Sheridan Blue Streak Rides Again!

[TOBY458]

While I was doing some cleaning up around the house today, I remembered my old Sheridan 20 Cal pellet gun sitting in the corner. This one has been with me since I was a 12 year old boy. I saved and scrimped to pay for it with my grass cutting money and from selling possums to an old black man who paid $3 each for the meat. I was becoming rich! Haha!
I had worn out my old Benjamin 22 cal pellet gun, and decided to "upgrade" a bit, so I splurged and bought the Sheridan. Boy was I happy when this thing arrived! There's no telling how many squirrels and blackbirds this thing has to it's credit. So I though it was time to wipe the dust off and take her hunting again today.
The shot was a rather longish 25 yards through some thick pines, and somehow I was able to thread a pellet through a small opening and hit this big ole grey squirrel right in the neck! I felt like I was 12 again! Like they say....I'd rather be lucky than good any day!

 

[Andrew Short]

Excellent! Fry that squirrel?

 

[Red Leg]

Need to come out here and help me in my on going war against the red squirrel plague!

Only bring a gun - .22 if you like, but I long ago switched to an old full choke 16 bore Model 12. Just much more efficient.

 

[TOBY458]

Need to come out here and help me in my on going war against the red squirrel plague!

Only bring a gun - .22 if you like, but I long ago switched to an old full choke 16 bore Model 12. Just much more efficient.

Yes. Shotguns are definitely the most efficient choice. Pellet guns make it into a challenge! Lol! I normally use a CZ 455 22LR, but looking through the old iron sights of that Sheridan kind of brings back memories. One thing is for sure though, my eyes aren't what they used to be!

 

[TOBY458]

Excellent! Fry that squirrel?

No. But my neighbors cat is having a feast!

 

[Andrew Short]

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No. But my neighbors cat is having a feast!

hahaha Squirrel is tough in my opinion. Glad the cat is happy!!

 

[Red Leg]

Yes. Shotguns are definitely the most efficient choice. Pellet guns make it into a challenge! Lol! I normally use a CZ 455 22LR, but looking through the old iron sights of that Sheridan kind of brings back memories. One thing is for sure though, my eyes aren't what they used to be!

When it comes to the red plague, I have given up entirely on "sporting."

 

[PARA45]

Will you do a shoulder or full body mount??? LOL!!!!!

 

[TOBY458]

Will you do a shoulder or full body mount??? LOL!!!!!

Shoulder mount with mouth open like he's in attack mode. Haha!

 

[Graham Hunter]

Good to see you up and running again Toby.

 

[YancyW]

When it comes to the red plague, I have given up entirely on "sporting."

 

[Wyatt Smith]

Will you do a shoulder or full body mount??? LOL!!!!!

He should make an open mouth rug, and use it for a coaster.

 

[K-man]

While I was doing some cleaning up around the house today, I remembered my old Sheridan 20 Cal pellet gun sitting in the corner. This one has been with me since I was a 12 year old boy. I saved and scrimped to pay for it with my grass cutting money and from selling possums to an old black man who paid $3 each for the meat. I was becoming rich! Haha!
I had worn out my old Benjamin 22 cal pellet gun, and decided to "upgrade" a bit, so I splurged and bought the Sheridan. Boy was I happy when this thing arrived! There's no telling how many squirrels and blackbirds this thing has to it's credit. So I though it was time to wipe the dust off and take her hunting again today.
The shot was a rather longish 25 yards through some thick pines, and somehow I was able to thread a pellet through a small opening and hit this big ole grey squirrel right in the neck! I felt like I was 12 again! Like they say....I'd rather be lucky than good any day!

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Good job getting back out! I didn't know you could hold onto a gun that long.....

 

[CAustin]

Toby I guess this is the max bore you should be shooting right now!

 

[doubleboy]

Toby458,
Grey squirrel and a Sheridan !
boy does that bring me back, thanks for posting