breaking out the Remote control Mrod again tonight....

[Relentless Holiday]

... well thx for the update. Almost 1AM and robocop airgunning that sly ratter was my last stop here...

... maybe tomorrow 

[only1harry]

He is definitely spooked and not taking any chances.  It's amazing how smart and cautious the rats are.  He was checking out the area around the bait in a couple of the videos for a while before he took a bite, or went back to take another one. 

I think this is the first thread in the Hunting Gate with over 1,100 views and nearly 100 posts and NO kill 

Oh well.  It will happen when you have given up or least expect it.  That's usually the case with me and G-hogs, or a crow which is extremely hard to get a shot at. 

[privateer19@hotmail.com]

that's why this is so awesome, because of the efforts of both Kevin and Neo. Jeez i really did name the rat... maybe it has take too long

[only1harry]

Neo is a proper name.  The rat probably came from the Matrix and why it's such a worthy adversary.

[Nvreloader]

Kevin

I have been really looking at the last video, IMHO, I think you got a hit on that rat, look at 1.37 > time line,
a very low hit thru the bottom of the rib cage, the rat flinches at the shot, then runs off etc,
and the pellet impact on the backstop.

Seeing that you did not hit the major vitals, (a higher up centered shot to impart more shock),
it looks like you got a hit, about a pellet width high thru the bottom of the rib cage,
I would call it a low liver hit, it will be a fatal wound, just not a quick as a centered hit, we are accustom too.

I hope I am wrong, as we want to see a center of mass funky chicken dance hit.      
I have gained 5#'s eating a couple of bags of pop corn along with the lose of sleep, checking in............LOL

Tia,
Don

[Mackado]

Kevin

I have been really looking at the last video, IMHO, I think you got a hit on that rat, look at 1.37 > time line,
a very low hit thru the bottom of the rib cage, the rat flinches at the shot, then runs off etc,
and the pellet impact on the backstop.

Seeing that you did not hit the major vitals, (a higher up centered shot to impart more shock),
it looks like you got a hit, about a pellet width high thru the bottom of the rib cage,
I would call it a low liver hit, it will be a fatal wound, just not a quick as a centered hit, we are accustom too.

I hope I am wrong, as we want to see a center of mass funky chicken dance hit.      
I have gained 5#'s eating a couple of bags of pop corn along with the lose of sleep, checking in............LOL

Tia,
Don

I also played back and paused the video many times since the first day, and also think the shot nicked the rat down low, how much damage I can't tell, some troubling rats I missed here many times with very close shots took like 6 to 8 days to return back to the feeder after the near-death experience, but they always returned, only one I'm sure I hit judging by the location mark the pellet left behind never came back, I'd say if this rat doesn't come back in the next few days, most likely she's a goner...

[steveoh]

I have hit rats only to have them escape through the fence to the neighbors ivy jungle. How do I know I hit them? The hole in my backdrop will have rat fur on the edges. I would look at the hole closely and see if there’s evidence.

[pageyjim]

[Relentless Holiday]

LMBO

[A.K.A. Tommy Boy]

You guys need this for the hard to kill ones !   




Best Wishes My Friends - Tom

[kbstingwing]

Well another update, No Rattus still, you guys maybe right about the slight hit to the lowers, but I didn't find any evidence of a hit, but that doesn't mean it didn't scrap his stomach area too, I don't know, but I'm still ready if and when he comes back.

Love the GIF's too funny......

Tom that looks like my Texan..... 

Kevin

[Relentless Holiday]

You guys need this for the hard to kill ones !   




Best Wishes My Friends - Tom

Texan 120mm rail gun?

[kbstingwing]

You guys need this for the hard to kill ones !   




Best Wishes My Friends - Tom

Texan 120mm rail gun?

[only1harry]

And I thought my Condor .25 with TT shroud was long at 51", but that shrouded Texan goes on forever.  Will your Texan fit in a 52" gun case with the tank removed? 

[only1harry]

You guys need this for the hard to kill ones !   

Tom, too small.  Got anything bigger?  Want to make sure the rat goes along with the entire side of the house 

[kbstingwing]

It fit's in my 60" case just fine, "tank on", Harry.

A head's up.......... NO RATTUS............ that is all.

 

[Nvreloader]

Hey Kevin

What is with your super rat?   

No word from you, so I guess your buddy hasn't shown back up..............
You may have  killed him, only you don't get a hero's photo with him,
so you rat action has come to a screeching halt?   

Tia,
Don

[kbstingwing]

Hey Kevin

What is with your super rat?   

No word from you, so I guess your buddy hasn't shown back up..............
You may have  killed him, only you don't get a hero's photo with him,
so you rat action has come to a screeching halt?   

Tia,
Don

Yep, No Rat, been keeping watch, but No Action, Same with Quail Hunting at my Buddy's house, No Quail..... My luck Stinks right now.....

[ranchibi]

Hey Kevin

What is with your super rat?   

No word from you, so I guess your buddy hasn't shown back up..............
You may have  killed him, only you don't get a hero's photo with him,
so you rat action has come to a screeching halt?   

Tia,
Don

Yep, No Rat, been keeping watch, but No Action, Same with Quail Hunting at my Buddy's house, No Quail..... My luck Stinks right now.....

Kevin, when I go on range fishing trips and someone goes cold not catching...we call it stinky! LOL! I’ve been stinky a few times!