M ROBSON Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 I was out this morning at 03:15 for a stalk around an area planted with Cabbage to see if I could get myself a buck. As soon as I got out of the truck I could see a big buck couched in the grass just 100 yards away! I stalked up to about 60 yards and could have taken a neck shot off the bipod but I have to admit to getting a bit of the old shakes and wasn't happy taking the shot! I gave a couple of barks and the buck got up and ran 20 meters to just below a ridge across the field and stood broadside. I could see a couple of feet of shallow backstop above his back before the skyline but decided not to take the shot, knowing how bullets can exit at funny angles. It's a shame because he was a medal class buck for sure. I hope to catch up with him another time. I'd only gone about 300 yards when I spotted another buck and a doe out feeding on the new cabbage plants. After a short stalk I dropped him on the spot with a heart shot at about 150 yards. On my way back to the truck I spotted another buck and doe in the next cabbage field and stalked around to get a shot at him. I got to about 60 yards and dropped him with a high heart shot. I'd spotted 3 bucks and 2 does in less than half an hour and it wasn't even 04:00!!! Both bucks had big bloated bellies full of veg. I then spent the rest of the morning shooting bunnies with the rimmy. Happy days! Cheers, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Excellent Mark-Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 It doesnt get any better, well done, look forward to hearing about you catching up with the big boy doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groach1234 Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Nice to see you getting some stalking not just the clients john. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick54dog Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 excellent job........well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve42 Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Bet your chuffed to bits well done Mark nice locking beasts :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 What scope are you using please Mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker3 Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 fine job mark and two nice looking bucks they are hope you get the other one soon looking forward to the condemeds pics :blink: atb andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgunspud Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 (edited) well done mate what was the rifle please?? Edited June 15, 2010 by Shotgunspud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wboulter Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 2 cracking bucks nice one mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Really enjoyed that, congratulations on getting those two, farmer must be happy, presumably when they graze they take chunks out of lots of different cabbages rather than focus on individual plants, I can imagine how quickly the damage would become very costly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Brilliant. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M ROBSON Posted June 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Thanks guys. I rarely take clients onto this bit of ground as it has a lot of dog walkers and the odd horse rider going about it. You have to be there at first light to see any deer so at this time of the year it's ideal. This is the only bit where I go heavy on the deer as the farmer doesn't want any there at all. Having said that I'll usually only shoot 7 or 8 deer off it in a year, so this morning wasn't the norm. The Roe seem to prefer the cabbage when it is in it's mid stages of growth, I've watched them pull the whole plant up. They grow lots of different varieties here and some they don't seem to bother with. The Rifle is a CZ 550 Lux in 22-250 with a Luger 3-12x52 30mm scope, I haven't had to adjust the zero for 4 years, it's still spot on. I use Sako Gamehead 55g SP factory loads and get thumbnail groups at 100 meters. Cheers, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Happy Days Indead Mate!!!!!!!! I honestly can't think of a better way to start the day! Very well done! :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Excellent morning indeed.Cant beat first thing to see what has come out overnight.Is it good to be pulling the trigger yourself now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verminator69 Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Nice one fella Good to hear you get a shot yourself now and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Happy days! But seriously... Out at 3.15?! I'm just going to bed then guessing you must be used to it though Looking forward to Early Morning part 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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