20alex09 Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) I decided to brave the wind and rain last night and go out after my first fox. I arrived at the farm around 10pm, it was quite foggy and the range of the blitz 240 was cut down to around 100 yards. After about half an hour at the farm the fog started to clear. Scanning across a field I picked up a pair of eyes, I extended my Harris bipod out to full length to take a sitting shot. I located the eyes and cranked the zoom up to confirm that it was a fox, but I couldnt take the shot because like an idiot I hadnt fitted my lens covers to my scope and there was a lot of water on the lens. Managing to wipe the lens with the inside of my sleeve, I then couldnt locate the fox although a quick squeak on the back of my hand revealed her position, I chambered a round, steadied myself and sent the 55 SP on its way. Instantly I watched the fox fold up through the scope. We located the fox to find that it was a vixen in good condition apart from the perfectly placed boiler room shot . Sorry about the photo quality they were taken off a phone. Forgot to add big thanks to steve_b_wales for mentoring me with this rifle. Edited November 4, 2010 by 20alex09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 well done mate you will allways remember the first one i was out myself last night but very still night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Excellent. Well done. It's good to know I taught you well! Don't forget to leave some for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steyr 6.5 Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Good to see braving the rain paid off for you matey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 well done here is a tip to get fox or other smells off your hands use tomatoe sauce for some reason it dillutes the stench then wash with soap as normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve42 Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 First of many well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Well done mate, let's hope it's just the first of many for you. She will remain in your memory for quite a while! I will also say "Well done to Steve for the help he gave you, he obviously taught you well). That is the good thing about this forum, most members are only too happy to try to help others out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrelsniffer Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Well done on your first fox 1st of many to come...and well done to ste for taking the time to mentor. Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Alex was the fourth person that I've mentored in the past 6 years. Another PW member will be requiring my services soon, and I'm only too happy to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfgpm Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garygreengrass Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Well done on your first fox, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter cox Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 One of many well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULT Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 i see you finally lost your virginity well done alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 nice to nice well done steve b and alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Alex was the fourth person that I've mentored in the past 6 years. Another PW member will be requiring my services soon, and I'm only too happy to help. Good on you Steve!You taught me really well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Well done Alex.What is your Fox rifle set-up mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapper trev Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Well done on your first fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbuster Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Good going guys! Wish there were more people out there like Steve to help the new shooters out. And congrats to Alex-nailing your 1st fox is like your first s**g....you wont forget it in a hurry!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20alex09 Posted November 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Well done Alex.What is your Fox rifle set-up mate? It is a Remington 700 tactical in .223, Bushnell scope and a Wildcat mod I also use a Blitz 240 if there are 2 of us or if I am on my own I use a Deben tracer max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 It is a Remington 700 tactical in .223, Bushnell scope and a Wildcat mod I also use a Blitz 240 if there are 2 of us or if I am on my own I use a Deben tracer max. Nice bit of kit that-Well Done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie g Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 good shooting. you allways remember the 1st fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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