Author Archives: Jim Chapman
.25 Caliber- What do I really think?
I have several guns in .25 caliber, with both PCP and springers represented. I’ve used these guns to take squirrels, rabbits, prairie dogs, groundhogs, pigeons, crows, turkey, Guinea fowl, quail, pheasant, springhare, mongoose, hyrax, raccoons, ringtail cats, bobcat, fox, coyote…… by this time it’s safe to say I’ve shot a lot of game with guns … Continue reading
Hunting Airgun: Power Requirements
One of the most common questions asked by hunters when they start to use airguns is “how much power do I need to kill a rabbit, a coyote, a deer? Conscientious hunters want to make sure they are using enough gun to cleanly drop their prey. Hunters should try for the quickest, cleanest, and most … Continue reading
Extreme Bench Rest Follow Up!
I’d flown in for the EBR arriving in Phoenix late Thursday night, picked up my rifle at the baggage claim, jumped into a rental car, and headed off for Tucson. After a stop along the way, I checked out of my hotel and was on my way to Quail Creek with one of the best … Continue reading
FAQ: A Springer Or PCP For Hunting?
I know that many readers of this blog are experienced airgunners or airgun hunters, but I also get a lot of mail from those new to the sport. A question I’m often asked is, what gun is better to get started in airgun hunting, a spring piston or a PCP? As we know the prospective … Continue reading
Squirrel Hunting Specialist
A few months back I ordered a Brocock Specialist in .22 caliber, after having the chance to do a jackrabbit and prairie dog shoot with it up in Northern Arizona. We had several guns along with us, including some very expensive high end masterpieces along on the trip, but I kept finding myself with this … Continue reading
Crow Hunting
I was thinking about my hunting plans, and what I have to look forward to as the seasons kick in. So far this year I’ve been out several times for rabbits, squirrels, pest birds (pigeons, Eurasian doves and starlings), coyote, and all kinds of game over in SA. I’ll be hitting the small game all … Continue reading
Pest Birds!!
Pest Birds! Want the opportunity to do a LOT of shooting? This week I’ll take you along on a dairy farm pigeon shoot! This week I was in Phoenix on business, and was able to take an early morning pest shooting excursion with my hunting buddy Kip Perow of AOA. Early one morning well before daybreak, … Continue reading
Out for Squirrel
I got out this morning for a squirrel hunt, and had a great time. Been doing a lot of shooting and testing of guns and pellets since our return from SA a couple weeks ago, but this was my first chance out to hunt. I’ve mentioned in the blog before that this bushytail rodent is … Continue reading
A few Thoughts OnThe Boss .303
A few thoughts on the Boss and .303 I’ve been doing a lot of shooting with the FX Boss the last few months, and think it is one of the finest hunting airguns I’ve ever used. The reasons for this strong statement are multi-fold: the guns is dead accurate all the way out to 100 … Continue reading
Airgun Safari: Photos from the Trip!
Here I was after 30 some hours of travel, back on the Dell farm on the Eastern Cape of South Africa, and this place is like a homecoming for me! I’d met up with Kip, David, and Chris in Atlanta, I made it to the plane right before the door closed, and flew with the … Continue reading
