tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298728954548592835.post4216477664992269066..comments2023-10-18T18:19:52.355-04:00Comments on North American Airguns: The not so Velveteen Rabbit and the .20 caliber pelletVolvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11300847249508497209noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298728954548592835.post-47479617893077355322010-06-25T12:49:33.632-04:002010-06-25T12:49:33.632-04:00Volvo,
Missed that part. I'm off to my place...Volvo,<br /><br />Missed that part. I'm off to my place in the mountains. Supposed to reach record temperatures of 100+ degrees here in town today but only a high of 75 at my mountain cabin. Lots of chores but should get some shooting and pest control/hunting in later today.<br /><br />kevinkevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01765592573691437990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298728954548592835.post-41005895348242792162010-06-25T12:12:46.130-04:002010-06-25T12:12:46.130-04:00Volvo,
hmmm... shoot more, blog less. Great idea!...Volvo,<br /><br />hmmm... shoot more, blog less. Great idea! Off to the range I go!<br /><br />KAKidAgainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14658105281129971931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298728954548592835.post-19967662683097567452010-06-24T23:35:34.153-04:002010-06-24T23:35:34.153-04:00Kevin,
If I can figure it out I'll set it up ...Kevin,<br /><br />If I can figure it out I'll set it up so you get an e-mail when I put up a new post. Until then, read the motto under the blog name and fill the wait by shooting all those sweet guns you own!Volvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11300847249508497209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298728954548592835.post-75602323427464780442010-06-24T10:28:13.706-04:002010-06-24T10:28:13.706-04:00Volvo,
Okay, we've been good kids and shown e...Volvo,<br /><br />Okay, we've been good kids and shown enormous patience.<br /><br />It's been over a week and I'm jonesing for a fix. Please write again.<br /><br />kevinkevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01765592573691437990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298728954548592835.post-33065961480293568972010-06-23T10:52:15.535-04:002010-06-23T10:52:15.535-04:00Volvo,
I just got to looking at the "rabbit ...Volvo,<br /><br />I just got to looking at the "rabbit link". Fantastic! I wonder if a cat version would work around here? I know I would enjoy it greatly, especially the chopping of the legs!<br /><br />KA/DSWKidAgainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14658105281129971931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298728954548592835.post-89706333294502184342010-06-18T10:19:30.625-04:002010-06-18T10:19:30.625-04:00Slinging Lead,
Yes, you do peel back the layers o...Slinging Lead,<br /><br />Yes, you do peel back the layers of the onion rather well. Subconsciously, given my once rural roots how could I not know the results of tending bunnies? The home made thicket of black berries and the neatly kept brush pile all point to an ulterior motive.<br /><br />Am I no better than the guy with a CCW permit that walks the inner city streets with twenty’s hanging out of his pockets?<br /><br />But as far as shame, I am a sales guy. I have none.<br /><br />Does the plant you recommend attract rabbits, I mean will it grow in zone 5?Volvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11300847249508497209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298728954548592835.post-39342216123839164132010-06-17T20:30:29.137-04:002010-06-17T20:30:29.137-04:00Volvo
I have heard this one before, "I'm...Volvo<br /><br />I have heard this one before, "I'm going to quit tomorrow." Yeah, right.<br /><br />I think this is an itch you must scratch every once in awhile, deadlines and amateur editors be damned.<br /><br />Plus, you love reading my snide comments to your blogs as much as I enjoy writing them.<br /><br />You cultivated poor little defenseless bunnies, just so you could decimate them, in such a cold-blooded manner? It was not fear of whining, which is unavoidable, but clearly shame which drove you to do these deeds in such a clandestine manner.<br /><br />I too am a plant nut. One of my favorites is the Fragrant Tea Olive or <em>Osmanthus Fragrans</em> I think it is. It blooms at least twice a year, and while the flowers are not much to look at, they smell so darn good you will blow out a lung. Tangerines and vanilla is the best way to describe it, but not suffocatingly sweet like gardenias can be.Slinging Leadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04394959629225488169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298728954548592835.post-39177114547001989532010-06-17T17:00:25.983-04:002010-06-17T17:00:25.983-04:00Someone once told me to blend a habinero pepper an...Someone once told me to blend a habinero pepper and then mix in a quart of water. Pour the liquid into a spray bottle and spray your plants to reduce garden pests.<br /><br />AJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298728954548592835.post-73091632754184078672010-06-16T23:10:57.221-04:002010-06-16T23:10:57.221-04:00Update,
I am playing this video non-stop in my gar...Update,<br />I am playing this video non-stop in my garden. I think I can give the R7 a rest.<br /><br />http://www.justaguything.com/how-to-skin-and-prepare-a-rabbit/Volvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11300847249508497209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298728954548592835.post-52161814117370281092010-06-16T23:02:05.730-04:002010-06-16T23:02:05.730-04:00FrankB,
AOA is one of my favorites, if you didn’t ...FrankB,<br />AOA is one of my favorites, if you didn’t get the chance check out the used rifles some time. They get some sweet ones.<br />If I get the stock, I would have to go with pre-finished. I stink at wood working. Don’t have the patience.<br /><br /><br />AlanL,<br />Thanks for the tweak. The correct words are usually in my head, they just don’t make it to the page. : )Volvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11300847249508497209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298728954548592835.post-35007070283899846232010-06-16T21:44:31.049-04:002010-06-16T21:44:31.049-04:00Volvo,
Such a well-fed rabbit and you did not tur...Volvo,<br /><br /><b>Such</b> a well-fed rabbit and you did not turn him into "Lapin a La Cocotte"? Tsk tsk...<br /><br />-AlanLAlanLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02098296696289938408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298728954548592835.post-90059918598850802852010-06-16T21:10:04.656-04:002010-06-16T21:10:04.656-04:00What the heck are you trying to do....sending me t...What the heck are you trying to do....sending me there to look.What an enabler!I'm trying to cut down:]Seriously,get a diy,that is some $$$ for that stock,but it sure is purdy.Problem is,I have an issue with wanting a Daystate...I don't need a Daystate.I need another airgun like you need another rabbit!Frank Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298728954548592835.post-43577607939901709202010-06-16T19:09:19.719-04:002010-06-16T19:09:19.719-04:00Volvo,
Wonderful read. I really like the last ph...Volvo,<br /><br />Wonderful read. I really like the last photo.<br /><br />BTW it's "wreaking" havoc not wrecking.<br /><br />kevinkevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01765592573691437990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298728954548592835.post-70129662130970592332010-06-16T17:24:48.602-04:002010-06-16T17:24:48.602-04:00Bg Farmer,
I was not claiming exclusivity to gree...Bg Farmer,<br /><br />I was not claiming exclusivity to green beens and potatoes for Ireland, however any time a pot of boiling water and a spud meet it must be a consideration. More to the point is I can guarantee it is not traditional Italian fare.<br />What you really missed however was the inner struggle that results from bringing two diverse cultures together. It parallels the conflict I feel having helped establish a rabbit population in suburbia only to find I need now to turn the corner and begin to undo my handy work.<br />The last photo is also meant to be telling by showing the two contrary lawn decorations side by side. <br />Perhaps when I am gone and my work is analyzed by the masters I will be better understood.... :o )<br /><br />Bobby Nations,<br />I agree that tree rats are tough customers. I was surprised to see that the Beemans chart shows only 3 ft lbs is needed, but as you said it would need to be a head shot with an R7. <br /><br />FrankB,<br />Glad you liked it. Saw your offer to try a different stock on the 124, but mine has gone to a new home so thanks anyway. Did you see the R7 stocks at Airguns of Arizona? They have been tempting me, and it seems justifiable since I now have an arsenal of just one.<br /><br />KidAgain,<br />Thanks for the support.<br /><br />VolvoVolvonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298728954548592835.post-83577292331828233472010-06-16T15:32:20.155-04:002010-06-16T15:32:20.155-04:00Volvo,
Nice narrative. There is a bunny explosion...Volvo,<br />Nice narrative. There is a bunny explosion here this year, mainly because I let the grass grow more than usual in paddocks and pastures -- normally I mow through a dozen or so rabbits every year. It's actually still sad, even though unavoidable. Beans and new potatoes with some ham in the pot -- didn't know that was "ethnic":). <br /><br />KidAgain,<br />Sounds more like a feral cat than a stray -- he's probably been trapped before.BG_Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03862769852006611243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298728954548592835.post-26502263197477600052010-06-16T10:19:57.085-04:002010-06-16T10:19:57.085-04:00Volvo,
Loved your story. It's nice to have yo...Volvo,<br /><br />Loved your story. It's nice to have you back. I am currently involved with a particular stray tomcat. Will let you know details when the hunt is over. He's not going for traps, and my 'marking my territory' around the perimeter of yard is not working, so the hunt is on.<br /><br />KAKidAgainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14658105281129971931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298728954548592835.post-8121127639673124722010-06-16T09:36:56.553-04:002010-06-16T09:36:56.553-04:00Volvo,
I've used my R7 in .177 to take squirr...Volvo,<br /><br />I've used my R7 in .177 to take squirrels, which are generally a bit tougher than a garden-variety rabbit. The .20 caliber would be a better choice, but I don't own one of those. Still, any port in a storm as they say. I have found that shot placement is the key, which means head shots only with the little gun. But, they are so accurate, that I can place the shot just about any where that I like within 25 yards or so. :-)<br /><br />Good shot and good result. Let's hope he didn't talk any of his buddies into trying your patience as well before meeting his end.Bobby Nationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03807803676184520297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5298728954548592835.post-60418494437497287182010-06-16T01:11:52.374-04:002010-06-16T01:11:52.374-04:00Irish&Italian?And a plant nut? If we aren'...Irish&Italian?And a plant nut? If we aren't like brothers in some other universe,then we are cousins!Like the writing,love the show of reverence and respect for the reader and the critter.You should write no matter what...site or no site.This ain't puffing....When I respect someone,they get the truth.Good,bad or indifferent.Thanks for the "ride"Volvo.Glad your back.Frank Bnoreply@blogger.com