Underdog Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 That little wmr has been having to much fun of late and I needed a challenge! I wanted a Charlie with the Bess so all weekend been toting it. Having to get close meant I kept getting busted. I know the wmr would of had three this weekend but this as fun! I loaded ole' Bess with double powder and double the shot, course shot. Near 180grn of powder, yes, you do know it is going off! Right on dark, nearly too dark this chap appears. Struggling to see the bayonet lug as I aimed a said something to stop him. Then the fire works started and the pipe bomb roared! White flame and sparks everywhere! 28yds, pulverised! On closer examination in the dark I notice this dog fox is sporting a wound! It looks like a bullet wound to me by I have no proof of that. Any way, reminded me why I try to avoid head shots with rifles! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 What sized shot? or was it the underdog standby of a 7's,6's, 5's, some triple A's and some savvy field craft? I should imagine there was some fair recoil, nothing like hunting with a single front stuffer, i only have a DB at the moment so i think a S/b is wanted, just for simplicity ( less barrels to clean too! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 DW, I have some mixed course shot. It runs from #3,#2 and the odd BB. You need a flinter next! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Well done U it do look like a bullet wound but as you say no proof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Well done Underdog - I love your posts, please keep them coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Well done U. Not sure I agree with you about not taking headshots...maybe just a case of a little more practice for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedly47 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Always good to set yourself a challenge... Well done U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Well done U. Not sure I agree with you about not taking headshots...maybe just a case of a little more practice for you I don't know who shot at this fox or even if it is such a wound. I have wounded yes but a chest she even if they get away their fate is sealed however a smashed jaw is a shame! A flesh wound like this if such can happen anywhere however the fox can not lick this wound clean! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 I dont ever like seeing an injured animal and I wasnt having a go. I think that every shot requires a judgement call (range, calibre etc etc etc) and a bad shot is a bad shot. I will chest shoot for preference with the .243 or .270 but generally head shoot with the .17 hmr (only at sensible ranges). Keep up the good work bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 I dont ever like seeing an injured animal and I wasnt having a go. I think that every shot requires a judgement call (range, calibre etc etc etc) and a bad shot is a bad shot. I will chest shoot for preference with the .243 or .270 but generally head shoot with the .17 hmr (only at sensible ranges). Keep up the good work bud. No no Mike, am not attacking you or any one. Just my musings and opinions. Blasted text, never conveys sentiment well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 U - I almost cried I enjoy your posts and your great sense of humour and the fact that you are prepared to say things most people wouldnt. You also take the abuse well. I never take offence, it is good to have differences of opinion, even though you are usually wrong As I said, keep up the good work and keep your posts coming mate. if you ever fancy a trip to Mid Wales i will happily show you how the other half live (the poorer relation of course). mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye18 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 U - I almost cried I enjoy your posts and your great sense of humour and the fact that you are prepared to say things most people wouldnt. You also take the abuse well. I never take offence, it is good to have differences of opinion, even though you are usually wrong As I said, keep up the good work and keep your posts coming mate. if you ever fancy a trip to Mid Wales i will happily show you how the other half live (the poorer relation of course). mike Lol, your a star. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Not what I am usually called but thanks. In case anybody else asks the things I get called rhyme with Banker, runt and trucker....to name but a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Nice work UD. We were out last night and got one or two but far too messy to post on here. That wound looks very sore and quite fresh; I think you may have done this chap a favour before infection set in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Well done UD, looks like this fellow was already sporting a good head ache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Nicely done,just shows what skill and field craft is all about,don't know about the wound,but whatever did it he was going to suffer and get an infection which would probably kill him,so you did him a favour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarepeg Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Have seen wounds like that when wad with shot embedded have hit them(felt).?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 I like that you can put double the powder and shot in there and still pull the trigger I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted May 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Have seen wounds like that when wad with shot embedded have hit them(felt).??Yes fibre but it was not that fresh a wound. I remember thinking a single pellet from me had entered there though by coincidence. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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