Dead Pest of the Day

[A.K.A. Tommy Boy]

Fish heads and guts in the bait station composters attracted what I thought were raccoons this morning but when I hit the lights turns out it was armadillo’s.  They move quick when the light comes on andI only had time for a boiler room shot at about twenty yards.  Armadillos are not armor plated but they can be tough.  I know from experience that a shoulder shot will anchor one.  I hit this one within an inch of where I was aiming with a 25.39gr JSB King from the Hatsan mod 135.  It knocked the dilla’ down!  It got up and ran off of course but it was a lethal shot.  Flash and Belle found it this morning underneath the tiny house.  Graveyard dead.

First blood for the mod 135!

My IPad is so old now that I can’t upload photos from it anymore!

Good shot Carter.

I would imagine that a 25 cal. 135 Hatsan hits really hard.


Best Wishes - Tom

[Nukall856]

 Yesterday it was raining on and off throughout the day. This didn't stop me though from giving 2 of my airguns fresh air in the light rain and drizzle. Starting with the DP880#05212 open sights a EHD 7.9gr. this puts out 670FPS at 10 pumps. I took out 3 chirpers in short order.
 I then got a Dove-Picrail and 21mm rings and a plain CP4x32mm got it mounted level and sighted in to hit 1 hairball high at 20 yards and 10 pumps with CPD 7.4gr. This is yard work so using a pellet with low BC and one that has less ricochet potential is good while I'm around town. Adventures to out town limits require Domed, Pointed or HP to reach abit further and carry energy efficiently.
 After the DP880 setup I took 2 more chirpers, one was at 30 yards holding high on chest and a tad of windage.
 Next I took out the 1377x18"+BRLDC. Aluminum breech, Dove-Picrail+ UX 4x32mm and EEII 7.5gr. With this setup I took 3 chirpers from 20 - 25 yards. Today I'll be sending more lead to the chirpers. There is some wind but no rain yet.

NVak

[Nukall856]

1377x18"

NVak

[Back_Roads]

 Nice shooting on the Armadillo Carter , and the chirpers  Nukall ! Sweet 1377 also.

[Nukall856]

Back_Roads,
 Thankyou,
 You are getting a lot done in your area in eliminating pests and game, Excellent Work Back_Roads, keep up the good shots.. I like alot of the work you do in modifying your airguns. I herebye bestow unto you the newly forged MacGyver Award for your excellence in modifying airguns of many types.
 I took two of the chirpers yesterday using the C2100B, not as many showed up yesterday. No pics as I was abit busy getting other things done.

NVak

[Blowpipe Sam]

Thanks James! I was hoping for a raccoon whenI hauled the mod 135 up the stairs but a Dilla’ will do!  I guess if you hit an armadillo at a pretty acute angle you’ld get a ricochet.  Their “armor” is keratic tissue maybe as thick as your thumbnail backed up by a leathery skin.  That stuff about .22 LR bouncing off is bull.  Hit them obliquely with a 17 fpe air rifle and you will get a good penetration.  That’s why I knew the mod 135 could do the job

[Snatchcan]

My 3.5 year old mutt got his first chipper today. He's been working on his stealth and patience as they come down from the boxelder out of the neighbors yard.  And he finally bagged one!  He was so proud!

[Back_Roads]

My 3.5 year old mutt got his first chipper today. He's been working on his stealth and patience as they come down from the boxelder out of the neighbors yard.  And he finally bagged one!  He was so proud!

Atta Boy !!!

[Ike the GSD]

Red squirrel aprox 28 yards Diana 350 .22 H&N Terminators👍

[Back_Roads]

Red squirrel aprox 28 yards Diana 350 .22 H&N  Terminators👍

Yeah it is!   Terminated !!!

[Ike the GSD]

Red squirrel aprox 28 yards Diana 350 .22 H&N  Terminators👍

Yeah it is!   Terminated !!!

I tell you what those pellets blow big holes in stuff LOL!! That red squirrel had a 30+ caliber exit wound 👀! My Sister just took three garbage bags of walnuts out of her camping trailer because of these little rodents🐿

[only1harry]

Red squirrel aprox 28 yards Diana 350 .22 H&N Terminators👍

Nice shooting Wes!  What scope are you using on your D350? 
The 350 is awesome.  I like the way it feels and shoots and my 48 too.  Nothing shot by my 350 .22 has ever walked or crawled away, from squirrels & crows to raccoons and Groundhogs.

[Ike the GSD]

Red squirrel aprox 28 yards Diana 350 .22 H&N Terminators👍

Nice shooting Wes!  What scope are you using on your D350? 
The 350 is awesome.  I like the way it feels and shoots and my 48 too.  Nothing shot by my 350 .22 has ever walked or crawled away, from squirrels & crows to raccoons and Groundhogs.

Thanks Harry, I have a Tasco AIR 3-9X40 mounted on the 350, it's been on there almost a year with no issues and the glass is pretty clear for the price, about the only thing negative I can say about the scope and it's not really a negative is that it has duplex crosshairs rather than mil-dots, other than that I can't complain with tax and shipping It cost me about $67.00 I looked at the Vortec 4-12x40 Crossfire II when I went to Sportsman's Warehouse and I'm seriously considering buying one, they're super clear and the warranty is the best I've seen from a scope mfg plus they have an excellent crosshair . Life Time no questions asked<<<👍 https://vortexoptics.com/crossfire-ii-4-12x40-ao-dead-hold-bdc-moa.html

[Back_Roads]

 I think we got ahead of the Chipmunks, a stray cat has showed up to give us a hand I have been blasting HOSP for a 1/2 hour after work the last week, many drop in places I never will find them, and why waste time looking when I need to be shooting This one landed on the new fence we are building, it landed a yard behind the post he sat on

[2A Georgia]

I think we got ahead of the Chipmunks, a stray cat has showed up to give us a hand I have been blasting HOSP for a 1/2 hour after work the last week, many drop in places I never will find them, and why waste time looking when I need to be shooting This one landed on the new fence we are building, it landed a yard behind the post he sat on

Good shooting Sir.  I see those Blue Condors are MOHOSP accurate :-)

[A.K.A. Tommy Boy]

The chipmunk pesting continues.

There just doesn't seem to be any end to this.

I keep knocking them down and they just keep coming.

So far today, I managed 2 head shots and one body shot at 25 yards with the .177 cal Stoeger S3000C

One scampered off before I could reload but it will be back sometime.

I set out a trap as well.


Best Wishes - Tom

[Back_Roads]

 I get a weekend break from chipmunks never see then around home, feral cats must keep them in check \

 Keep them at bay Tom!

[only1harry]

I think we got ahead of the Chipmunks, a stray cat has showed up to give us a hand I have been blasting HOSP for a 1/2 hour after work the last week, many drop in places I never will find them, and why waste time looking when I need to be shooting This one landed on the new fence we are building, it landed a yard behind the post he sat on

Good shooting Sir.  I see those Blue Condors are MOHOSP accurate :-)

Please be careful and take time to identify English Sparrows (House sparrow) carefully.  The one in your pic next to the blue condor has a yellow on its beak.  HOSP's do not have any yellow on their beak or around it.  None of the English Sparrows I have shot had any yellow anywhere.. unless you shot a very young one, I don't know..  HOSPs have pinkish to light brown/beige beaks, and the females always have a tan line straight back from their eye.  If the line from the eye back is dark (or black) it is a different sparrow species. 

Also HOSP's have a ticker beak than their cousins like the more common Song & Chipping sparrows or White-throated sparrows we see in our backyards, which probably intimidates other similarly sized sparrows and why they clear out when HOSP's arrive.  Male HOSP's have a grey & rust colored crown on top of their head, and a big black round spot on their upper chest.  Other than that HOSP's do not have any streaks or spots on their chest or belly.  Female HOSP's are more plain looking and have an off-while or light beige belly with no markings, and their wings are plain light brown, whereas the male HOSP also has reddish and dark brown wings, brighter than the females'.  Male sparrows usually have a black beak.

Harry

[Back_Roads]

I think we got ahead of the Chipmunks, a stray cat has showed up to give us a hand I have been blasting HOSP for a 1/2 hour after work the last week, many drop in places I never will find them, and why waste time looking when I need to be shooting This one landed on the new fence we are building, it landed a yard behind the post he sat on

Good shooting Sir.  I see those Blue Condors are MOHOSP accurate :-)

Please be careful and take time to identify English Sparrows (House sparrow) carefully.  The one in your pic next to the blue condor has a yellow on its beak.  HOSP's do not have any yellow on their beak or around it.  None of the English Sparrows I have shot had any yellow anywhere.. unless you shot a very young one, I don't know..  HOSPs have pinkish to light brown/beige beaks, and the females always have a tan line straight back from their eye.  If the line from the eye back is dark (or black) it is a different sparrow species. 

Also HOSP's have a ticker beak than their cousins like the more common Song & Chipping sparrows or White-throated sparrows we see in our backyards, which probably intimidates other similarly sized sparrows and why they clear out when HOSP's arrive.  Male HOSP's have a grey & rust colored crown on top of their head, and a big black round spot on their upper chest.  Other than that HOSP's do not have any streaks or spots on their chest or belly.  Female HOSP's are more plain looking and have an off-while or light beige belly with no markings, and their wings are plain light brown, whereas the male HOSP also has reddish and dark brown wings, brighter than the females'.  Male sparrows usually have a black beak.

Harry

Juveniles are a plenty ATM

[Novagun]

Took my Gamo Hunter for a walk down by the cattle yards . Not many rabbits about but I got one at about 30 yards. I had Mac with me on lead and had to drop it and stand on it to take the shot . This is the first rabbit I have shot in months . Had to crawl under the electic fence to get it. Mac, at 8 months realy didn't know what was happening but when we got to the carcass he grabbed it and gave it a good tussle . He is now on the back lawn mouthing it  he us working at opening it up to get a feed . Will leave him to it for a while.