cragman 2,769 Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Following on from my recent thread about using a rimmy for shooting rats, I went up to the farm tonight and got started. I shot 12, maybe one or two more but they bobbed down the hole with a headache. Just about to call it a night when I scanned around with the spotter and watched this fella making his way up to me. He got to within 25 yards. I flicked on the red light and smacked him straight in the napper. Lights out, he knew nowt about it. A fine fox in great condition. He’s heading to the taxidermist in the morning 12 Quote Link to post
Sausagedog 7,381 Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 I've been using my HMR on the rats. It's good. 1 Quote Link to post
cragman 2,769 Posted January 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 7 hours ago, BenBhoy said: Hmr? .22 rimmy 2 Quote Link to post
Squirrel_Basher 17,100 Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 Nice one sir .Used properly ,there isn’t much a .22 Wont drop . 2 Quote Link to post
philpot 4,981 Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 13 hours ago, Sausagedog said: I've been using my HMR on the rats. It's good. Is there anything left after the shot. Phil 1 Quote Link to post
David.evans 5,323 Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 Not much I would have thought , but like the woodcock , but we won’t go there 1 Quote Link to post
Sausagedog 7,381 Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 3 hours ago, philpot said: Is there anything left after the shot. Phil Actually it doesn't make that much mess. Some get opened up. 2 Quote Link to post
David.evans 5,323 Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 Not going of the thread , but aren’t most rats shot at less than 25 m , very expensive, when a sub 12 would kill you lot have to much ££££ 1 Quote Link to post
Sausagedog 7,381 Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 7 hours ago, David.evans said: Not going of the thread , but aren’t most rats shot at less than 25 m , very expensive, when a sub 12 would kill you lot have to much ££££ If I was shooting many yes. I'm only shooting a few when I do my rounds. If there are many I usually use a shotgun. Can't be arsed with a popgun Dave. 2 Quote Link to post
Deker 3,478 Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 On 13/01/2023 at 07:26, foxdropper said: Nice one sir .Used properly ,there isn’t much a .22 Wont drop . Just the same the Police have told me several times to dump my .22LR Pistol and get a bigger calibre!! Seems very odd to me when we all know about pistol difficulties that the Police are encouraging me to get a more powerful one. (I do get it, and I'm looking for one, just seems strange for the police to tell me to get more powerful) PS anyone know of a .357/38Special Revolver available anywhere, short as possible barrel, they seem like rocking horse doings at the moment! PPS the .22LR is VERY capable on fox when used properly and a lot bigger things, CLOSE with a Pistol when used properly! 3 Quote Link to post
Sausagedog 7,381 Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 9 hours ago, Deker said: Just the same the Police have told me several times to dump my .22LR Pistol and get a bigger calibre!! Seems very odd to me when we all know about pistol difficulties that the Police are encouraging me to get a more powerful one. (I do get it, and I'm looking for one, just seems strange for the police to tell me to get more powerful) PS anyone know of a .357/38Special Revolver available anywhere, short as possible barrel, they seem like rocking horse doings at the moment! PPS the .22LR is VERY capable on fox when used properly and a lot bigger things, CLOSE with a Pistol when used properly! Contact mjlmilitaria He is a section 5 dealer. https://mjlmilitaria.com/ Quote Link to post
Deker 3,478 Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 11 hours ago, Sausagedog said: Contact mjlmilitaria He is a section 5 dealer. https://mjlmilitaria.com/ Thanks for that, I can't see one listed but I'll drop them an email! 1 Quote Link to post
Sausagedog 7,381 Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 58 minutes ago, Deker said: Thanks for that, I can't see one listed but I'll drop them an email! Had a Glock in the other day..... Quote Link to post
Deker 3,478 Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, Sausagedog said: Had a Glock in the other day..... That may be an issue, my region favour revolvers! Quote Link to post
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