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Title: rattus #10! Early too
Post by: ranchibi on May 27, 2023, 12:44:07 AM
Been having traffic for the last few nights so last night the doorcam was put into use and about 8pm a medium sized rat showed up but I was not set up to snipe so it got a pass. Then this morning @ 5am what seemed to be a larger rat made an appearance. I set up early and sure enough @ 8:15pm it showed up. Since I was prepped, all I had to do was open the window, cock the Prod, turn on the scopes illuminated reticle, turned on the red LED flashlight (also have the red flood light on in back), set up on the tripod and it was facing almost str8 on, so I put the illuminated dot right above it's right eye and let the pill go...thwap...it went str8 down, no twitch, nada, must have clipped it's central nervous system. A young adult male about 12-13". I cannot believe it's May and I already have culled rats in double digits, I usually only get 8-9 per year lately but since the big rains I guess water and food is plentiful.
Title: Re: rattus #10! Early too
Post by: Rat Sniper (AKA: PaulT58) on May 27, 2023, 07:45:36 AM
Congrats on Rattus #10 Randall!  Great shot with a DRT!  Those guys are tough...  Bountiful times for Rat Sniping!  Glad to see your activity has picked up!
Title: Re: rattus #10! Early too
Post by: Rick67 on May 27, 2023, 09:04:15 AM
Been having traffic for the last few nights so last night the doorcam was put into use and about 8pm a medium sized rat showed up but I was not set up to snipe so it got a pass. Then this morning @ 5am what seemed to be a larger rat made an appearance. I set up early and sure enough @ 8:15pm it showed up. Since I was prepped, all I had to do was open the window, cock the Prod, turn on the scopes illuminated reticle, turned on the red LED flashlight (also have the red flood light on in back), set up on the tripod and it was facing almost str8 on, so I put the illuminated dot right above it's right eye and let the pill go...thwap...it went str8 down, no twitch, nada, must have clipped it's central nervous system. A young adult male about 12-13". I cannot believe it's May and I already have culled rats in double digits, I usually only get 8-9 per year lately but since the big rains I guess water and food is plentiful.


Ha, you made him a new eyebrow 🤓

Hmm, his right ear looks uncannily like a dark sea shell  ???
Title: Re: rattus #10! Early too
Post by: ranchibi on May 27, 2023, 01:13:53 PM
Congrats on Rattus #10 Randall!  Great shot with a DRT!  Those guys are tough...  Bountiful times for Rat Sniping!  Glad to see your activity has picked up!

Paul! Thank you so much kind sir! You and I are having a banner year on the rats 🐀! I hope they keep us busy for the rest of the year 🤗.
Title: Re: rattus #10! Early too
Post by: ranchibi on May 27, 2023, 01:19:47 PM
Been having traffic for the last few nights so last night the doorcam was put into use and about 8pm a medium sized rat showed up but I was not set up to snipe so it got a pass. Then this morning @ 5am what seemed to be a larger rat made an appearance. I set up early and sure enough @ 8:15pm it showed up. Since I was prepped, all I had to do was open the window, cock the Prod, turn on the scopes illuminated reticle, turned on the red LED flashlight (also have the red flood light on in back), set up on the tripod and it was facing almost str8 on, so I put the illuminated dot right above it's right eye and let the pill go...thwap...it went str8 down, no twitch, nada, must have clipped it's central nervous system. A young adult male about 12-13". I cannot believe it's May and I already have culled rats in double digits, I usually only get 8-9 per year lately but since the big rains I guess water and food is plentiful.


Ha, you made him a new eyebrow 🤓

Hmm, his right ear looks uncannily like a dark sea shell  ???

😂....Richard! Yeah, it looked like he needed a "new look"....😂👍 Thank you for your funny reply as always! I think he traded out his right ear for a seashell to start a new fashion trend....😂
Title: Re: rattus #10! Early too
Post by: Rick67 on May 27, 2023, 01:48:43 PM
Been having traffic for the last few nights so last night the doorcam was put into use and about 8pm a medium sized rat showed up but I was not set up to snipe so it got a pass. Then this morning @ 5am what seemed to be a larger rat made an appearance. I set up early and sure enough @ 8:15pm it showed up. Since I was prepped, all I had to do was open the window, cock the Prod, turn on the scopes illuminated reticle, turned on the red LED flashlight (also have the red flood light on in back), set up on the tripod and it was facing almost str8 on, so I put the illuminated dot right above it's right eye and let the pill go...thwap...it went str8 down, no twitch, nada, must have clipped it's central nervous system. A young adult male about 12-13". I cannot believe it's May and I already have culled rats in double digits, I usually only get 8-9 per year lately but since the big rains I guess water and food is plentiful.


Ha, you made him a new eyebrow 🤓

Hmm, his right ear looks uncannily like a dark sea shell  ???

😂....Richard! Yeah, it looked like he needed a "new look"....😂👍 Thank you for your funny reply as always! I think he traded out his right ear for a seashell to start a new fashion trend....😂


Too funny  ;D
Title: Re: rattus #10! Early too
Post by: kbstingwing on May 27, 2023, 03:15:27 PM
Nice shot Randall, I bet you're getting more due to spill over from across the bay, I bet the Rat population there is Crazy out of hand.... just means more fun for you.... ;D
Title: Re: rattus #10! Early too
Post by: ranchibi on May 27, 2023, 03:55:30 PM
Nice shot Randall, I bet you're getting more due to spill over from across the bay, I bet the Rat population there is Crazy out of hand.... just means more fun for you.... ;D

Kevin! Thank you kind sir! I think you're right....and I do hope they keep a coming! 😂👍
Title: Re: rattus #10! Early too
Post by: 35 shooter on May 27, 2023, 10:42:30 PM
Another nice shot Mr. Randall! ;)
Title: Re: rattus #10! Early too
Post by: 2A Georgia on May 27, 2023, 10:46:20 PM
Been having traffic for the last few nights so last night the doorcam was put into use and about 8pm a medium sized rat showed up but I was not set up to snipe so it got a pass. Then this morning @ 5am what seemed to be a larger rat made an appearance. I set up early and sure enough @ 8:15pm it showed up. Since I was prepped, all I had to do was open the window, cock the Prod, turn on the scopes illuminated reticle, turned on the red LED flashlight (also have the red flood light on in back), set up on the tripod and it was facing almost str8 on, so I put the illuminated dot right above it's right eye and let the pill go...thwap...it went str8 down, no twitch, nada, must have clipped it's central nervous system. A young adult male about 12-13". I cannot believe it's May and I already have culled rats in double digits, I usually only get 8-9 per year lately but since the big rains I guess water and food is plentiful.
1 shot 1 kill Tango Down Sierra 1!
Title: Re: rattus #10! Early too
Post by: dk1677 on May 28, 2023, 08:35:20 AM
Nice shot Randall!
Title: Re: rattus #10! Early too
Post by: ranchibi on May 28, 2023, 01:34:10 PM
Another nice shot Mr. Randall! ;)

Buddy! Thank you as always for your kind words!
Title: Re: rattus #10! Early too
Post by: ranchibi on May 28, 2023, 01:35:09 PM
Been having traffic for the last few nights so last night the doorcam was put into use and about 8pm a medium sized rat showed up but I was not set up to snipe so it got a pass. Then this morning @ 5am what seemed to be a larger rat made an appearance. I set up early and sure enough @ 8:15pm it showed up. Since I was prepped, all I had to do was open the window, cock the Prod, turn on the scopes illuminated reticle, turned on the red LED flashlight (also have the red flood light on in back), set up on the tripod and it was facing almost str8 on, so I put the illuminated dot right above it's right eye and let the pill go...thwap...it went str8 down, no twitch, nada, must have clipped it's central nervous system. A young adult male about 12-13". I cannot believe it's May and I already have culled rats in double digits, I usually only get 8-9 per year lately but since the big rains I guess water and food is plentiful.
1 shot 1 kill Tango Down Sierra 1!

Charles! Thank you very much kind sir!
Title: Re: rattus #10! Early too
Post by: ranchibi on May 28, 2023, 01:35:43 PM
Nice shot Randall!

Dave! Thank you so much kind sir 🙏!