Author Archives: Jim Chapman
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
Have I found the Perfect Stealth Hunting Gun!?
One of the guns I have really enjoyed shooting as I prepare for squirrel season is the compact little Brocock Ranger XR. Getting ready for the woods, I brought this gun to the range to sight in, shoot a few strings over the chrony to get an idea of performance, and then have a fun … Continue reading
Hunting or Pest Control
The Difference Between Pest Control and Small Game Hunting Jim Chapman Sitting at the base of a pecan tree, I waited for the fox squirrels to come in and began the feast. It was early morning, and as the sun started it’s climb, I saw the first squirrel moving through the orchard. When he paused … Continue reading
Squirrel Hunting in a New Area
I head out to an area recently located where the squirrel population looks good. Loaded up my Brocock Bantam and was in the woods shortly after daybreak. I was out recently in Central Wisconsin hunting a new spot with the Brocock Bantam .22. Many of you know that in recent years I’ve been gravitating towards … Continue reading
Nebraska Squirrel Hunt with my Brocock Bantam!
Not wanting to wait any longer to go squirrel hunting, I take advantage of the early season in Nebraska….. only a 6 hour drive away! I know that it normally makes sense to wait for at least some of the leaves to start coming off the trees before heading into the woods after squirrels. These … Continue reading
The Brocock Commander XR Goes Rabbit Hunting in Texas!
I take the Commander, which has established itself in my mind as a first rate small game gun, to a friends ranch in Texas as my small game gun. Been down in Texas hunting with my good friend Chacho G! Had a great time, hunted four different ranches spread out over a couple hundred miles, … Continue reading
