Comments on: Solving the squirrel on the roof problem http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/30/solving-the-squirrel-on-the-roof-problem/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:10:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Taniyah Woolridge http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/30/solving-the-squirrel-on-the-roof-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-85385 Taniyah Woolridge Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:05:09 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/30/solving-the-squirrel-on-the-roof-problem/#comment-85385 Thank you for your blog post. Keep writing. Thank you for your blog post. Keep writing.

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]]> By: Matt in AZ http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/30/solving-the-squirrel-on-the-roof-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-59624 Matt in AZ Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:09:48 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/30/solving-the-squirrel-on-the-roof-problem/#comment-59624 I'm with Fuzzy on this. I use a Benjamin 392 that shoots a 14.3 gr .22 cal pellet at 600 fps, not the flattest shooting, but cottontails out to 45 yards or so are asking for it. I would think that if someone was looking for an excuse to buy a really nice air rifle, then rodents destroying your dwelling is a great one. I should point out that I shoot my pellet guns much more than all of my "real" guns. Three or four days a week I feel the need to ventilate a tin can or two and find it is the most time/cost effective way for me to get trigger time. I’m with Fuzzy on this. I use a Benjamin 392 that shoots a 14.3 gr .22 cal pellet at 600 fps, not the flattest shooting, but cottontails out to 45 yards or so are asking for it. I would think that if someone was looking for an excuse to buy a really nice air rifle, then rodents destroying your dwelling is a great one. I should point out that I shoot my pellet guns much more than all of my “real” guns. Three or four days a week I feel the need to ventilate a tin can or two and find it is the most time/cost effective way for me to get trigger time.

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]]> By: Fuzzy 39 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/30/solving-the-squirrel-on-the-roof-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-16558 Fuzzy 39 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:48:51 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/30/solving-the-squirrel-on-the-roof-problem/#comment-16558 Squirrels and pidgons are real pest, they damage homes and commercial property. I have been using my .177 air rifle (1000FTPerSEC). It kill the critters but does not damage my roof or siding. I guess if I missed them it would dent the roof tiles or the siding. It works fine on feral cats, raccons and dogs. One shot=one kill. It works for me. Fuzzy Squirrels and pidgons are real pest, they damage homes and commercial property.

I have been using my .177 air rifle (1000FTPerSEC). It kill the critters but does not damage my roof or siding.
I guess if I missed them it would dent the roof tiles or the siding.

It works fine on feral cats, raccons and dogs. One shot=one kill.

It works for me. Fuzzy

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]]> By: Billll http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/30/solving-the-squirrel-on-the-roof-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-2639 Billll Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:19:00 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/30/solving-the-squirrel-on-the-roof-problem/#comment-2639 I got 9 squirrels in 2.5 weeks with a piece of 4 in PVC pipe, a bucket of water, and some peanut butter. http://billllsidlemind.blogspot.com/2008/07/squirrel-gun.html http://billllsidlemind.blogspot.com/2008/07/squirrel-gun_22.html Disposing of the bodies will be your next concern. Hail Offler! http://billllsidlemind.blogspot.com/2008/07/small-gods.html The run-up to this arrangement is too evil and demented for words, and also required too much tending, but involved launching squirrels from an air cannon. Fun, but impractical. If they're chewing the roof, they're probably hungry. I got 9 squirrels in 2.5 weeks with a piece of 4 in PVC pipe, a bucket of water, and some peanut butter.

http://billllsidlemind.blogspot.com/2008/07/squirrel-gun.html

http://billllsidlemind.blogspot.com/2008/07/squirrel-gun_22.html

Disposing of the bodies will be your next concern. Hail Offler!
http://billllsidlemind.blogspot.com/2008/07/small-gods.html

The run-up to this arrangement is too evil and demented for words, and also required too much tending, but involved launching squirrels from an air cannon. Fun, but impractical.

If they’re chewing the roof, they’re probably hungry.

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]]> By: Scott http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/30/solving-the-squirrel-on-the-roof-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-2535 Scott Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:20:27 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/30/solving-the-squirrel-on-the-roof-problem/#comment-2535 Why on earth would you use a nightvision scope when squirrels are not nocturnal? A standard scope, or iron sights are perfectly fine. Use a suppressed .22, or a high-velocity .177 (which is a LOT louder than a suppressed .22). Forget using shot- you'll end up tearing up the roof as much as you would the squirrel. Why on earth would you use a nightvision scope when squirrels are not nocturnal? A standard scope, or iron sights are perfectly fine.

Use a suppressed .22, or a high-velocity .177 (which is a LOT louder than a suppressed .22). Forget using shot- you’ll end up tearing up the roof as much as you would the squirrel.

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]]> By: Heath http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/30/solving-the-squirrel-on-the-roof-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-2521 Heath Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:48:04 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/30/solving-the-squirrel-on-the-roof-problem/#comment-2521 Why not just get an air rifle or even use a live trap? Why not just get an air rifle or even use a live trap?

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]]> By: DoubleTapper http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/30/solving-the-squirrel-on-the-roof-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-1218 DoubleTapper Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:59:01 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/30/solving-the-squirrel-on-the-roof-problem/#comment-1218 Or he could just use a pump .177 air rifle. Quiet and effective! Or he could just use a pump .177 air rifle. Quiet and effective!

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