Dunkield Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 How many times have we heard that? and I would normally agree it isn't, however... I set off stalking early this morning having got all stuff ready last night. Arrived at the ground. Gun-check, ammo-check, bolt-check, unfortunately it was the bolt from the wrong CZ Didn't fancy going home again so thought I would do the walk round without the rifle and just the bino's I made no effort at all to be quiet just had a quick wander to see was about, last week, when I was armed there was nothing about at all. You can probably guess the punchline, without trying too hard saw 5 roe and a muntjac all shootable, well with a complete rifle of course. I was nice being out, I was up anyway so it would have been daft to just go home, but I did think the next time someone says "It's not all about the shooting" I would still agree, but through gritted teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Dog Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 (edited) Classic example of ''s o d s law" Edited November 28, 2010 by Fat Dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 I think that has to be one of the daftest mistakes ever made but we all do it now and again! I've got to the point now where I always put the bolt in before I go out. As you say it's not all about the shooting but it is nice to be able to bring the rifle up and make the choice when the crosshair is settled. At least you know there are a few there for next time and you enjoyed the walk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the running man Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 I think that has to be one of the daftest mistakes ever made but we all do it now and again! I've got to the point now where I always put the bolt in before I go out. As you say it's not all about the shooting but it is nice to be able to bring the rifle up and make the choice when the crosshair is settled. At least you know there are a few there for next time and you enjoyed the walk! weve all done it mate,some people get all the way to bisley and find theve forgotten the bolt!!! not that i have or anything!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 I've done it mate, the cz .22lr and .17hmr bolts are almost identical, not much fun realising when youve just got out for a bit of lamping, the worse thing I have done though is to go pigeon decoying, gone through my check list even down to the dogs water, driven ten miles down the road, put the hide up and realised my slab of eley's was still in the shed, my shooting buddy had 75 cartridges and boy didnt the pigeons come in well to the decoys. When you don't have many cartridges it certainly sharpens up your concentration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 I am normally very well organised, I have 3 bolts and 2 bolt holders in the lock top in my cab. At some time since I last went out I must have put the .22 bolt in a holder. It's not the end of the world, just a bit annoying, especially seeing all those deer. My mate left both of his magazines behind when we went to Scotland earlier in the month Neither of us laughed (too much) as it is only a matter of time before it happens to one of us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Reminds me of watching Stealth Stalker set all his kit up on Short Siberia, walk down place a target up - only to get back to his bench to find his rifle bolt was still in Herts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 I sometime go over my shoots armed with just a digital camera- you seem to notice more when the rifles in the cabinet Never left a bolt or mag at home though- well NOT YET :yp: Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Just a couple of weeks ago I went out to zero my Hornet after changing the scope and left the mag at home. Hand feeding such a little case is a nightmare but I got it done eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 i've been out and left my .17hmr mag behind, now that really is fiddly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 The person in question had the option of single feeding rounds or carrying a borrowed .308 varmint that weighed about 14lb - you can probably guess what he went for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 I once went out shooting and left the bolt at home. Once is normally enough to stop it from happening twice! Most frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 The person in question had the option of single feeding rounds or carrying a borrowed .308 varmint that weighed about 14lb - you can probably guess what he went for. On a Scottish hill stalk I know what I'd do. Carrying a 14lb rifle up a huge hill only to have to carry it back, perhaps whilst dragging a damn great Stag - not a chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 I once went out shooting and left the bolt at home. Once is normally enough to stop it from happening twice! A bit like filling your diesel car with petrol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 I have 2 Anschutz one is .22 the other HMR both bolts look identical and after driving 20plus miles one night to go shooting and finding i had taken the wrong bolt the HMR bolt now had some yellow electrical tape on the handle... My Tikka 223 and 243 bolts and mags are the same so the 243 bolt has tape on now as well as the bottom of the mag.... :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the running man Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 I have 2 Anschutz one is .22 the other HMR both bolts look identical and after driving 20plus miles one night to go shooting and finding i had taken the wrong bolt the HMR bolt now had some yellow electrical tape on the handle... My Tikka 223 and 243 bolts and mags are the same so the 243 bolt has tape on now as well as the bottom of the mag.... :good: yes the identical twins !! i can see ure predicament,wat a damned nusance!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Isn't it funny though that they seem to know you are safe. Pigeons definitely have that sixth sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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