Has anyone used this for predator hunting?
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I have used it for for coyote hunting and it is a very comfortable chair. I use a set of shooting stix for my gun and between the chair and the stix I form a very stable tripod. The chair is very packable and is not too heavy for hiking. I give it two thumbs up.
764414
This seat was made to be used in a ground blind. If your hunting predators from a blind then this seat is perfect. If your out in the open the seat may be a little too high for concealment. One of the things I like about the seat is the triangle, it allows you to swivel your body from side to side to follow game as they move from right to left or left to right.
764415
Only used it in a ground blind for deer..but it is very quiet and very portable. No squeeks or anything from the metal parts and I was wearing fleece so no fabric noise from my clothes against the chair fabric. Might be an sound issue if your wearing goretex. Folds up very nice and with the adjustable carry strap makes it easy to move from blind to blind. The only improvement I would make is to widen the shoulder strap and possible lengthen the legs a couple of inches. I'm 6-6 so about 2 more inches on the chair legs would would be perfect for me.
587773
I bought it as a gift for my grandson. I played around with it before I gave it to him. It only takes .177 Cal pellets. It depends on what you are hunting. .177 pellets may kill small rodents and birds at fairly close range. Crows, rats, squirrels, maybe small raccoons and possum. The most deadly and accurate are the pellets that are hollow pointed. The gun will jam if you load some pointed pellets in the magazine. If you are hunting something bigger, you need a gun (preferably, a rifle) that will shoot .22 cal. pellets. You need high velocity to get a clean kill on something larger than rodents. P-25 is only about 420 fps with a fresh Co2 cartridge. I bought it as a gift for my grandson. I played around with it before I gave it to him. It only takes .177 Cal pellets. It depends on what you are hunting. .177 pellets may kill small rodents and birds at fairly close range. Crows, rats, squirrels, maybe small raccoons and possum. The most deadly and accurate are the pellets that are hollow pointed. The gun will jam if you load some pointed pellets in the magazine. If you are hunting something bigger, you need a gun (preferably, a rifle) that will shoot .22 cal. pellets. You need high velocity to get a clean kill on something larger than... » Read More I bought it as a gift for my grandson. I played around with it before I gave it to him. It only takes .177 Cal pellets. It depends on what you are hunting. .177 pellets may kill small rodents and birds at fairly close range. Crows, rats, squirrels, maybe small raccoons and possum. The most deadly and accurate are the pellets that are hollow pointed. The gun will jam if you load some pointed pellets in the magazine. If you are hunting something bigger, you need a gun (preferably, a rifle) that will shoot .22 cal. pellets. You need high velocity to get a clean kill on something larger than rodents. P-25 is only about 420 fps with a fresh Co2 cartridge. « Show Less
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I wish I could answer this for you, but I only use mine for wildlife spotting out at Yellowstone. I imagine it would work just fine, as you can see things very clearly at these ranges.
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I've used several and did a test of my own on what I have and my favorite is the pellet that has a small copper BB on top. I have it right here but there's no name. It was the more accurate and I have the Predator Polymag, 16 grain. They are lead with the red plastic pointed insert on top. The one I like for distance is the RWS, Hyper Velocity Pellet. Green plastic with the I believe lead pointed top. Do you know how to make not so snug pellets more snug? Carefully put a BB at the open/bottom end of pellet, tap ever so lightly with a gunsmith hammer and it will spread it out a little. Check the fit. Might take a few tries. Gives better FPS. Good luck and have fun! I've used several and did a test of my own on what I have and my favorite is the pellet that has a small copper BB on top. I have it right here but there's no name. It was the more accurate and I have the Predator Polymag, 16 grain. They are lead with the red plastic pointed insert on top. The one I like for distance is the RWS, Hyper Velocity Pellet. Green plastic with the I believe lead pointed top. Do you know how to make not so snug pellets more snug? Carefully put a BB at the open/bottom end of pellet, tap ever so lightly with a gunsmith hammer and it will spread it out a little. Check... » Read More I've used several and did a test of my own on what I have and my favorite is the pellet that has a small copper BB on top. I have it right here but there's no name. It was the more accurate and I have the Predator Polymag, 16 grain. They are lead with the red plastic pointed insert on top. The one I like for distance is the RWS, Hyper Velocity Pellet. Green plastic with the I believe lead pointed top. Do you know how to make not so snug pellets more snug? Carefully put a BB at the open/bottom end of pellet, tap ever so lightly with a gunsmith hammer and it will spread it out a little. Check the fit. Might take a few tries. Gives better FPS. Good luck and have fun! « Show Less
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Simply, no. the trigger mechanism is very hard to engage without it setting itself off. It relies on friction between two small metal surfaces and it is very much like trying to remove one of the last of the "pick up sticks" - just when you think you got it - bang! Suggest that you get one of the larger one door versions. That is what I did. They have a flip back handle that is as easy to use as it sounds. I have caught racoons, possum, many squirrels, etc. just have to use the right bait.
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Like the idea of the illuminated scope. The Penetrator and Predator by Barnett have one Hugh flaw. My son has the Penetrator and it shoots great, his friend same with the Predator but the scope is Chinese JUNK. His friend slipped while crossing a streams, under for a second, scope full of water, hunt ended. NEVER, NEVER buy anything from a company that does not have a waterproof scope! Your out in all kinds of elements and not having a waterproof scope turns your hunt to JUNK. I have a Parker, Tornado, with an illuminated, waterproof scope, I love it!!
908011
I really like my sa sports bow. The reading I've done combined with the hunting I've done says this bow would be great for hunting deer or wild pig (with backup short 12gauge like Mossberg 500 or .44 mag in case you wound the animal) or something smaller. I love the simplicity, easy cocking, lightweight and price. If I was hunting bear with a bow I'd step to something much stronger like an excaliber.
692172
I have only used it once for deer hunting but it appears to be good quality.
1027719
Yes, very much so........Have friends in the midwest who use it for hunting.
1179075
This range finder works well for hunting. It is quite accurate up to 300 yards for elk and moose and up to 225 yards for antelope and deer.
1077373
I added this to a rifle I sold to Valley gun...a while back, I never used it for night hunts for wild boar. I would not assume that such features existed powerful on this scope. It was a very inexpensive buy, look for a laser application whether selling or giving it as a gift or you use it.
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i use it for hunting and as long as the target is solid it is very accurate but if i look at a tree line during hunting season (no leaves) sometimes ti doesn't work. i havent tried it on tree lines with leaves.
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TimothyI bought one of these to hunt with and I like it. I was very successful with it I harvested two deer one at 18 yds and the other at 40 yds. I didn't get the penetration I would have like to have seen at 40yds but the bolt did hit a bone. With no exit hole I tracked it for about 1/2 mile on my knees. The target I set up to sight it in showed great penetration ( this was a crossbow target ) I'm pleased and everything was as advertised. I did go with 2 inch longer bolts than what came with it ( Carbon fiber ) It will hold a nice group at 20 to 30 yds Thanks for your time and effort.Dennis TimothyI bought one of these to hunt with and I like it. I was very successful with it I harvested two deer one at 18 yds and the other at 40 yds. I didn't get the penetration I would have like to have seen at 40yds but the bolt did hit a bone. With no exit hole I tracked it for about 1/2 mile on my knees. The target I set up to sight it in showed great penetration ( this was a crossbow target ) I'm pleased and everything was as advertised. I did go with 2 inch longer bolts than what came with it ( Carbon fiber ) It will hold a nice group at 20 to 30 yds Thanks for your time and... » Read More TimothyI bought one of these to hunt with and I like it. I was very successful with it I harvested two deer one at 18 yds and the other at 40 yds. I didn't get the penetration I would have like to have seen at 40yds but the bolt did hit a bone. With no exit hole I tracked it for about 1/2 mile on my knees. The target I set up to sight it in showed great penetration ( this was a crossbow target ) I'm pleased and everything was as advertised. I did go with 2 inch longer bolts than what came with it ( Carbon fiber ) It will hold a nice group at 20 to 30 yds Thanks for your time and effort.Dennis « Show Less
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I've never tried to see if they do or not. Ill have to try and get back to ya.My hunting pals have a rhino and they work awesome!!
1181026
I have used it from between 25 and 30 yards and it works fine. I use it duckhunting. On my mojo
1850458
I found on my X-A1 that the focusing is pretty fast though it does Hunt a bit. hunting may be less on cameras with phase detection.
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yes, I have used it on walks in the forest to spot deer and birds. its a great buy