Rimfire training tips?

[Wlfdg]

I live just over an hour from my range. So I shoot my .22lr nearly everyday. Not a lot of rimfire compatable small game near me. Red Squirrels are protected,haven't found a whole lot of Fox Squirrels,Mtn. Cottontails, Snowshoe Hare (until winter) or Rock Chucks. I shoot targets from field positions. I try to keep my bullseyes nickel size or smaller and generally have about 50-100yds of clear sight. I'm shooting a Marlin 925r with a 4X32 Bushnell scope. Nothing fancy.

Any tips on training to break up the boredom? I shoot in all field positions, from my trekking poles X'd like shooting sticks, off my backpack, etc...

Thanks, Chris

[chadcd]

Originally Posted by Wlfdg

Any tips on training to break up the boredom?...

Golf balls.

[mkg]

Buy a box of paint balls and some golf tees. Shoot paint balls off tees at 50 yds. neat effect.


Mike

[AJ Peacock]

Originally Posted by chadcd

Golf balls.

Be careful, 22lr will ricochet very easily off a golf ball. I've seen it. Heavier bullets (like 45colt etc) will go into the ball, the lightweight 22lr can easily glance off.

AJ

[chadcd]

Yes, they can ricochet.

[AJ Peacock]

My grandmother used to light the strike anywhere matches with her 22 from about 5 paces. I don't know if matches available now will do it. She would stick the match into a crack in a fencepost etc. and by hitting the very end of it, it would light. Then a second shot would put it out.

This just crossed my mind. My grandfather, dad and uncles couldn't do it. I never tried.

AJ

[Wlfdg]

Right on! They sound like some fun ideas!
Thanks, Chris