Gun tech had a good point about actual law compared to reality in BC. I'm thinking the 1000ft Blackhawk. 177. If im going to get jacked up by the tyrants, might just as well ethically eliminate the ravens. They're a enormous pest, blatant, in your face....one step from opening the door and taking bacon from the pan. I expect, one ...maybe two at less than 20yds to take a nap, if the rest learn and leave then I'm done.
Every store I go into in BC, that sells outdoors/firearms/ammo, I check out. Can't ever remember seeing anything but .177 and BB....ever, in decades. First and foremost I need to have the ability to shoot it, so it's. 177. Cheap, rather quiet way to solve a problem doesn't include a minimum $22 shipping fee for pellets from a big city specialty store.
I've actually never shot a Raven, it's limited to private land here, not crown. They serve a needed purpose in the bush. Here also served by eagles and vultures. However, here, on this property they destroy anything potentially food, making a horrible mess. As stated, they've killed livestock, attack dogs and cats, and even dive bomb people. Last week it seems one was struck by a car, so the whole north island murder was here. Their buddy is probably dead, but their here again in a huge way.
I have four 22 rimfires, but there's one next door neighbour that's a AH, and one down a bit across the road. Quiet, minimum, pest control. Even 22cb is too noisy. Don't need the hassle. Locally the only source is a Can tire one ferry away. If not the ruger, what other airgun. Understand, I'm not going to compete or ever collect....I hope.
