They have been working their way up the Island from Victoria.We have to get them before they start to chew some North Island house wiring.
Chiappa Little Badger Mod Project - Holy Moley....
- Thread starter cdncowboy
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They have been working their way up the Island from Victoria.We have to get them before they start to chew some North Island house wiring.
grimreefer
Regular
- Location
- Vancouver Island
Would love to help out with that, but we can't even shoot a BB gun around here with our bylaws.
Grey squirrels in my area are gone. Chased out a few years ago by red squirrels, which I hadn't seen in over 20 years. These red ones seem to be half the size but twice as aggressive. Black squirrels still seem to be doing well enough, despite my dog trying to correct that. Once in a while when they try to get into the roof or garage I have to pull out the pellet gun to deal with them.
wayupnorth
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Northern Alberta
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wayupnorth
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Northern Alberta
they could be a tich longer but they work good, i have a pic on my ipad, ill go get it and post it.
wayupnorth
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Northern Alberta
pics
There's a CGNer single handedly holding the grey squirrel line just north of Nanaimo, I'm sure he'll chime in shortly
FreedomIsn'tFree
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Republic of Buffalo.
I have a M6 Scout .22/410 and I think it is a great choice for a backpack rifle. I like the little badger, but I really like having the option of the .410 the Scout offers.
I bet many of us Chiappa LB owners would love a Springfield M6 Scout, but they are just too pricey now.
FreedomIsn'tFree
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Republic of Buffalo.
The price is a problem with them now. Even though I have a Scout I still wouldn't mind owning a Badger. A remake of the original all metal Scout, at a decent price, would go over very well I would think. I picked mine up for a good price, in like new condition, but wouldn't pay what they go for now.
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- Location
- Vancouver Island
"Exterminate! Extermnate!"
It's true. IIRC it was some lonely Scotsman pining for the fjords and highlands who 'introduced' them.
Two years ago we were nearly overrun by them. We had the Scots Greys (aka "Old Grumblers" (size of housecats) and the smaller, more agile "Black Rangers". It was war. By summer's end I'd pegged off 23 of the blighters. Finally I murdered their Queen by placing bait out in the meadow just at the treeline. I didn't have long to wait--one 38g .22LR just behind the ear and it was lights out for her. I felt kind of bad because she was
such a fetching young thing, but that was key to our victory. No more came after that, despite my friends warnings about how "Nature abhors a vacuum", and so on.
The expected Spring Offensive never materialized in 2016.
Now we've got a couple young Rangers and one small Grey scouting around on recce, but so far no "reconnaissance in force".
Do not confuse these species with our local (native) little RED SQUIRREL. We nurture these little scamps as their antics can be most amusing. They are protected here. The other two are officially listed as "pests" so it's always "open season" on the Greys and Rangers. Bushy-tailed rats.
Good hunting.
CW
Machman-- Bagged any more bullfrogs lately?
It's true. IIRC it was some lonely Scotsman pining for the fjords and highlands who 'introduced' them.
Two years ago we were nearly overrun by them. We had the Scots Greys (aka "Old Grumblers" (size of housecats) and the smaller, more agile "Black Rangers". It was war. By summer's end I'd pegged off 23 of the blighters. Finally I murdered their Queen by placing bait out in the meadow just at the treeline. I didn't have long to wait--one 38g .22LR just behind the ear and it was lights out for her. I felt kind of bad because she was
such a fetching young thing, but that was key to our victory. No more came after that, despite my friends warnings about how "Nature abhors a vacuum", and so on.
The expected Spring Offensive never materialized in 2016.
Now we've got a couple young Rangers and one small Grey scouting around on recce, but so far no "reconnaissance in force".
Do not confuse these species with our local (native) little RED SQUIRREL. We nurture these little scamps as their antics can be most amusing. They are protected here. The other two are officially listed as "pests" so it's always "open season" on the Greys and Rangers. Bushy-tailed rats.
Good hunting.
CW
Machman-- Bagged any more bullfrogs lately?
No more bullfrogs have appeared in the pond, but I will be vigilant.
Thanks for stopping the invasive squirrel army from moving North Island!
Regarding other invasive species, I've also been battling Scotch Broom & Spurge (Daphne).
Thanks for stopping the invasive squirrel army from moving North Island!
Regarding other invasive species, I've also been battling Scotch Broom & Spurge (Daphne).
grimreefer
Regular
- Location
- Vancouver Island
Pretty well done. Added sling attachment loops with paracord and made a sling. Vortex Viper RDS. Just need to find some decent quick detach clips for the sling.
wayupnorth
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Northern Alberta
i just grabbed a roll of thread tape off my workbench and put a wrap on the threads.
locked the cap on there good and solid.
grimreefer
Regular
- Location
- Vancouver Island
Sighted in my RDS today, did some plinking....and then took the optic off. I actually don't mind the irons on this rifle...
unstableryan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Beautiful Okanagan Valley
Fun guns. I love mine.
I'll get a better elastic, but it works.
I'll get a better elastic, but it works.
