Dead Pest of the Day

[19Sheridan57]

   These posts of squirrels make me think of the tough times we had when I was a teen. My Sheridan & a .22 brought home many squirrels that were put in the pot.
   Squirrel with Wild Rice, gravy, peas & carrots, & homemade biscuits.

Sounds like GTA comfort food to me

       My back-up source of meat for dinner was " Shake & Bake " Frog Legs , but Mom would NOT cook those. My friend's Mom made those ;
   Frog Legs, mashed potatoes, pinto beans, & biscuits.

[Cope1041]

When the starlings align.   Got a 2 fer.

[Tonycalves]

I love the efficiency!

[Back_Roads]

 Sweet !!! You will have to look up Lizzies Starling recipe

[Hoosier Daddy]

I miss Lizzy...   :'(

[Nvreloader]

+2 

[avator]

Me too but I don't think the "Dead Pest Of The Day" thread is a good place to discuss it.   

[only1harry]

When the starlings align.   Got a 2 fer.

Nice shooting!  I love 2-fers, and even got a 3-fer once.  I was going for a 2fer yesterday but the 2nd Starling took off as I was squeezing the trigger.  Oh well, I am happy with the 1.  They are not visiting as much as they used to.

[Back_Roads]

 It has been awhile since a Squirrel woods safari. Nick took along his HPA Chaser and my .25 Vectis, I was putting the newly bottled Notos back into service.  Nick had a close shot with the Chaser, was not a kill shot, I was able to complete the task with the B-Notos.        A bit later I got another #2 for the B-Notos          and shortly after I hear a thwack and see this one drop 30 yards to my right, Nick got a longer range one with the Vectis       Great productive late after noon hunt in mild foggy conditions just above freezing. 

[2A Georgia]

Good shooting. Actually wish we had some snow in Georgia to help with tracking...

[A.K.A. Tommy Boy]

It has been awhile since a Squirrel woods safari. Nick took along his HPA Chaser and my .25 Vectis, I was putting the newly bottled Notos back into service.  Nick had a close shot with the Chaser, was not a kill shot, I was able to complete the task with the B-Notos.       A bit later I got another #2 for the B-Notos        and shortly after I hear a thwack and see this one drop 30 yards to my right,  Nick got a longer range one with the Vectis       Great productive late after noon hunt in mild foggy conditions just above freezing. 

Hi James.

Good shooting & hunting for you and Nick.



Best Wishes - Tom

[Back_Roads]

 Thanks guys, the snow could of hid the last one Nick shot, if I had not watched it fall on the far saide of the tree from where Nick could see it fall , and no blood, just dropped and made a small hole, I had to get just the right angle to show the squirrel in there.
 The was a a plus as I did see Coyote and racoon , and deer are currently visiting the woods again.

[Novagun]

Went for a walk last evening. I didn't see any rabbits. They are still there but something must have happened to scare them but I have no idea what. Was a warm day that cooled of in the evening
It was the first time that I have seen nothing .

[A.K.A. Tommy Boy]

As of late...I've been doing some pest shooting with the Diamond Back and Summit Ranger.
The scope zero's were still spot on from last year.
35 to 40 yard shots from my upstairs bedroom window, down into my back yard.
Five KIA in the last two days.
.22 cal. Crosman Hollow Points.
One shot - Done deal.
Those two rifles never fail to perform.

Best Wishes - Tom

[Back_Roads]

 Good shooting Tom!  Shooting mor targets as of late, but saw coyote tracks by the shop at work, so there is something to stalk soon if need be also

[3crows]

My new side lever .25 Marauder got it's first kill today. I was gifted a barrel by a GTA forum member (Thank You!!!!!) and so I was finally able to complete the rifle and sight it in. The new barrel shoots great and is on the money stacking JSB 34s at 30 yards.



A few hours later I noticed three bluebirds flitting about the east nest box in an agitated state. Then I saw the problem. A HOSP had attacked a female bluebird and the three males were fighting it. The female took refuge on a tree branch and the HOSP went in the house from which he had evicted the female bluebird. One of the male bluebirds was repeatedly going to the opening but was not having luck at getting the HOSP out.

I called my wife to bring me my shooting stick! The male took a perch atop the pole to which the house was attached and the HOSP flew out and landed atop the box about a foot apart. Range 40 yards, south wind at 4. Freshly sighted .25 side lever Marauder. I braced the rifle against the sliding glass door with my shooting stick for a solid aim. I worked the side lever to chamber a JSB, put the cross hairs center of body and then a skosh up and into the wind and squeezed the trigger. The nearly silent Marauder let loose a 34 grain pellet at 54 fpe and in less than a birds eye blink the HOSP exploded and the remains landed about ten feet from the box. All three males were eyeing the body, turning their heads sideways and looking at it, as if, like, what the heck!! The female went in her box and the male followed. I suspect the two other males are from last year's brood. It is way too early for actual nesting but the birds are resident and I see them get in the boxes during cold spells like we just had. I took a shovel and moved the dead HOSP remains away so as not to distract the bluebirds further.

[HunterWhite]

Nice shot on that homebreaker hosp!
Ok, so 54fpe, silent side lever M-Rod, house sparrow.  Nice.

So 54 FPE is enough for hosp; I'll write that down.

Hunter

[wolverine]

Nice shot on that homebreaker hosp!
Ok, so 54fpe, silent side lever M-Rod, house sparrow.  Nice.

So 54 FPE is enough for hosp; I'll write that down.

Hunter

A hosp can never be too dead.

[HunterWhite]

James, that M-Rod sure looks sharp!
I like the looks of the walnut stocks much that I ordered one for my M-Rod.
It looks like the tube is in two pieces. Is it steel where the hammer slides and titanium or aluminum where the air goes?


Hunter

[2A Georgia]

My new side lever .25 Marauder got it's first kill today. I was gifted a barrel by a GTA forum member (Thank You!!!!!) and so I was finally able to complete the rifle and sight it in. The new barrel shoots great and is on the money stacking JSB 34s at 30 yards.



A few hours later I noticed three bluebirds flitting about the east nest box in an agitated state. Then I saw the problem. A HOSP had attacked a female bluebird and the three males were fighting it. The female took refuge on a tree branch and the HOSP went in the house from which he had evicted the female bluebird. One of the male bluebirds was repeatedly going to the opening but was not having luck at getting the HOSP out.

I called my wife to bring me my shooting stick! The male took a perch atop the pole to which the house was attached and the HOSP flew out and landed atop the box about a foot apart. Range 40 yards, south wind at 4. Freshly sighted .25 side lever Marauder. I braced the rifle against the sliding glass door with my shooting stick for a solid aim. I worked the side lever to chamber a JSB, put the cross hairs center of body and then a skosh up and into the wind and squeezed the trigger. The nearly silent Marauder let loose a 34 grain pellet at 54 fpe and in less than a birds eye blink the HOSP exploded and the remains landed about ten feet from the box. All three males were eyeing the body, turning their heads sideways and looking at it, as if, like, what the heck!! The female went in her box and the male followed. I suspect the two other males are from last year's brood. It is way too early for actual nesting but the birds are resident and I see them get in the boxes during cold spells like we just had. I took a shovel and moved the dead HOSP remains away so as not to distract the bluebirds further.

One shot one kill...Tango Down Sierra One