One less Raccoon in the world! (Add your funny nuisance animal killing story)

[tombogan03884]

Last post was not politically correct. For that I apologize, in advance, if I offended anyone, I'll have to go to the Rev. Wright church and get "in line" with the program.

Sorry.

 You did not offend any one ( I thought it was hilariuos) but you will hear from my lawyer about the injuries I recieved when I fell out of my chair laughing. 

[DDMac]

Must be applied in the Louisiana context.
Mac.
ps. Used to work with a guy who came to work with a black eye about twice a year. Always in the summer. Didn't happen on the job or we would have known about it. After about four years and seeing how well he could handle himself in a scrap, I asked him how it happened so regularly? He explained that when he got out of the Army, he met and married a girl from Louisiana, of Cajun/Cherokee ancestry, who was a great cook and physically imposing. On weekends they would cook out by the river on his farm, drink beer and fish. After a 12 pack each, arguments would begin.. and near the end, he would begin to refer to her as a Coon-Ass this and Coon-Ass that. Not that she minded the title, it  just wasn't said respectfully enough. So, twice a year, she ended the argument with a shiner. Now that's lovin'. They are still married.
DMc.

[Hazcat]

UPDATE:

Just shot a 'possum this morning.  Used my 'new' 3 screw .22 (CCI magnum hp).

Here's what I don't believe.

He was standing on a fence post facing me and was not five feet from the end of the barrel.  I lined up between his eyes and squeezed one off.  He shook his head and STOOD THERE!  There is NO WAY I missed the bastard!

He then turned to 3/4 facing me and I took the 'hunters aim' and drilled him again at the left shoulder.  HE STOOD THERE AGAIN!  I'm thinking are these blank rounds ?  (I don't actually have any of those)   Then he shudders and falls off the post dead.

I haven't picked him up yet but I swear I didn't miss that first shot!  Are 'possums that tough?  (I'd say he is 15 - 20 pounds)

[twyacht]

I haven't picked him up yet but I swear I didn't miss that first shot!  Are 'possums that tough?  (I'd say he is 15 - 20 pounds)

Possums I have "fended" off, including a Rodney King/Maglite direct blow to the skull, and was amazed when it "walked away" un phased,. , lead me to believe they are pretty damn tough...

Pretty sure you didn't miss the first shot, could have deflected off the skull, (they are hard). Perhaps, .38 next time? 

[fightingquaker13]

They are rare and mystical creatures but worth the search.

Are those bubles you're blowing out of that thing? Because on my Key West vacation I found some fine glass ware products (for tobbaco use only) that might do better.
FQ13

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[fightingquaker13]

UPDATE:

Just shot a 'possum this morning.  Used my 'new' 3 screw .22 (CCI magnum hp).

Here's what I don't believe.

He was standing on a fence post facing me and was not five feet from the end of the barrel.  I lined up between his eyes and squeezed one off.  He shook his head and STOOD THERE!  There is NO WAY I missed the bastard!

He then turned to 3/4 facing me and I took the 'hunters aim' and drilled him again at the left shoulder.  HE STOOD THERE AGAIN!  I'm thinking are there blank rounds ?  (I don't actually have any of those)   Then he shudders and falls off the post dead.

I haven't picked him up yet but I swear I didn't miss that first shot!  Are 'possums that tough?  (I'd say he is 15 - 20 pounds)

Your experience is not unique. Possums have weird (thats the scientific term) central nervous systems. Its what lets them be shaken by a dog, while "playing possum" and then walk away five minutes later. From practical experience, a possum is dead when it deflates. Until then, treat it like a poltician who has been caught at something and has then "found Jesus" or is "going into rehab".
FQ13 who knows the Mozambique drill is a classic for a reason

[Hazcat]

Well, I just took a lookat him and I could not find a mark on his head!  I would bet my life that I hit him but I did not see anything (did not dig through the fur).  There was a lot of blood around his muzzel.

The shoulder shot hit exactly where I was aiming and made a nice exit wound.  He was dead before he hit the ground.

[Rastus]

Well, I just took a lookat him and I could not find a mark on his head!  I would bet my life that I hit him but I did not see anything (did not dig through the fur).  There was a lot of blood around his muzzel.
...

That first shot had to be a blank.  No doubt, uh-huh...it was a blank...fer sure.  You da' man, somebody has been messin' wit ur piece man, they done set u up on that first round...uh-huh.  Somethin' is up here, yup...dat's right.

Good thing you found out about that now, uh-huh.  

[Hazcat]

That first shot had to be a blank.  No doubt, uh-huh...it was a blank...fer sure.  You da' man, somebody has been messin' wit ur piece man, they done set u up on that first round...uh-huh.  Somethin' is up here, yup...dat's right.

Good thing you found out about that now, uh-huh. 

OH shut up, smart ass!

[jframesmith]

Funny this thread should come up today. At 0600 today, I caught a coon rummaging thru my bird feed bucket on the back porch. Usually they run off when I open the back door but this one took a few steps off the porch, stopped, turned around, and just stared at me. So, I shoved my 10/22 thru the crack in the door and popped him. He flopped around for about 10 seconds and died right there.

I was using the Aguila SSS 22LR load. Mrs. jframesmith calls them teenie weenie peenie loads because they look like a......well......you know what I mean.

Anyway, I like these for pest control because they  very effective and not much louder than a cap gun when fired thru a rifle.