You mentioned storing your ammo, for long term storage, I used a vacuum packer which takes the oxygen and moisture out when sealing. Make sure you label with caliber, grain weight and date.
Came across your channel n have to say im a big fan still at 61yrs old of squirrel hunting with a 22. Peaceful to just be in the woods still use my Sears Roebuck 22bolt accurate as heck. New sub🇺🇸👍
So glad to see a fellow squirrel hunter chiming in. You know just how much fun squirrel hunting can be, and the pride that comes with owning a fine rifle like your bolt action. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing. I am planning on doing a fox squirrel hunt with one of my .22's right after our deer season ends. Take Care, and Happy New Year!
You’ve got me cleaning my 22s and going to pawn shops looking for 581s. Keep up the good work. My 22s are CZ 452, ruger 1022, Marlin 39A, | also have a european made cheapo 60-70 dollar clip fed bolt action with no identification on it other than m-02 and 1988. Wish l knew what it was. Shoot’s accurately and my daughters first rifle, a compact little single shot.
That's interesting. I'll do a little research and get back to you on that rifle. Keep looking for those Remingtons, they're great little shooters if they have been maintained. You'll run across one sooner or later, but also don't disregard the Rem. 582 tube fed rifle if you happen to spot one.
You people should check out the Model 69A and 72A. Both were started in the 30's and were cheap version of the 52. My 69A shoots extremely well. The 72A was the 69A but with a tubular feed rather than a clip. Both are capable of shooting sparrows in the eye. I used to do that when I was younger. My eyes are not there anymore, but you put that rifle into the right shooters' hands, it is a real pleaser. My Dad left his in the trunk of his car for years before he gave it to me. I refinished the stock and had it reblued. It came out nice. It still shoots great. My Dad shot so many jackrabbits with it, he thought he broke the shocks on his car. He just left them in the trunk for weeks, months in the winter. Then, he took them down to the courthouse and collected a bounty on them. I think he got a quarter a piece. This was about 1957-8, so a quarter was worth much more then. A gallon of gas cost a quarter.
I'm glad to hear from a Winchester fan, I have the models 67,68,69A , 74 and just pickup a 72, the peep sight version and now starting on my Remington collection which consists of 514, 66 and 512, I have long way to go on this but the fun is in the hunting.
I love to Hunt For Squirrel because you Sir I learn to Stay still on the Grown on Mi Little Stool's in Shoot's Some Squirrels Thank's to You Sir Good Luck n God Bless u Sir Good Night
You tricked me Tom, at first glance I thought that you had one of my favorite guns a Marlin model 80 I believe that mine was made in the 30s, I also have another model 80 identical but with a micro groove barrel, Both are great shooters
Store your ammo in an ammo can with a good rubber gasket. Toss a couple desiccant bags in the can and stash it in the back of your closet and it will last damn near forever. My Granpa stored his with a small mesh bag of rice. It seemed to work as all the ammo I got of his after he died was still like new but nowadays we have access to little desiccant bag all over the place! Just about anything you buy will have a couple in the box. I save em in a glass jar and will use em in my ammo cans and even in my opened powder jugs.
Achilles I believe I'm announcing that right. Makes a 22 short hollow point and was the age of boys. I shot 12 gauges and 22s and 30 30s which is 100 years old and they shot just fine. I have a bunch of old people 12 gauges take them hunting and work just fine
ah.. the Remington 581. My very first gun when I was 14! That gave me a flashback. Its the gun I learned how to clean, respect, safety, and how to shoot. The wood grain on the stock even looks just like yours! Wish I still had it. Got that gun back in 1980. Thanks for video
The 581 was my first rifle as well. I still have it, but it's not the one in this video. I got mine brand new after working as a dishwasher at a restaurant for two weeks, meanwhile earning enough money to buy it and some ammo. I got that rifle in 1978-9, and I think it cost me around $80.00 at the time.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman LOL, I got mine in 1981. Great guns! BTW, love that area you live. Im in Virginia, but plan on doing some fishing down your way. Keep the great videos coming!
That is a beautiful gun the thing about it is they made super nice guns back then I mean just look at the wood on it so much nicer then what is made today thanks for sharing really nice
You are absolutely correct. Good quality stocks on standard model guns are indeed a thing of the past. You can still get nice walnut stocks today, but be prepared to pay premium prices. Thanks for the comment, and watching.
I bought my 581 in 1967 too. I was home on my first leave, which happened to coincide with squirrel season. The 581 has the best trigger of any .22 I've ever shot. A very accurate rifle, I regularly get one hole groups at 50 yards. I usually shoot PMC Target ammo with it, but they are getting hard to find now, so I'm trying some Aguila ammo to see which is most accurate. I've enjoyed many a day in the woods with my 581!
I just picked up ( yesterday ) a first year 1967 Remington 582. Very nice condition , no abuse but needs wood refinished and a very good cleaning. Old Weaver 2-6 power 3/4” ring scope. Rear sights are missing. I would very much like to replace them.
As far as squirrel hunting goes I heard of a trick where you rub the grated sides of 2 quarters together and it mimics the sound of squirrel cutting nuts. Ive never tried it while hunting but it did try it with 2 quarters and it does sound like it to me. It's said to draw other squirrels near
I just picked up a Rem 582 last summer, what a great rifle. It has supplanted my Henry as my go-to squirrel sniper. Really enjoy your channel, just found it.
Also, ive seen Armscor and Aguila have .22 Shorts. Im not sure of all their loadings but ive seen copper washed round nose and a soft lead round nose. They probably have hollow point too, i would think.
Merry Christmas, congratulations on getting over 1000 subscribed. You have some very nice 22 rifles there. I’m still using my old 1970 Marlin Glenfield, my go to squirrel rifle among other critter getter. Darn good eating there that’s for sure. From sunny Az.
Thank you for the kind words. I have always admired the Marlin/Glenfield model 60. I'll have to get mine out again this year and maybe do some rabbit or squirrel hunting with it. Have a blessed holiday season.
The Remington model 582 has eluded me for some time now, but eventually I will run across one and try to do a video on it. May you have a blessed holiday season as well.
first 22 Rifle I bought was when not quite 8 yo was A crackshot 22 with some long rifles and couple box of round nose lead 22 short.. Trading post where we sold our furs to did indeed have its beater trade in and old military rifles. Beat to hell on outside, stock held together by tacks and solid brass wire. snow shoes, cotton tails grouse geese ducks woodcocks and yes a deer or two maybe five Mainenwhitetails all head shots, the innards like new. Fox, coon , bobcat but our gray squirrels were what it excelled at. could buy 22 shells singly, 5-10 . made money as maine had bountys on crows porcupines.. Used bpx callets or just two wuarters to call. Quarters were silver then sound different than todays but new work.surround quarter in thumb and forefinger other fingers cupped and tap with another quarter. Only fox squirrels taken was in relatives Arkansas woods. one fall day got three jet black ones and two reds. No squirrl hunts in Wa. As protected greys and tiny euro reds is all we have. thanks for memories
Merry Christmas and congratulations on one thousand subscribers! I'm sure that you will get many more in 2021. I remembered two other .22 short only rifles that I had many years go - both were Browning semi-autos, one feeding about 15 rounds through the side of the stock and the other feeding 5 rounds (I think) through the tang. Looking forward to watching many more of your videos and wishing you all the best for the New Year.
I think I have that exact same 581 and it shoots great. It actually shoots CCI Blazers as well as anything else I have tried. That is too funny. I spoke too soon. I have that 511 as well. My 511 is so old, it has a leather butt pad. Not sure if that is original or not. If anyone can let me know it would certainly be appreciated.
good videos! love the classic rifles you have there. maybe this year ill make a squrriel hunting video with a few of my classics or at least use them. gives me a break from the 10/22 lol
I am familiar with that model, but don't own one. I have a friend that might own one. If so, I'll try to do a review on it. Thanks for sharing, and watching.
CCI makes a .22short as well as another round called .22 CB Short which is subsonic. Aguila also still makes a HV .22short. Aguila also makes the SniperSubSonic which is a big lead bullet in a short cartridge, i believe 60gr. Aguila's Colibri and Super Colibri are also neat Subsonic rounds for squirrels because theyre so quiet but they arent true .22 shorts.
Yes, there are other manufacturers that make the .22 short, but as far as I know none other than CCI makes a short hollow point. I think at one time or another Federal or Remington produced a short hollow point, but that is long in the past. Perhaps Aguila will offer it in a hollow point since they also specialize in rimfire loadings.
You would be correct if you are referring to solid point ammo. The .22 short hollowpoint is a bit lighter at 27 grains. It's rather unfortunate that Winchester, and Remington no longer make .22 short hollowpoint ammo. Thank goodness for CCI!
i have the same rifle but believe it or not remington drilled and tapped the barrel toooo deep - in fact they went right through into thr bore - they replaced the barrel but it took a full year before i got it back.
All of my vintage .22's shoot short, long, and long rifle ammunition. There are very few rifles that are strictly chambered for the .22 short only. The magazines I use will hold all three .22 rimfire loadings. If you look at the barrel markings, it should clearly say short, long, or long rifle. I do own a Winchester model 52, and a Marlin model 60 that will only cycle long rifle loadings. Thanks for the inquiry, and for watching.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman I heard you say later that evening that you were a machinist, nice work! I'd love to have one of the metal rear sight shrouds!!
So much has changed lately, and much is hard to keep up to date with. I also heard the same thing that you stated. CCI ammo is usually on a higher level than most other domestic ammo as far as I know.
I've always loved. 22 shorts and ear protection isn't even needed. Nothing like a quiet day in the woods!
You mentioned storing your ammo, for long term storage, I used a vacuum packer which takes the oxygen and moisture out when sealing. Make sure you label with caliber, grain weight and date.
Came across your channel n have to say im a big fan still at 61yrs old of squirrel hunting with a 22. Peaceful to just be in the woods still use my Sears Roebuck 22bolt accurate as heck. New sub🇺🇸👍
So glad to see a fellow squirrel hunter chiming in. You know just how much fun squirrel hunting can be, and the pride that comes with owning a fine rifle like your bolt action. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing. I am planning on doing a fox squirrel hunt with one of my .22's right after our deer season ends. Take Care, and Happy New Year!
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman yes sir your welcome n same to you like your videos..
You’ve got me cleaning my 22s and going to pawn shops looking for 581s. Keep up the good work. My 22s are CZ 452, ruger 1022, Marlin 39A, | also have a european made cheapo 60-70 dollar clip fed bolt action with no identification on it other than m-02 and 1988. Wish l knew what it was. Shoot’s accurately and my daughters first rifle, a compact little single shot.
That's interesting. I'll do a little research and get back to you on that rifle. Keep looking for those Remingtons, they're great little shooters if they have been maintained. You'll run across one sooner or later, but also don't disregard the Rem. 582 tube fed rifle if you happen to spot one.
22lr is my favorite caliber to shoot/with. No b.s. macho stuff needed. It is such a capable round.
22 rimfire is also my favorite but B’s macho? I have several calibers for a reason. My choices may not be yours. It’s ok.
Another good video . Great shooting Tom. Looking forward to us going squirrel hunting soon.
You people should check out the Model 69A and 72A. Both were started in the 30's and were cheap version of the 52. My 69A shoots extremely well. The 72A was the 69A but with a tubular feed rather than a clip. Both are capable of shooting sparrows in the eye. I used to do that when I was younger. My eyes are not there anymore, but you put that rifle into the right shooters' hands, it is a real pleaser. My Dad left his in the trunk of his car for years before he gave it to me. I refinished the stock and had it reblued. It came out nice. It still shoots great. My Dad shot so many jackrabbits with it, he thought he broke the shocks on his car. He just left them in the trunk for weeks, months in the winter. Then, he took them down to the courthouse and collected a bounty on them. I think he got a quarter a piece. This was about 1957-8, so a quarter was worth much more then. A gallon of gas cost a quarter.
I'm glad to hear from a Winchester fan, I have the models 67,68,69A , 74 and just pickup a 72, the peep sight version and now starting on my Remington collection which consists of 514, 66 and 512, I have long way to go on this but the fun is in the hunting.
Blessings in disguise 🙃
I love to Hunt For Squirrel because you Sir I learn to Stay still on the Grown on Mi Little Stool's in Shoot's Some Squirrels Thank's to You Sir Good Luck n God Bless u Sir Good Night
You tricked me Tom, at first glance I thought that you had one of my favorite guns a Marlin model 80 I believe that mine was made in the 30s, I also have another model 80 identical but with a micro groove barrel, Both are great shooters
Store your ammo in an ammo can with a good rubber gasket. Toss a couple desiccant bags in the can and stash it in the back of your closet and it will last damn near forever.
My Granpa stored his with a small mesh bag of rice. It seemed to work as all the ammo I got of his after he died was still like new but nowadays we have access to little desiccant bag all over the place! Just about anything you buy will have a couple in the box. I save em in a glass jar and will use em in my ammo cans and even in my opened powder jugs.
I used the same shorts when I was a kid, mainly wabbit and hare. Or Jack wabbit to y'all folk's 👍👍🇭🇲🇺🇸
Achilles I believe I'm announcing that right. Makes a 22 short hollow point and was the age of boys. I shot 12 gauges and 22s and 30 30s which is 100 years old and they shot just fine. I have a bunch of old people 12 gauges take them hunting and work just fine
ah.. the Remington 581. My very first gun when I was 14! That gave me a flashback. Its the gun I learned how to clean, respect, safety, and how to shoot. The wood grain on the stock even looks just like yours! Wish I still had it. Got that gun back in 1980. Thanks for video
The 581 was my first rifle as well. I still have it, but it's not the one in this video. I got mine brand new after working as a dishwasher at a restaurant for two weeks, meanwhile earning enough money to buy it and some ammo. I got that rifle in 1978-9, and I think it cost me around $80.00 at the time.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman LOL, I got mine in 1981. Great guns! BTW, love that area you live. Im in Virginia, but plan on doing some fishing down your way. Keep the great videos coming!
My rifle was a Springfield model 15 ain't nothing like your first gun given to you by your daddy or grandpa
That is a beautiful gun the thing about it is they made super nice guns back then I mean just look at the wood on it so much nicer then what is made today thanks for sharing really nice
You are absolutely correct. Good quality stocks on standard model guns are indeed a thing of the past. You can still get nice walnut stocks today, but be prepared to pay premium prices. Thanks for the comment, and watching.
I bought my 581 in 1967 too. I was home on my first leave, which happened to coincide with squirrel season. The 581 has the best trigger of any .22 I've ever shot. A very accurate rifle, I regularly get one hole groups at 50 yards. I usually shoot PMC Target ammo with it, but they are getting hard to find now, so I'm trying some Aguila ammo to see which is most accurate. I've enjoyed many a day in the woods with my 581!
Oh, the wood on yours is much better than mine. Mine is quite plain.
I just picked up ( yesterday ) a first year 1967 Remington 582. Very nice condition , no abuse but needs wood refinished and a very good cleaning. Old Weaver 2-6 power 3/4” ring scope. Rear sights are missing. I would very much like to replace them.
As far as squirrel hunting goes I heard of a trick where you rub the grated sides of 2 quarters together and it mimics the sound of squirrel cutting nuts. Ive never tried it while hunting but it did try it with 2 quarters and it does sound like it to me. It's said to draw other squirrels near
great video sir
I just picked up a Rem 582 last summer, what a great rifle. It has supplanted my Henry as my go-to squirrel sniper. Really enjoy your channel, just found it.
I'm still looking for a 582. Seems they are harder to find than the 581's. Congrats to your aquistition. Thanks for watching.
Also, ive seen Armscor and Aguila have .22 Shorts. Im not sure of all their loadings but ive seen copper washed round nose and a soft lead round nose. They probably have hollow point too, i would think.
Merry Christmas, congratulations on getting over 1000 subscribed. You have some very nice 22 rifles there. I’m still using my old 1970 Marlin Glenfield, my go to squirrel rifle among other critter getter. Darn good eating there that’s for sure. From sunny Az.
Thank you for the kind words. I have always admired the Marlin/Glenfield model 60. I'll have to get mine out again this year and maybe do some rabbit or squirrel hunting with it. Have a blessed holiday season.
I Love My Ol Remington 514 Bolt Action With a Vintage Weaver K 4 Scope
Thank you for the great video and Merry Christmas
Cool! Still shooting my Remington 582. Merry Christmas!
The Remington model 582 has eluded me for some time now, but eventually I will run across one and try to do a video on it. May you have a blessed holiday season as well.
I would love to have a 581
Merry Christmas 😀😊😀👍🏼
first 22 Rifle I bought was when not quite 8 yo was A crackshot 22 with some long rifles and couple box of round nose lead 22 short..
Trading post where we sold our furs to did indeed have its beater trade in and old military rifles.
Beat to hell on outside, stock held together by tacks and solid brass wire.
snow shoes, cotton tails grouse geese ducks woodcocks and yes a deer or two maybe five Mainenwhitetails all head shots, the innards like new.
Fox, coon , bobcat but our gray squirrels were what it excelled at.
could buy 22 shells singly, 5-10 .
made money as maine had bountys on crows porcupines.. Used bpx callets or just two wuarters to call. Quarters were silver then sound different than todays but new work.surround quarter in thumb and forefinger other fingers cupped and tap with another quarter.
Only fox squirrels taken was in relatives Arkansas woods. one fall day got three jet black ones and two reds.
No squirrl hunts in Wa. As protected greys and tiny euro reds is all we have.
thanks for memories
Great video and rifle
Happy to see you enjoyed it.
Merry Christmas from a Remington fan in Lincoln Co. Tn.
Merry Christmas and congratulations on one thousand subscribers! I'm sure that you will get many more in 2021. I remembered two other .22 short only rifles that I had many years go - both were Browning semi-autos, one feeding about 15 rounds through the side of the stock and the other feeding 5 rounds (I think) through the tang. Looking forward to watching many more of your videos and wishing you all the best for the New Year.
I think I have that exact same 581 and it shoots great. It actually shoots CCI Blazers as well as anything else I have tried. That is too funny. I spoke too soon. I have that 511 as well. My 511 is so old, it has a leather butt pad. Not sure if that is original or not. If anyone can let me know it would certainly be appreciated.
Great video, thanks.
Thanks for watching.
I like your videos. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Very nice gun. Congratulations on your channel
I hope to get more videos out in the new year. Thanks for watching.
I have a Remington 341 made back in 1937, and it's a real tack driver. Gonna try short hp,s in it. I have a few hundred short hp,s.
Very nice , merry Christmas .
Hope you have a blessed and safe holiday season. Thanks so much!
I also have a 581. Great rifle. Squirrels don’t like it🤣. How do you cook them? We just fry ours.
There are several different recipes I like. Frying them is one of my favorites.
good videos! love the classic rifles you have there. maybe this year ill make a squrriel hunting video with a few of my classics or at least use them. gives me a break from the 10/22 lol
Just got a deal on a BSA sweet 22 3x9AO. Looks great on the 582 Rem and sighting in this week.
great groupings
I love the 581. Do you have a model 77 (Mohawk 10c)? They use the same magazines and are both great rifles
I am familiar with that model, but don't own one. I have a friend that might own one. If so, I'll try to do a review on it. Thanks for sharing, and watching.
Can you post where you're located at you mentioned Cumberland
Nice work!
Very nice set up. Good hunting and video. New sub.
Thanks, glad you liked it. Should be more to come soon.
Just got some CCI shirt hp. Haven't tested it yet, but I have high hopes.
Looking for a vintage scope for my 582. I was going to trade it but with Rem folding, going to hang on to it.
CCI makes a .22short as well as another round called .22 CB Short which is subsonic. Aguila also still makes a HV .22short. Aguila also makes the SniperSubSonic which is a big lead bullet in a short cartridge, i believe 60gr. Aguila's Colibri and Super Colibri are also neat Subsonic rounds for squirrels because theyre so quiet but they arent true .22 shorts.
Yes, there are other manufacturers that make the .22 short, but as far as I know none other than CCI makes a short hollow point. I think at one time or another Federal or Remington produced a short hollow point, but that is long in the past. Perhaps Aguila will offer it in a hollow point since they also specialize in rimfire loadings.
Those CCI .22 shorts are 29 gr. if I'm correct !!!
You would be correct if you are referring to solid point ammo. The .22 short hollowpoint is a bit lighter at 27 grains. It's rather unfortunate that Winchester, and Remington no longer make .22 short hollowpoint ammo. Thank goodness for CCI!
i have the same rifle but believe it or not remington drilled and tapped the barrel toooo deep - in fact they went right through into thr bore - they replaced the barrel but it took a full year before i got it back.
we enjoyed your presentation . those vintage rimfires do they shoot 22lr too . we like shorts did those rifles come with 22 short mags.
All of my vintage .22's shoot short, long, and long rifle ammunition. There are very few rifles that are strictly chambered for the .22 short only. The magazines I use will hold all three .22 rimfire loadings. If you look at the barrel markings, it should clearly say short, long, or long rifle. I do own a Winchester model 52, and a Marlin model 60 that will only cycle long rifle loadings. Thanks for the inquiry, and for watching.
Winchester lists a short 29 grain non hollow point Super X pest control white box on there web site
I have some 22 shorts that I used for trapping 40 years ago and it shoots just as good as it did new. do you head shoot or heart shoot.?
Merry Christmas!Where is the location of the squirrel hunting place?
It is on my property here in Montgomery county Tennessee.
Is your 511 drilled and tapped? I really wish I could put a scope on mine!!
Actually, believe it or not, I actually machined dovetail grooves into the receiver so I could install .22 scope rings.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman I heard you say later that evening that you were a machinist, nice work! I'd love to have one of the metal rear sight shrouds!!
Mossberg 44 "cheap" squirrel gun to bang around woods.
Brother..did u know that cci..federal y several more are same CEO.Y PEOPLE MAKING THE SAME AMMO..
So much has changed lately, and much is hard to keep up to date with. I also heard the same thing that you stated. CCI ammo is usually on a higher level than most other domestic ammo as far as I know.
Hopefully you youngsters are aware of your "back stops" before you shoot up in the air-trees ! .22 short can be dangerous up to 1 mile