It's 8:30pm now and still 93 degrees. Some days I can get outside in the morning before it hits the low 90's, but that's just for a few minutes. Humidity is generally high early in mornings here so still very uncomfortable. Mid to late afternoon we have been hitting 100-103 recently, although had a cold front drop us to 99 today. I do have a backyard range set up, little stone pavers recessed in grass at 10, 20,30, 40, and 50 meters. I did get a few shots at some hanging soda cans with my AV 46m target pistol at 20 meters this afternoon. Nice thing about the hadgun is that it is easier to grab, step outside and let off a few shots before the heat really starts hitting me. Things should start improving by the end of Sept. As far as going to the range to shoot my centerfires, or .22lr, no way until this heat breaks, besides it's 50 miles one way. Nice place, covered shooting lines and we do have a number of big box type fans, but right now they only blow hot air, plus the last time I went in this kind of weather, acutally a bit milder all I did was wipe sweat out of my eyes.
.. Was also looking for red squirrels (AKA pine squirrels) which can be hunted at any time and without limit according to the NY State Dept. of Environmental Conservation. Didn't shoot anything but paper plates but it was nice being in the cooler shade of most areas in the woods. I'm located right next to the woods and the red squirrels are always around and run across our ground level deck. I hear they like moving into garages and attics and other areas where they cause problems. One of these days I hope to get one in the sights of the .22 cal. Benjamin Trail by Crosman before they try to invade the house or garage..
. Years ago I don't recall seeing red squirrels around but they are becoming more common and problematic in this area.
