I'm going out for my first ruffed grouse hunt here in Western Washington around Sept 1st.
But the question that is nagging me is which firearms for the hunt? Grouse from what I've been told can and do stand still and I was thinking about using my .22lr pistol or rifle for a 30-45 yard prone or supported shot.
I know the Remington 870 shotgun is a go but what about a .22lr pistol or a Marlin Papoose .22lr rifle? I'm probably going to carrying my Glock 26 for two-legged creatures.
I'll be hunting around some logging roads watching for grouse on the edge of the road or driving grouse out of the edge into open areas for better shots.
Don't want to be overburdened with weight or equipment that's not needed. I'll be carrying a first aid kit, vest/hat, probably 30-40 shells, knife, canteen. Anything else I should be carrying?
What firearms do you usually tote for a couple hours of hunting?
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The Seattle SharpShooter - TFL/GT/UGW/PCT/KTOG
But the question that is nagging me is which firearms for the hunt? Grouse from what I've been told can and do stand still and I was thinking about using my .22lr pistol or rifle for a 30-45 yard prone or supported shot.
I know the Remington 870 shotgun is a go but what about a .22lr pistol or a Marlin Papoose .22lr rifle? I'm probably going to carrying my Glock 26 for two-legged creatures.
I'll be hunting around some logging roads watching for grouse on the edge of the road or driving grouse out of the edge into open areas for better shots.
Don't want to be overburdened with weight or equipment that's not needed. I'll be carrying a first aid kit, vest/hat, probably 30-40 shells, knife, canteen. Anything else I should be carrying?
What firearms do you usually tote for a couple hours of hunting?
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The Seattle SharpShooter - TFL/GT/UGW/PCT/KTOG