Not one to let inclement conditions keep me indoors, I braved the snow and headed to Crittenden, KY this weekend to finish sighting in the scope on my .22 Winchester.
The range was unoccupied and zeroing the scope went quickly. I used a traditional grid paper target until I had it as close as I could get it and then switched to a life-sized squirrel style. Seeing the hole punched in the target right where I was aiming over and over was incredibly satisfying.
After helping a hiker get his car unstuck using the kinetic rope I keep in the truck, I headed over to the WMA portion of the property. I walked the left side of the considerable acreage and saw a lot of animal sign in the snow but I never saw a squirrel. I wore orange as I wasn’t sure about rules at this WMA and wanted to be safe. I’m sure the squirrels are still laughing at my getup.
I sighted a barred owl back in the woods but couldn’t get a photo as he flew away. Plenty sign of deer, coyote, dog, cat, fox and rabbit in the thick snow. There was also a great variety of bird species present. I found myself wishing for binoculars over and over. Next time, I’ll add them to my kit.