Grouse When Big Game Hunting - Page 2

bat119 · #31 03-12-2016, 02:59 PM

I worked up a load for my 350 RM using 4 grs. Titegroup and a 000 buck ball, shoots 1 hole groups at 25 yards about 2 inchs low perfect.

except I just found out in Sask. its illegal to shoot upland game birds with a center fire rifle, I know a few guys that have been using the game getters for years and don't know that.

Bushrat · #32 03-12-2016, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bat119

except I just found out in Sask. its illegal to shoot upland game birds with a center fire rifle, I know a few guys that have been using the game getters for years and don't know that.

The game getter is a rim fire adaptor that temporarily converts your gun to a rim fire when you use it. Technically your not shooting them with a center fire.

JD848 · #33 03-12-2016, 05:56 PM

I enjoy chicken hunten and yes shot plenty with my 7mm,but that was to get rid of old ammo,like CAT say's a good knife or 22 subsonic,but when I hunt big game a fart is to loud,plus it smells and so does gun powder.

I leave the small game alone until the big game is down,plus other hunters don't enjoy a whole bunch of noise.

Nyksta · #34 03-13-2016, 09:05 AM

Chiappa Little Badger. Remove the bottom quad rail and it folds about 7 inches from muzzle to opposite side of the butt stock. Weighs 3 pounds. Put a carabeener at the folding hinge and hook it to your belt. The muzzle and buttstock stay nice and controlled tucked into the pants cargo pocket. 1 inch groups at 50m. Subsonic ammo is pretty quiet so not to wreck any big game hunting in the area

takeiteasybird · #35 03-13-2016, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Nyksta

Chiappa Little Badger. Remove the bottom quad rail and it folds about 7 inches from muzzle to opposite side of the butt stock. Weighs 3 pounds. Put a carabeener at the folding hinge and hook it to your belt. The muzzle and buttstock stay nice and controlled tucked into the pants cargo pocket. 1 inch groups at 50m. Subsonic ammo is pretty quiet so not to wreck any big game hunting in the area

Nice! I might look into that even if its just for around camp. They shouldn't be too expensive by the looks of it!

Luckwell · #36 03-13-2016, 10:30 AM

I use a sling shot. Nice and quite, no wasting any meat. Endless supply of ammunition in the bush.

bat119 · #37 03-13-2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bushrat

The game getter is a rim fire adaptor that temporarily converts your gun to a rim fire when you use it. Technically your not shooting them with a center fire.

Good point ! I'm going to talk to the fish cops about

Nyksta · #38 03-13-2016, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bushrat

The game getter is a rim fire adaptor that temporarily converts your gun to a rim fire when you use it. Technically your not shooting them with a center fire.

in alberta there's no rule about using center fire on grouse.

straight · #39 03-13-2016, 10:04 PM

I always carry a few reduced loads for my 6.5x55 with target or FMJ bullets for grouses.

catnthehat · #40 03-13-2016, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyksta

in alberta there's no rule about using center fire on grouse.

Bushrat was responding to a post b Bat119 about not being able to use center fire in Saskatchewan, not here.
However, although the rifle s a center fire, the adapter is rimfire like he said, so one is no longer shooting a center fire if the adapter is there.

Cat

Slash8 · #41 03-14-2016, 01:50 PM

The last time I seen anything called a Game-Getter it looked like this.....

Game getter.jpg

However it probably wouldn't work that well for grouse and its no longer legal in Alberta for about 100 years or so from what I've been told.

Okotokian · #42 03-14-2016, 02:37 PM

I just inherited a co2 powered pellet pistol. Was thinking of packing that with me while big game hunting. Not too heavy, legal. Have had friends who have used them with success at close range. I've been like you, come across grouse, had a license, but didn't want to blast em with the 30-06.

takeiteasybird · #43 03-14-2016, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Okotokian

I just inherited a co2 powered pellet pistol. Was thinking of packing that with me while big game hunting. Not too heavy, legal. Have had friends who have used them with success at close range. I've been like you, come across grouse, had a license, but didn't want to blast em with the 30-06.

Yeah, by the time I notice them, I'm usually so close I could poke them with a stick. They truly think they're invisible haha

I got a sling shot over the weekend and practiced a bit on tree trunks. I'd say its definitely accurate enough to hit target but it seems to miss the "oomph" required for a quick knock down. I was using 1/4" steel balls but I'll look for something heavier and see how that feels.

The co2 pellet pistol would be a good idea. Hmmm....

Bergerboy · #44 03-14-2016, 04:13 PM

I think its something to do at separate times. I dont ground swat and will only shoot a bird in the air so the 410 going off tends to alert the other critters.

Bergerboy · #45 03-14-2016, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Slash8

The last time I seen anything called a Game-Getter it looked like this.....

Attachment 119286

However it probably wouldn't work that well for grouse and its no longer legal in Alberta for about 100 years or so from what I've been told.

Would be good defence for your trail cam....until you went to jail that is.

bat119 · #46 03-15-2016, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by catnthehat

Bushrat was responding to a post b Bat119 about not being able to use center fire in Saskatchewan, not here.
However, although the rifle s a center fire, the adapter is rimfire like he said, so one is no longer shooting a center fire if the adapter is there.

Cat

My response from Sask. fish and game for the Sask. guys (good to know.)

It is illegal to use a centerfire rifle for hunting upland game birds in SK. That includes the use of a Hammond Gamegetter. You are still using a centerfire, therefore it is illegal.

Conservation Officer
Lloydminster, SK
306-825-6430 Work

I'm in the camp with it being a rimfire however they write the tickets

catnthehat · #47 03-15-2016, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bat119

My response from Sask. fish and game for the Sask. guys (good to know.)

It is illegal to use a centerfire rifle for hunting upland game birds in SK. That includes the use of a Hammond Gamegetter. You are still using a centerfire, therefore it is illegal.

Conservation Officer
Lloydminster, SK
306-825-6430 Work

I'm in the camp with it being a rimfire however they write the tickets

OMG how OBTUSE!!

So, according to those geniuses when I am using my Briley side kicks in my 12 bore hammer double, I am still shooting a 12 bore if I am using the 20, 28, or 410 tubes??

What a bunch of knobs!!!
Cat

abhunter8 · #48 03-15-2016, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by waterninja

x2 I have shot lots of grouse in the head with my .308. Doesen't seem to spook the deer at all. They might raise their head for a lookaround when they hear a bang in the air, then go back to what they were doing.

x3, I have shot lots of grouse in the head/neck with my .280 and never have I messed up the breast. Even more fun shooting them with my bow and a judo point.

Redfrog · #49 03-15-2016, 04:54 PM

Obtuse is hardly strong enough to describe a gov't that thinks it's ok for us to use a firearm capable of killing large animal at 1000 yds. but too stupid and irresponsible to carry a handgun.

back to sticks and stones and magnum rifles for killing small game birds.

Okotokian · #50 03-15-2016, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Redfrog

Obtuse is hardly strong enough to describe a gov't that thinks it's ok for us to use a firearm capable of killing large animal at 1000 yds. but too stupid and irresponsible to carry a handgun.

They are working hard on that discrepancy, but not in the way you would like unfortunately.

Bushrat · #51 03-15-2016, 06:16 PM

I bet if you asked 10 different officers you would get 10 different answers.

agentsmith · #52 03-16-2016, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by takeiteasybird

Yeah, by the time I notice them, I'm usually so close I could poke them with a stick. They truly think they're invisible haha

A couple weekends ago, a grouse let me get within about 10 feet. Didn't even seem too worried when I tried to move closer, it just trotted off a few yards. Could've killed it with a knife if I knew how to throw one.

Ascoasco · #53 03-25-2016, 08:19 AM

I like the reduced load idea, so I can have a magazine full of chicken rounds in my pocket to pop into the rifle. Grouse come in 3s and 4s often and it's not unusual to whack a couple of them. Centre ire is fine in BC too

ForwardBias · #54 03-25-2016, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Redfrog

Obtuse is hardly strong enough to describe a gov't that thinks it's ok for us to use a firearm capable of killing large animal at 1000 yds. but too stupid and irresponsible to carry a handgun.

back to sticks and stones and magnum rifles for killing small game birds.

Haha