rodent infestation

[Bugzilla46310]

My 10 pump Daisy does pretty good too. BBs and pellets seem to work about the same. It did take a little practice though. Crossbows work well without much practice but shafts and tips can get expensive shooting at the ground.

I have too many close neighbors for much more than that. It would be bad for me to skip a bullet through someone’s window. It is temping to risk it some days when they are letting their dogs run loose but safety first. My dog stays home so I figure theirs can too. If they cared about their dog it wouldn’t be off their property.

You really have to be careful with those BB guns. I hear you’ll shoot your eye out!

 

[cyclops222]

Small animal killer traps. Trappers use them.

 

[tphoyt]

You really have to be careful with those BB guns. I hear you’ll shoot your eye out!

Sons of bitches Bumpises

 

[airshot]

Oh I have a gamo have a quiet 22 as well. I prefer the 20 gauge because it is instant death, I hate to see a wounded squirrel limp off.

Very rare to see one wounded with my rifle, dime size groups all day at 40 yards, 3/4 groups at 50 yds. Head shots only, either a clear miss or dead.

 

[DeepCMark58A]

Very rare to see one wounded with my rifle, dime size groups all day at 40 yards, 3/4 groups at 50 yds. Head shots only, either a clear miss or dead.

How far does a 22 round go? That is why I don't use a 22 bullet .

 

[aspeck]

It depends on what .22 you are using (short, long, magnum, hornet, etc) and how well you know your firearm and ballistics (how high you have to aim). They can reach out a long way, but accuracy is hindered the further out you go.

The muzzle velocity of a .22short is between 700-1100 fps. Once you hit 50 yards, because of the light weight of the bullet and the reduced speed, the bullet tends to drop rather quickly.

 

[tphoyt]

I can never read the word velocity without thing of the Holy Grail with a smile on my face.

 

[Jeff J]

You really have to be careful with those BB guns. I hear you’ll shoot your eye out!

My favorite Christmas movie!

 

[DeepCMark58A]

It depends on what .22 you are using (short, long, magnum, hornet, etc) and how well you know your firearm and ballistics (how high you have to aim). They can reach out a long way, but accuracy is hindered the further out you go.

The muzzle velocity of a .22short is between 700-1100 fps. Once you hit 50 yards, because of the light weight of the bullet and the reduced speed, the bullet tends to drop rather quickly.

Easier to skip the math and grab the old 20, I have things down range that limit weapon usage. I actually bait the squirrels into a safe position for the shot. I am not hunting I am culling.

 

[flashback]

I thought about trying a slingshot, I used to be pretty good at it as a kid. I'm not too concerned about wounds as there are plenty of predators and scavengers out there to clean up.

 

[airshot]

How far does a 22 round go? That is why I don't use a 22 bullet .

A .22 round can easily travel a mile, no one would take a shot at that distance with even a high powered rifle. If you can't take closeup shots in safety, far better to use traps of some form. Another reason for a good air rifle, after 100 yards the pellet will be in the dirt unless your aiming at a 45 degree angle up into the air....then again, don't shoot unless your sure you can hit it what your aiming at and be sure of a safe backstop !

 

[aspeck]

A .22 round can easily travel a mile, no one would take a shot at that distance with even a high powered rifle. If you can't take closeup shots in safety, far better to use traps of some form. Another reason for a good air rifle, after 100 yards the pellet will be in the dirt unless your aiming at a 45 degree angle up into the air....then again, don't shoot unless your sure you can hit it what your aiming at and be sure of a safe backstop !

I will disagree with the EASILY part. Yes, on a day when the atmospheric pressure is low and there is no wind and little humidity and you are aiming up but shooting down a slope with no obstacles you MIGHT make a mile long shot with no accuracy. However, under normal conditions the bullet will slow and gravity will pull the bullet to earth considerably short of a mile.

@DeepCMark58A, yes, easier to skip the math and shoot at close range with a 20ga low brass or an air rifle, or any of the handgun loads in bird shot.

 

[DeepCMark58A]

I will disagree with the EASILY part. Yes, on a day when the atmospheric pressure is low and there is no wind and little humidity and you are aiming up but shooting down a slope with no obstacles you MIGHT make a mile long shot with no accuracy. However, under normal conditions the bullet will slow and gravity will pull the bullet to earth considerably short of a mile.

@DeepCMark58A, yes, easier to skip the math and shoot at close range with a 20ga low brass or an air rifle, or any of the handgun loads in bird shot.

Oh on occasion I grab the judge and a 410 shell or 2

 

[Bugzilla46310]

No one really talks about deterrents. As I previously mentioned when we moved a bird feeder away from the pole barn, mice activity greatly decreased. Our camper is on the other side of the barn under an RV shed with a stone floor. When I was putting in the stone, I also spread mothballs, another deterrent, under the stone. I will occasionally spread some more on top of the stone, but haven’t done that in a few years. In fall, I ensure leaves are cleaned out from the shed as they collect in one area of the shed. Then we use Granda Gus and dryer fabric sheets in the camper when I winterize it. We have had no rodent issues. I have also planted mint, another deterrent, in some areas. They say to rotate deterrents so the rodents don’t get accustomed to it.

The RV shed is 15’ from the woods and currently has a squirrel nest in a tree right there. Also we have 2 wildlife feeding station in the front yard where deer, squirrels, birds, turkeys, possums and I’m sure others eat, so why would they want to chew into an RV or boat. Yes we spend a tad on bird food and corn, but we enjoy the wildlife and have had no RV brake ins!

 

[cyclops222]

I started feeding the birds during very cold days. A feeder and Pumpkin seeds on the patio. Big mistake.
They ate and **** at the same time and place. Deer, Turkeys, Crows, All types of robin sized birds. Squirrels, cats and foxes. 50# of seed a week was about normal. Washing the patio every couple of days ended my generosity. .

 

[Jeff J]

I knew of a guy many years ago who took to feeding wild turkeys in his front yard because he liked to watch them. It wasn’t long before they were on top of his cars scratching paint and crapping. There hasn’t been a wild turkey spotted in this neighborhood since.

My dad drives turkeys off with a Daisy BB gun when they come into the yard. He has never fed them or any other wildlife so they don’t have much incentive to hang out.

 

[Bugzilla46310]

I knew of a guy many years ago who took to feeding wild turkeys in his front yard because he liked to watch them. It wasn’t long before they were on top of his cars scratching paint and crapping. There hasn’t been a wild turkey spotted in this neighborhood since.

My dad drives turkeys off with a Daisy BB gun when they come into the yard. He has never fed them or any other wildlife so they don’t have much incentive to hang out.

But if the SHTF occurs, my food supply is will not be in short supply!

 

[Jeff J]

But if the SHTF occurs, my food supply is will not be in short supply!

Looking at the pictures, it doesn’t appear that your food supply would be cut off when SHTF even if you didn’t feed the wildlife. Although, you may have to leave the house to get a shot at it. Where will you buy your bait when SHTF? Money won’t be any good and the stores will be looted.

 

[FLATHEAD]

But if the SHTF occurs, my food supply is will not be in short supply!

Myself as well. Feeding my family would be the very least of my worries.

 

[WIMUSKY]

Didn't realize grey squirrels eat meat too. Have one chewing on a deer leg....