The Poet Creek Express - Foamie Hybrid

[tony.latham]

Those are gorgeous. That was just my extra week attempt at humor.

Idaho offense? None taken here in Salmon. Two bits says you'll feel a lot safer in Elk City and Grangeville (and PC) than your home town.

Posted from inside my 'drop near Seeley Lake Mt.

[Wolffarmer]

But Grangeville is just plain weird.

Just kidding ( fingers crossed behind back ) Randy

[KCStudly]

You guys crack me up. I'm glad my comments were taken in the spirit intended.

Those are gorgeous.

"Thank you. Thank you very much." - Elvis

[Mary C]

Funny, I was driving in the very south of Atlanta ( they make movies down south and one of the main movie projects is Zombies movie and some tv movies/programs) Well I saw a zombie driving a car, turning in front of me. I couldn't help but laugh remembering your comments, Your meth heads would really get a rush living down here.

Mary C.

[Ned B]

Funny, I was driving in the very south of Atlanta ( they make movies down south and one of the main movie projects is Zombies movie and some tv movies/programs) Well I saw a zombie driving a car, turning in front of me. I couldn't help but laugh remembering your comments, Your meth heads would really get a rush living down here.

Mary C.

I see those all the time, minus the make-up...

[RandyG]

Probably a better driver than some around here, Louisiana that is, not yall.

[Ned B]

KC,
love the look of those brackets, the chatoyance of the maple makes it shine!

[KCStudly]

Thanks Ned! I'm definitely glad I went with the oil instead of paint, and am really looking forward to putting some polyurethane on them.

[SLUG36]

another idea I will have to borrow. My youngest insists that we bring a gun camping with us. and would do good on hunting trips. but I'm with you KC. the fire arms will be transported in proper cases, then put into the under seat storage for secure lock up.

[capnTelescope]

Nice. I'm planning a Special Place for my grizzly bear/social work tools in my front compartment. Thanks for an idea or two.

[KCStudly]

No problem, capn. Glad to be of service!

[GPW]

KC, I need a gun consultation ... a Huge arse’ Copperhead just crossed my driveway ... ( big snake season here this year ) ... and I need something to dispatch these mankillers... I let the harmless ones pass , but this one just has to go !!! That and it would make a nice belt too ... Thinking 22mag rifle or shotgun ... any ideas ..???

[SLUG36]

KC, I need a gun consultation ... a Huge arse’ Copperhead just crossed my driveway ... ( big snake season here this year ) ... and I need something to dispatch these mankillers... I let the harmless ones pass , but this one just has to go !!! That and it would make a nice belt too ... Thinking 22mag rifle or shotgun ... any ideas ..???

.410 shotgun works wonders. you have to watch out. those bad boy water moccasin's can jump a good distance.

[Wolffarmer]

Yup, 410 shotgun. One with a good spread if you don't want to get right up close. But I have killed farm more snakes with a shovel than anything else. Quieter, cheaper, no license, fewer nosy neighbors. And can be used for many other tasks. Like burying the dead snake. Digging a latrine. making a fire ring, clobbering badgers. ( no don't I do not recommend getting that close to a live badger. I got lucky that one time )

Randy

[KCStudly]

.410 would be an easy choice, but might put a few more holes in your belt.

There are several revolvers on the market now that will chamber .410 shot shell and/or 45 long colt; the Taurus Judge is one. They are kind of bulky for my taste in a CCW roll, but are popular with some ranch owners for their dual roll as varmint gun and in vehicle carry. There are a few companies making dedicated personal protection rounds in .410, too. They usually contain a combination of slugs or larger discs, and pellets.

A quick image search on ".410 shot 45 long colt" found some double barrel side by side pistols that looked like old dragoons. Kinda kool, but maybe not the best tool.

Make sure you are okay to discharge at your location. Most municipalities have restrictions as to how close you can be to other structures (and maybe properties); I think it is typically 150 yds and not within townships, but don't quote me on that.

I don't have any .22 mag or .410 options, so If it were me, and I was legal to discharge on my property (which I am not... except for self defense), I would probably go with my Ruger Mark III Hunter (.22 LR) similar to this one.

The Cocobolo grips are especially "tasty" when contrasting the stainless and they are known for being "dead eye" accurate. I also have a Bushnell TRS-25 Reflex Sight for it, but it shoots plenty straight without it and the same gun is available in less expensive variants.

My next choice would be my Marlin 39a (shown previously; takes .22 shorts, longs and long rifle). It's more accurate than the pistol and the peep sight with brass bead is very quick to acquire.

You really don't need anything too powerful, in fact you probably want to keep things pretty subdued around the neighbors. Don't discount an air rifle. They are legal most everywhere, quiet, and the better ones are quite lethal for small game and undesirable pests, such as your snake (as if "lethal" needs an adverb ).

Um, hey, aren't you a pretty handy archer? Get out your favorite bow! Even a wrist rocket can take out a snake with a good head shot, just don't get too close.

If he comes around again, be sure to get a picture!