Davy Holt Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Hiya, I headed up to my mates ground just south of Perth on Tuesday night, on the way up I had to go visit a local farm that was having Pigeon probs in his sheds. With the permission secured Norrie and myself made a start on the problem by poping off 3 ferals and a jackdaw before I had to leave. I arrived up at Johns house at 9.30 and we quickly got setup for an evening stalk and set off with his .222 to try and find me my first Roe buck. It didn't take too long for John to spot a nice buck at the far edge of the field just on the tree line and the challenge of getting close enough started and it was quite open ground. After what seemed like ages we were finally in position about 90 yrds from him and as soon as he presented himself I took the shot. We decided to have another go first thing in the morning to see if we could get another so we headed out at 5am, we covered most of the ground before we found 2 does in a field so we hung about for a whole to see if there was a buck nearby. Sure enough after a short while he appeared about 300 yrds from us and started slowly making his way across the field directly toward us. At about 60 yrds he turned and presented the shot, scratch my second buck I spent the rest of the day on the pigeons that were hammering a Pea field, now I've only been using a shotty for 3 months now so am still learning but wow what a session. I collected 78 and lost probably half a dozen in cover plus I got a bonus Rook all for 116 cartridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 top shooting fella and couple of nice Roe bucks to boot Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve42 Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Well done mate you've a good right to be smileing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz2381 Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Nice way to spend 24 hrs Top shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Good company, wonderful scenery, a bit of exercise, plenty of fresh air, some excellent stalking and great shooting, what more does a man want? You look like you had a great time, well done mate!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verminator69 Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Well done fella :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Well done Davy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Holt Posted June 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Hiya, Thanks guys :unsure: :unsure: :blink: I forgot to add that was only my third & fourth shot with the .222, as the first two shots produced a fox and a Doe earlier in the year I still have a 100% kill rate with it... I wonder how long i can keep that up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Hiya, Thanks guys :unsure: :unsure: :blink: I forgot to add that was only my third & fourth shot with the .222, as the first two shots produced a fox and a Doe earlier in the year I still have a 100% kill rate with it... I wonder how long i can keep that up Hopefully forever, shouldnt be missing with that bit of kit unless you knock the scope off zero well done doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Your lucky up there in bonnie Scotland Davy,as we can't use less than .243 for Roe deer down here! :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Holt Posted June 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Hiya, Your lucky up there in bonnie Scotland Davy,as we can't use less than .243 for Roe deer down here! :unsure: To be honest I think I would prefer to hit them with a bit more clout, even doing massive damage in the engine room to all three Roe I've had, they have ran at least 40 yrds before dropping. The last buck probably did a good 50 yrds yet the shot had went through the top of the heart at the valve @ about 60 yrds range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Well done anyway mate.Lovely Bucks,nice pics too. :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Hiya, To be honest I think I would prefer to hit them with a bit more clout, even doing massive damage in the engine room to all three Roe I've had, they have ran at least 40 yrds before dropping. The last buck probably did a good 50 yrds yet the shot had went through the top of the heart at the valve @ about 60 yrds range. Dont worry they do that with the larger calibres as well doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedge hunter Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 top shooting mate well done fair play, great pics also, your a lucky lucky man with all that shooting lol, cheers all HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrwood Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Nicely done mate. Sounds like a perfect night and day. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker3 Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 well done buddy 2 nice bucks and some fine shooting on the doo,s :unsure: :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempy Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Hiya, To be honest I think I would prefer to hit them with a bit more clout, even doing massive damage in the engine room to all three Roe I've had, they have ran at least 40 yrds before dropping. The last buck probably did a good 50 yrds yet the shot had went through the top of the heart at the valve @ about 60 yrds range. If you are confident with the rifle, have you thought about taking some head shots? I know there are some that are against this, but I prefer it, I have always found deer shot behind the ear drop like a stone every time :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M ROBSON Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Well done mate. :unsure: Stick with your 222 it will do the job on Roe without any trouble. :unsure: Cheers, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 good stuff :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A bolt 22.250 Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Those look like two verey nice bucks and verey good average on the woodys well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) Hiya, The pics look much better than the ones you texted me......crackin looking deer ...:(...Still got my leg of venison in the car then... You must have forgotten to drop it off... BTW, Billy says, even with his .308, the deer sometimes still ran.... that must be like hitting them with an RPG too... Edited June 24, 2010 by Norrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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