Pest control: best ammo type?

Well, well...my kinda question

For the critters that i deal with, a .22 suits me dandy. I've made some slight improvements from the factory models, but I'm not really shooting at anything bigger than nutria out here. For anything larger, I'd echo what has already been said about the .223 I don't own one, (still a poor student), but I have shot them extensively @ pests. We've been wagin a war with those flea bitten, thorn in the side, no good lowlifes for eeeeeever! :cool:
 
Lightweight pest control!

Weather it's killing a wild boar or just lounging round the house, the mark 23 usually goes off without a hitch.
 
Knowing full well the low pay for most of us "critter gitters", I use the opportunity to increase my skill. A .22lr is .04-.05 per round. That is the most cost effective round. If you can learn the skills to get close enuff to use a well scoped rifle than you are not only doing the job cheaper but also garnering skills that will help in all your out door activities. Baiting, food plots and other tricks can be had with the savings in ammo costs... What is the number one attracting food for each critter? Plant a little bit and set up in a lawn chair...
Dillars were one of my target pests and really liked to punt the bugger before shooting it...
Brent
 
I've seen this a few times...
Can anyone tell me what on earth a nutria is?
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Terribly destructive little creatures that will chew up anything they can get their teeth on. Anything left in the boathouse is history.
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=nutria&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2&aq=f&oq=


We don't need many 2-300 yd shots around here. My favorite varminter up to coyotes would be my .17HMR. I know that's not what you have but my point is I believe your .223 would be completely sufficient. If they made a round like the CCI .17HMR Dynamite for the .223, I guarantee they'll work. Talk about your pink mist!!! They field dress them.
 
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