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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => Hunting Gate => Topic started by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on February 03, 2020, 10:30:22 PM

Title: Two Misses!
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on February 03, 2020, 10:30:22 PM
My new .25 barrel arrived for my Crown Continuum.  I put about 3 magazines through it this afternoon, so it still has a way to go before it's fully broken in.  And wouldn't you know it, two critters show up!  Cousin Meth Mouse and another Rat!

https://youtu.be/pMJFrzNQx2M

This rat looks like he moved just in the nick of time, it seems the pellet exploded right behind him!

https://youtu.be/QdL1yHxwOOE

Cousin Meth Mouse lived to see another day as well.  I think the pellet hit the fence and deflected it downward.  It look like the pellet hit well in front of him.

I guess I need to pull out a tin of pellets and just start blasting away until it settles in a bit more!
Title: Re: Two Misses!
Post by: ranchibi on February 04, 2020, 12:06:41 AM
Paul, very very lucky rat and meth-mouse! In the second vid, pellet definitely hit the fence and went quickly downward...don’t think it was the barrel or you! They’ll be back and you’ll be ready! 😉
Title: Re: Two Misses!
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on February 04, 2020, 09:19:32 AM
Thanks Randall!  I think you're right on the second video.  Cousin Meth Mouse was back out there later last night, I really need to be more patient and let him move out of the brush so I have a better shot.  He just moved very fast when out in the open!  I didn't see the rat again, I have to wonder if he didn't end up with some Hades shrapnel in his posterior!  :o
Title: Re: Two Misses!
Post by: enazle on February 04, 2020, 11:07:41 AM
You hit the fence in the first one as well. 
Title: Re: Two Misses!
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on February 04, 2020, 01:36:58 PM
Quote from: enazle on February 04, 2020, 11:07:41 AM
You hit the fence in the first one as well.

Well, you may be right!  I went and checked the fence and there was a chink in the protective coating, but there was also a small crater in the paver where the pellet hit!  It may have nicked the fence and deflected just enough to miss the rat...

Title: Re: Two Misses!
Post by: wolverine on February 04, 2020, 02:22:24 PM
yea, that's gotta be hard shooting through a chain link fence at a tiny target that is quick as a wink, and in the dark!
Title: Re: Two Misses!
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on February 04, 2020, 03:23:51 PM
Quote from: wolverine on February 04, 2020, 02:22:24 PM
yea, that's gotta be hard shooting through a chain link fence at a tiny target that is quick as a wink, and in the dark!

It definitely increases the challenge!  LOL!  I try to open the gate so I'm not shooting through it, but it tends to scare the little guy off, no matter how quietly I think I'm opening it.  Maybe I'll get lucky tonight if the rain hold off. 
Title: Re: Two Misses!
Post by: ranchibi on February 04, 2020, 03:50:10 PM
Paul, as was said above...very tough to shoot through a chain link fence at targets that move! Anyway, your Raptor will be there SOON and you’ll be having loads of fun playing!!! Critters can wait 🤓👍.
Title: Re: Two Misses!
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on February 04, 2020, 05:10:59 PM
Paul...you'll get them sooner or later !  Those are tough shots to make... thru a fence.

Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: Two Misses!
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on February 04, 2020, 10:31:52 PM
Quote from: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on February 04, 2020, 05:10:59 PM
Paul...you'll get them sooner or later !  Those are tough shots to make... thru a fence.

Best Wishes - Tom

Thanks Tom!  Yep, he met his match this evening.  I introduced him to Mr. Hades.  The outcome wasn't pretty!