Author Archives: Jim Chapman
Look What Arrived Today!! The Western Rattler .357 Semi Auto!
I am really excited to get this innovative rifle in, just 2 weeks before I leave on a hunting trip in Texas looking for hogs and predators! And if I can hit the 215 fpe mark, I’ll use if for javalina as well! Jim Chapman You’d have thought that with over 20 years of evaluating, … Continue reading
Revisiting the question of caliber….
I take a quick look at my past comments on the best small game caliber, and where I stand as of 2023. Also tell you about an upcoming hunt! I’ve been rethinking my position on what constitutes the best all-around small game caliber for airgun hunting, specifically using a PCP with now restriction on power. … Continue reading
Pig Hunt with the KalibrGun Cricket II Tactical .30!
For some reason with all the guns I shoot from just about every manufacturer, it’s amazing that it took me so long to get my hands on one! But I finally have one to test out and decided to head down to Texas with it on a hog hunt. A friend of mine had a … Continue reading
Springer Time Rabbit Hunt!
My Buddy Chacho and I laid down our PCP rifles for awhile, and headed out with a couple high-end springers for a rabbit hunt. These days I do the lions share of my hunting with PCP air rifles, but still like to kick it old school every now and again, and pull out the springers. … Continue reading
Fall Squirrel Hunt in Wisconsin!
I had a free couple days, so loaded up my guns and gear and headed to the woods a few hours north! I’d been waiting to start my hunting season, and would be departing the following week for the 20 hour drive south to Texas. Work has been busy and I’d barely had a break … Continue reading
Camouflaging Your Gun
There are various ways to camouflage your air rifle, in this post I’ll look at a few approaches I’ve taken. I guess the first questions to ask are, why camouflage my rifle and will it make a difference? The answers are to remove shine of the metal work of your rifle when hunting, and to … Continue reading
Airgunners Guide to Using a Blind
Deciding on the type of blind and how you will use it, it’s not rocket science but there are a few keys to success! A blind is made from a variety of materials with the purpose of hiding the hunter and his movement from potential prey. The blind can be as simple as sitting in … Continue reading
The Traveling Hunter Revisited
In 2014 I wrote a blog post on the traveling airgun hunter, and I focused on the actual travel to hunt. I’m going to revisit the topic, but this time also spend more time looking at how to find a place to hunt. In any given year, I am lucky enough to travel and hunt … Continue reading
Car Camping and Hunting in South Texas Part II
In part II we’ll pick back up on my car camping trip down to South West Texas to hunt with the LCS SK19 As I mentioned in last weeks post, I was on my own the first 4 days, but would be joined by Chacho and Valente (his father) for the last 3. I enjoy … Continue reading
Car Camping and Hunting in South Texas Part I
A multi-day hunt to try out the AirArms LCS SK19 I’ve been away for a while and just getting started back up and looking forward to getting ready for a new hunting season! I have a lot of new gear to work with and places to go, so we’ll get back on track with the … Continue reading
