AndyCM Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 I went out lamping with a mate last night on a recently cut wheat field, using both .17hmr and .243. Lots of activity, this field has not been shot for a while. We had three within 40 mins, all with the .17hmr and between 60-100 yards. All dropped immediately, using CCI TNT hollow points (better than BT's for foxes). It was easy, considering the moon was out, and no cloud cover - we were making shadows in the moon light, not ideal for lamping. The plan of slowly walking along the well worn tractor tracks, and stopping at every other bale for a scan (and bipod rest) worked well. We saw six foxes, and a badger, shot three of the foxes before moving onto another area. Here are two of the foxes, what colour filter did we use ? A return visit to that field will be fairly soon. Cheers AndyCM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 what colour filter did we use ? wasnt orange then ............. good shooting mate :yp: :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fert Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 was it sky bluepink!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 (edited) Nice one . My guess would be, RED. Keep up the good work P.S, You were talking about BT verses HP in another post. Below is a fox i took, a few weeks ago, with my .204, at 287 yds, using the 40 grain V.max bullet. The damage as you can see was dramatic . The bullet enterd the right shoulder and exited at the back left leg, gutting it and taking off the leg. Edited August 18, 2005 by Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyCM Posted August 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Hi Frank, I bet whatever you use at 4000 odd fps does the biz. I look forward to trying a .204 one day, seems a great round. Specifically to the .17hmr (only doing 2,500 fps !) I have found the BT's too explosive on some quarry, and of course a much limited range compared to the .204. 287 yards is some distance and then to have the effect you got. Wow, good shooting. I have recently gone back to BT's in my .243 - accurate and they do the job on deer & foxes. Sometimes I find the .243 not the appropriate calibre to use on foxes in some locations I shoot. Cheers AndyCM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 (edited) Thanks Andy . Iv been recently using the 32 grain v.max in the .204, as the 40s dont seem as accurate. The only trouble i have found with the 32s is they tend to explode quicker . Recently a couple of foxes that i got threw the shoulder, had to be quickly dispatched with a second shot, as the 32 did not penatrate enough to reach the vitals :*) . I might make do with the 40s for now . Ammunition for the .204 is limited at the moment, what is needed is a good hallow point or soft point . I am going to try for a .223, which are starting to get licenced more over here in Ireland. The selection of ammo for the .223 is endless and excellent. Edited August 18, 2005 by Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsam Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 looks like you had s good night andy ! me and a friend had a similar evenig last night . went out with his .17 hmr ruger and shot two foxes and saw at least another four ! going out again tommorow night let you know how we get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyCM Posted August 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 (edited) Bigsam, Good fun eh ? Hope you get another good bag, just down the road from me too. Watch out for Werewolves - it's a Full Moooooon you know. Cheers AndyCM Edited August 18, 2005 by AndyCM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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