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    JimD replied to the thread 25 cal slugs vs. 22LR.
    Might want to try H&N slugs too. I got a sample pack recently to try in my Caiman X. It seems to like the 21 grain best. I need to...
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    From previous comments I believe the preferred Athlon Heras is one that has really fine reticle markings, like .2 mil. That makes...
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    JimD replied to the thread N/A Overkill on small game.
    I'm in agreement with JimNM. I get good results on squirrels with my 19 fpe 177, and 18 fpe 22 but they do drop a few steps faster with...
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    JimD replied to the thread N/A Ballistic gel.
    I have made my own ballistic gel and used it. It is cheap if you just buy the powder and dissolve it yourself in boiling water, then...
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    I had a more expensive chronograph until I shot it one too many times trying to get a reading. I now use two inexpensive chronographs...
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    JimD replied to the thread 25 cal slugs vs. 22LR.
    My regulated guns will give me a ES around 20 for a full airtank and under 10 for a short (around 10 round) string. SD under 5. I had...
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    I live on the border. I shoot daily out in the desert just outside of town. Many people do. The cops and Federal law regularly show up...
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    It probably matters how you come in contact with them. If you are doing something you should not be doing and they have to stop you...
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    JimD replied to the thread 25 cal slugs vs. 22LR.
    I also think lethality of 25 caliber air rifles on small game can be equal or better than 22lr. A bigger diameter hole helps. Accuracy...
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    Curtis, It's clear you really like 22s. I do too, I have 3 and only 2 25s and one 177. I hope somebody comes out with a good high bc...
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    For squirrels I have very good results with 177. They drop a little bit faster with a 22 or 25 with about double the fpe but they...
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    JimD replied to the thread Pellet question.
    Thanks iFish I bought one of the Amazon sizers. If it seems to help I'll get other calibers. I don't need it for damaged pellets but I...
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    JimD reacted to NAProf's post in the thread 30-Yard Challenge with Like Like.
    Hi Guys! We have had decent (not too windy) weather the last two days so I have been sending "lead downrange". Unfortunately the...
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    JimD replied to the thread 30-Yard Challenge.
    I have one to submit for the leader board. 198 13X with my P35-22 shooting H&N Baracuda Match at about 810 fps. I was using my Athlon...
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    JimD reacted to SteveV's post in the thread Late season single with Like Like.
    saw one, got one with the hot rod P-Rod bottle build