Would a decent air rifle kill a grey squirrel?
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NeMiSiS said:
[/URL I also have Camo from above, so I am invisible really.
You may scoff but if you look closely I am actually standing behind that trestle in a brick painted dust suit.
As for being an Amateur well, how many professionals do you know who use spitfire pellets.
Edited by NeMiSiS on Friday 27th May 08:43
. Unless some of the grey ones sneak over the border.
simo1863 said:
I used to use an air rifle for pest control until I expanded the shotgun collection and had to sell, unfortunately shotguns aren't really good for the task. Most of the land isn't suitable for using them and when you do it tends to make a lot of mess.
My method now is the olde trap and bludgeon.... not sure what the sexual perversion guy would make of that but I do sometimes wake up wearing (only) a tutu and having no recollection of the night before
I've got a couple of shotguns at home too. I've resisted the temptation to use them on squirrels.My method now is the olde trap and bludgeon.... not sure what the sexual perversion guy would make of that but I do sometimes wake up wearing (only) a tutu and having no recollection of the night before
My grandad used to take them out with a shotgun though. I always remember laughing at his shot peppered bird feeders
This man is the answer for the OP Squirrel Hunter
He does the job, and creates a fully narrated documentary that can be shared on the thread.
Did anyone else run into the Hog Hunters NSFV after watching the tannerite clip posted by Vandenberg?
Very NSFV (Not Safe For Vegetarians)
For anyone who regrets not having been in Vietnam as a Huey door gunner.
ETA
Sorry both clips quite NSFV
He does the job, and creates a fully narrated documentary that can be shared on the thread.
Did anyone else run into the Hog Hunters NSFV after watching the tannerite clip posted by Vandenberg?
Very NSFV (Not Safe For Vegetarians)
For anyone who regrets not having been in Vietnam as a Huey door gunner.
ETA
Sorry both clips quite NSFV
NeMiSiS said:
Well this has taken a turn for the worse.
Just to clarify I have never killed anything that wasn't trying to kill me.
We went to Antalya - Delphin palace and one of the afternoon past times was target shooting on the beach. My then 10 YO loved it, so when back home I went to the local gunsmiths to buy s cheap rifle for plinking.
When in the shop I saw a W&S hurricane which reminded me of my youth, so I bought that for reminiscent sake, then I saw the Zoraki pump and the scopes/lasers/mag lites/ mounts/reticle displays/etc , so a cheap plinker turned into something else, as usual.
I would rather have a target match with my son than kill something for sport, in fact I would rather shoot at bottles or links cans than living things.
Likewise, I just don't get this, the squirrels don't know that the food is not for them, crazy really, just don't feed the birds then, simples! Just to clarify I have never killed anything that wasn't trying to kill me.
We went to Antalya - Delphin palace and one of the afternoon past times was target shooting on the beach. My then 10 YO loved it, so when back home I went to the local gunsmiths to buy s cheap rifle for plinking.
When in the shop I saw a W&S hurricane which reminded me of my youth, so I bought that for reminiscent sake, then I saw the Zoraki pump and the scopes/lasers/mag lites/ mounts/reticle displays/etc , so a cheap plinker turned into something else, as usual.
I would rather have a target match with my son than kill something for sport, in fact I would rather shoot at bottles or links cans than living things.
I find it funny how the shooters are making it sound like they're doing a public service, it is for sport!
Anyone who gets their kicks killing animals troubles me. If you find squirrels in your loft yeah call in the professionals, if in your garden well just let'em be eh!
coldsnap said:
NeMiSiS said:
Well this has taken a turn for the worse.
Just to clarify I have never killed anything that wasn't trying to kill me.
We went to Antalya - Delphin palace and one of the afternoon past times was target shooting on the beach. My then 10 YO loved it, so when back home I went to the local gunsmiths to buy s cheap rifle for plinking.
When in the shop I saw a W&S hurricane which reminded me of my youth, so I bought that for reminiscent sake, then I saw the Zoraki pump and the scopes/lasers/mag lites/ mounts/reticle displays/etc , so a cheap plinker turned into something else, as usual.
I would rather have a target match with my son than kill something for sport, in fact I would rather shoot at bottles or links cans than living things.
Likewise, I just don't get this, the squirrels don't know that the food is not for them, crazy really, just don't feed the birds then, simples! Just to clarify I have never killed anything that wasn't trying to kill me.
We went to Antalya - Delphin palace and one of the afternoon past times was target shooting on the beach. My then 10 YO loved it, so when back home I went to the local gunsmiths to buy s cheap rifle for plinking.
When in the shop I saw a W&S hurricane which reminded me of my youth, so I bought that for reminiscent sake, then I saw the Zoraki pump and the scopes/lasers/mag lites/ mounts/reticle displays/etc , so a cheap plinker turned into something else, as usual.
I would rather have a target match with my son than kill something for sport, in fact I would rather shoot at bottles or links cans than living things.
I find it funny how the shooters are making it sound like they're doing a public service, it is for sport!
Anyone who gets their kicks killing animals troubles me. If you find squirrels in your loft yeah call in the professionals, if in your garden well just let'em be eh!
Jarcy said:
wilwak said:
Pointed hunting pellets are essential. They are far more effective than round nosed pellets.
Back in the day, I used to have .177 cal feathered darts. Are these the same thing? I imagine lethal with a body shot.Darts are for playing with.
SHutchinson said:
I quite like grey squirrels. How about a squirrel proof bird feeder?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/301965074193?lpid=122&chn=ps&googleloc=9050377&poi=&campaignid=207297426&device=c&adgroupid=13585920426&rlsatarget=aud-133395220866%3Apla-75952154106&adtype=pla&crdt=0I do feel that a lot of the people taking the anti-pest control stance here have never had to deal with a real problem in their life...
.177, .20, .22 or .25 will all do the job, the primary requirement is to be accurate which needs practice.
If you are going out to get a rifle for pest control then consider where you will practice first etc.
For the record, shooting is a fun, disciplined past time to be encouraged not villified.
.177, .20, .22 or .25 will all do the job, the primary requirement is to be accurate which needs practice.
If you are going out to get a rifle for pest control then consider where you will practice first etc.
For the record, shooting is a fun, disciplined past time to be encouraged not villified.
They had a squirrel issue at a warehouse where my dad works. One of the chaps is a bit of a hunter, so he rigged up a trap.
One day, they went into work and a squirrel was in the trap. As they all stood around looking at it, it was snarling and sort of barking at them. It was also going nuts at the cage trying to get out.
The chap who trapped it went outside, calmly walked back in with an air rifle, pointed it at the squirrel in the cage, fired and took most of it's head off at point blank range.
Now, I'm a wildlife fan, but am not bothered about pest control.
One day, they went into work and a squirrel was in the trap. As they all stood around looking at it, it was snarling and sort of barking at them. It was also going nuts at the cage trying to get out.
The chap who trapped it went outside, calmly walked back in with an air rifle, pointed it at the squirrel in the cage, fired and took most of it's head off at point blank range.
Now, I'm a wildlife fan, but am not bothered about pest control.
funkyrobot said:
They had a squirrel issue at a warehouse where my dad works. One of the chaps is a bit of a hunter, so he rigged up a trap.
One day, they went into work and a squirrel was in the trap. As they all stood around looking at it, it was snarling and sort of barking at them. It was also going nuts at the cage trying to get out.
The chap who trapped it went outside, calmly walked back in with a Magnum 44, pointed it at the squirrel in the cage, fired and took most of it's head off at point blank range.
Now, I'm a wildlife fan, but am not bothered about pest control.
EFA One day, they went into work and a squirrel was in the trap. As they all stood around looking at it, it was snarling and sort of barking at them. It was also going nuts at the cage trying to get out.
The chap who trapped it went outside, calmly walked back in with a Magnum 44, pointed it at the squirrel in the cage, fired and took most of it's head off at point blank range.
Now, I'm a wildlife fan, but am not bothered about pest control.
(It's impossible to do so much damage with a tiny lead pellet measuring circa 5mm across.)
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