Luckyshot Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Had a look out last night with the HMR. It’s the first time on this particular farm this year so a good night was on the cards. I was driving and shooting whilst my mate was working the lamp. As soon as we entered the first field we knew we were in for some action as there were quite a few rabbits about and they didn’t seem to bothered with the lamp. Most of the shots taken were under 100yds averaging 80-85yds. The night was going very good 100% successive headshots until I missed an easy rabbit and when I went for the second shot I slipped on the wing mirror with the gun and ended out shooting the rabbit heart and lung. The fields were pretty frozen still so made some of the fields a no go area as the Landy would do too much damage to the grass. We had to leave my favourite field because of this and that is where the majority of rabbits are. So after 5 hours of driving shooting gutting we were ready for a cuppa and to sort the rabbits for a photo. After finishing our cuppa we placed all the rabbits out with each of us guessing how many had been shot. My guess 60ish my mates guess 65ish. Once all laid out we found the total bag was indeed 72 with only 1 that wasn’t ahead shot. Although the distances were not that great I would class that as pretty good going considering the rifle was only being rested on the mirror. An enjoyable night had by the both of us and it will also keep the farmer smiling for a week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Top night and an outstanding bag fella.One happy farmer too hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer_pigeon Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Great shooting , looks like a good night a full freezer ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
left & right Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Wow thats a top bag well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Top bag , well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanielman Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Spot on top job,spanielman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrelsniffer Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Well done lads great shooting and a great bag of rabbits Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wboulter Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 good shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 I bet your barrel was glowing ! Maybe you need something belt fed ! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Excellent!Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 and they tell me once you shoot a hmr all the rabits will run me thinks you have proved otherwise good shooting sir jasp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 (edited) and they tell me once you shoot a hmr all the rabits will run me thinks you have proved otherwise good shooting sir jasp Alot of these rabbits were shot in groups of 3-4 and none of them even battered an eyelid, my opinion is when lamping a group of rabbits wether it be using an HMR or 22rf if you can keep the rabbits on the edge of the lamp they tend to just sit there. Im off out tonight on the farm next door so hopefully will be bagging a few more with a bit of luck. Ile post the results when I get back in. Edited January 23, 2011 by Luckyshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyrapid177mk2 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 great bag mate with a great rabbit slaying gun the 17 hmr excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Thats some good going mate, nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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