Shooting in the dark

[johnalison]

As a lad in my early teens I recall fishing in a sand pit one night. As dusk fell we were sudenly surrounded by hundreds of rats & had great fun trying to catch them. Although I cannot imagine what would have happened if we had caught one
It may be that with the presence of water, the hunters were looking for rats. Rat shooting is a sport enjoyed by many an air rifle owner. A 4/10 or a 12 bore would be more effective of course.

I wouldnt think there would be much left of a rat after being dismantled by a 12 bore.

 

[Leighb]

I used to shoot rats with a 410, I tried to make sure I got 4 or more with one shot, a bit wasteful otherwise.

 

[Daydream believer]

I wouldnt think there would be much left of a rat after being dismantled by a 12 bore.

It is not as if you intend to eat it though.
or is it?

 

[sailorman]

As a lad in my early teens I recall fishing in a sand pit one night. As dusk fell we were sudenly surrounded by hundreds of rats & had great fun trying to catch them. Although I cannot imagine what would have happened if we had caught one
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