Ed Kennell 35,042 #1 Posted August 10, 2015 This little vagrant took up residency under my horse barn.So I fed him some apples and took him for a ride on the 875. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 8,915 #2 Posted August 10, 2015 I have his cousin under my shed. The wife named him Ralph. I have been instructed to leave Ralph alone. I have considered give him a Prestone cocktail. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,826 #3 Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) All such creatures are very susceptible to heavy metal poisoning. Usually delivered through the skin at 36-3800 fpm.Varmint Cong comes to mind:-)FREEZE GOPHER! Edited August 10, 2015 by Aldon 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,875 #4 Posted August 10, 2015 All such creatures are very susceptible to heavy metal poisoning. Usually delivered through the skin at 36-3800 fpm.Varmint Cong comes to mind:-)FREEZE GOPHER! http://www.amazon.com/Benjamin-Varmint-Power-Rifle-0-22-Calibre/dp/B00IVKAGQ4 works great, night or day. I had no idea it was as powerful as it is until I decided to "sting" a raccoon digging in my trash cans. I had to hide the body the next AM. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,042 #5 Posted August 10, 2015 When I released him, he was last seen headed South at max speed...around 0.3MPH. If he doesn't stop or change course, He should be in Maryland in 3 days. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,287 #6 Posted August 10, 2015 I hope that was a real long ride Ed or he will be back......Should have put him on a steady diet of lead....... course then his cousins would all move in. Chucks can do some serious damage 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,287 #7 Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) Hey....wait a minute.....weren't those apples for the Deere?!?!?!? Edited August 10, 2015 by WHX4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #8 Posted August 10, 2015 All such creatures are very susceptible to heavy metal poisoning. Usually delivered through the skin at 36-3800 fpm.Varmint Cong comes to mind:-)FREEZE GOPHER! This is what my brother calls "High speed lead poisoning!" All such creatures are very susceptible to heavy metal poisoning. Usually delivered through the skin at 36-3800 fpm.Varmint Cong comes to mind:-)FREEZE GOPHER! This is what my brother calls "High speed lead poisoning!" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,934 #9 Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) Hey Ed...could you do me a favor please...stop by here, pick up his little brother?He wants a ride too. Edited August 10, 2015 by AMC RULES 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,042 #10 Posted August 10, 2015 Aww shucks...he looks too happy to move. Is he enlarging the basement of the "MAGIC SHED" ? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,934 #11 Posted August 10, 2015 I think he's currently... adding a basement to his basement. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael D Conley 148 #12 Posted August 10, 2015 I gave four of them a ride this month! They we're destroying my sisters garden and yard! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HokieAg07 129 #13 Posted August 11, 2015 I have his cousin under my shed. The wife named him Ralph. I have been instructed to leave Ralph alone. I have considered give him a Prestone cocktail. I had his entire extended family over here in Sandston earlier in the year. One by one they met their fate by 12 gauge or trap. Good luck with yours! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,875 #14 Posted August 11, 2015 I gave four of them a ride this month! They we're destroying my sisters garden and yard! I have to dispatch mine quietly, can't shoot a real gun, other than hunting season, and even then, shotgun only. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 8,915 #15 Posted August 11, 2015 I have his cousin under my shed. The wife named him Ralph. I have been instructed to leave Ralph alone. I have considered give him a Prestone cocktail. I had his entire extended family over here in Sandston earlier in the year. One by one they met their fate by 12 gauge or trap. Good luck with yours! Since I live in city limits I don't think I could get away with 12 gauge. Last year one was acting real strange so my wife's pellet rifle too care of him. My wife named the dang groundhog but hates squirrels. So she has a pump pellet /BB rifle for the rats with long tails. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,875 #16 Posted August 11, 2015 I wish I could get the damn mouse/vole eating my tomatoes! Grrr!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sprocket 48 #17 Posted August 11, 2015 Our neighbors have named theirs Gordon - I pronounce it "Gor-don"CB loads or 22 short are about the same noise, trajectory and so on...just saying.My situation prohibits me from using such "high speed lead poisoning" techniques but I like the style. I'm limited to air propulsion and prefer the Crossman America Classic in 177 flavor since my Crossman 357 detonated - short range only...There are no "Reds" nearby to keep out of the shed but there's a few "black & white Stripes" around - the gray tree rats are not a problem - no "racing stripes" aka Chippers either. Not here, not yet.If I were serious about some fruit - the raspberries would have netting etc. - I'd plant a pear, an apple and a different apple tree and plock a hammock down and just keep things in order using a 177 single stroke like I was 8 years old again... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 58,520 #18 Posted August 11, 2015 I gave four of them a ride this month! They we're destroying my sisters garden and yard! what caliber is that? I imagine they won't heal from those stings! I love my 17HMR, need more varmints in the field to pop at! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael D Conley 148 #19 Posted August 11, 2015 I gave four of them a ride this month! They we're destroying my sisters garden and yard! what caliber is that? I imagine they won't heal from those stings! I love my 17HMR, need more varmints in the field to pop at! 22.250 Remington 700 bull barrel with a 12x mounted on top! Glasses and floated with a very light trigger pull. Coyote - Hog buster. I lose sleep wondering with my lower caliber weapons (if they happen to make it back to thier dens) if I have done my job. No guess work with the 250! Just way to many of the destructive varmints this year. Big sis is forever greatful especially after her husband shot thier shed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,321 #20 Posted August 11, 2015 I gave four of them a ride this month! They we're destroying my sisters garden and yard! what caliber is that? I imagine they won't heal from those stings! I love my 17HMR, need more varmints in the field to pop at! ... Big sis is forever greatful especially after her husband shot thier shed. Okay, where's THAT photo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,826 #21 Posted August 11, 2015 I gave four of them a ride this month! They we're destroying my sisters garden and yard! what caliber is that? I imagine they won't heal from those stings! I love my 17HMR, need more varmints in the field to pop at! 22.250 Remington 700 bull barrel with a 12x mounted on top! Glasses and floated with a very light trigger pull. Coyote - Hog buster. I lose sleep wondering with my lower caliber weapons (if they happen to make it back to thier dens) if I have done my job. No guess work with the 250! Just way to many of the destructive varmints this year. Big sis is forever greatful especially after her husband shot thier shed. When Sheds become pests, they require much bigger armament! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,934 #22 Posted August 11, 2015 For them really pesky sheds...I like to say...go big, or stay home. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagersolut 611 #23 Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) If I don't stay on top of it all year, they will destroy my gardenMe horse and wagon go for a ride every day to check them...9 so far this year ....23 last year. Edited August 11, 2015 by Lagersolut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,321 #24 Posted August 12, 2015 When I released him, he was last seen headed South at max speed...around 0.3MPH. If he doesn't stop or change course, He should be in Maryland in 3 days. If I don't stay on top of it all year, they will destroy my gardenMe horse and wagon go for a ride every day to check them...9 so far this year ....23 last year. Umm, Ed ... Is there any chance your critters are heading west instead of south? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,042 #25 Posted August 12, 2015 He could make a right turn and end up in Spring Grove, But if he turns East toward Phoenixville, He will have to use the Norman Wood Bridge to get across the Susquehanna River.So I doubt you will see him in your garden Tuna, but if you do, he likes to eat apples and ride tractors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites