Somebody mentioned purchasing a carbine version PCP and using it. It caused me to remember a Benjamin Woods Walker in .22 that I had. I tried it in my field on a piece of old metal roofing scrap I had. Even at 10 yards it did not penetrate at all. It always made a dent but I don't think a dent affected the integrity of the scrap. I then mounted a simple LED white torch onto the barrel with rubber bands and soda box wrap (the thin carboard a 12 pack come in) as a shim to get the light pointed where the scope is aimed. This was done to test if indeed the white light would keep the birds from flying out of the barn. I haven't had a chance to try that but at least I have a way to test it. The videos BobO referenced above are super fun to watch. I'll have another pesting job with the farmer as he has about 3 shelters that are covered with feces from Starlings who like to roost in the rafters. Never knew those things made so much noise. The remaining issue, which Nugria may have helped solve, is to slow down my FX WCII or my Veteran Shorty. The Woods Walker is nice but has a limited air supply and an 8 round magazine. WIth the pigeons, about 20 remaining, 24 rounds without reloading and recharging, should be enough. With the size of the cow shelters and the amount of feces in there I'll need the larger air capacity and several FX Dreamline magazines for the FX Dreamlite Tactical Compact with bottle that I am told will be here in a couple of weeks. I'll use that with the white light or go back to my ATN 4-12, tune it down and, I hope, lay waste to those Starlings.
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