at higher elevations. Forest grouse are in the lower elevations, along creek and river basins, in mixed hardwood and conifer forests. My best advice is to keep checking back with this group and you'll learn plenty. Keep an eye on this thread especially! And watch for these critters along gravel roads mornings and evenings.
Dave,I'm just starting with grouse on the east side this season. I've seen a handful of forest grouse around 2,000'. When you say higher elevation, what elevation range is that?
