On Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:54:58 -0000, alan.holmes wrote:

Unfortunately tree rats do not stand still, they RAPIDLY run from one
end of the trap to the other, you'd be very lucky to hit one to kill it
in just one shot.

Stick a few rods/sticks across the trap to contain it and use another to
restrain then blat the little blighters head from point blank range.

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Cheers
Dave.