cynic Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 My computer died, so I’ve not been able to post. Heres my last four trips amalgamated. I’ll try and keep it brief 25th Feb – Evening @ the Veg Farm Arrived around 7.30pm. Had a good chat Ian (the owner) upon arrival, as I’de not seen him since before Xmas. He asked me “Have you ever tried the Bury Road field?” I had no idea what he was talking about… turns out that he has another 12 acre field about half a mile up the road! So I now have a new permission! See map below. Not been there yet, but hope to have a look around next week. Anyway, back to the night at the veg farm. Loads of rabbits about, but I couldn’t get near, the ground was way too squelchy. Just got 1 rat near the skip. Would have had more, but I forgot the red filter. 28th Feb – evening @ the B&B Farm Last time I spoke to Bob (the owner) he said that March was the time he might be selling up, so I thought I’de visit and see what the situation was. Everything is fine till at least the end of March, and he’ll keep me abreast of the situation. Had a good night ratting. Not much else to say. 2nd March - evening @ the B&B Farm 2 nights later I was back at the B&B Farm. I had a look for rabbits before ratting. In the top field I spotted a glint in the hedge, which turned into 2 eyes. I thought it was a fox, and started squeaking it. After a couple of minutes it immerged from the hedge, but it wasn’t a fox, it was a rabbit! I slowly crept forward, but the rabbit bounded further up the hedgerow, I closed the range again, just as I was settling to take the shot he disappeared back into the hedge. I flicked on the torch and realised that it was probably only 15 yards away! I didn’t need to stalk closer! Doh! I finished with a spot of ratting, and chalked-up another 2. 4th March - evening @ the B&B Farm I’m really making the most of this shoot while I can, 3 trips in 1 week! Again I started out in the field looking for rabbits with the NV (worth every penny of the £99 price tag!). I had a perfect opportunity in the top field. A rabbit out in the open, 50 yards away, I stalked it perfectly, got within range and slowly lowered down to prone, flicked on the lamp, the rabbit didn’t even flinch. I peered through the scope. And could even see the rabbits breath in the cold night air. I had all the time in the world and rested the crosshair just behind the rabbits eye, gently squeezed the trigger, the rabbit bolted! I have no idea what went wrong. But its **** law that this happened the one night I forgot my ZeroNite target dots, which I use religiously to check zero once I’m on the permission. After that I gave up on the rabbits and concentrated on the rats, nailing another 4 for the tally (and a further one which couldn’t be retrieved). 8 days, 4 trips, 11 rats, lots of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) Those rats offer some darned good target practice, don't they. Good shooting mate, keep it up! Edited March 10, 2011 by Frenchieboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyh1988 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 some big boys you got there m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 A good write-up and some nice shooting - thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoTshoT-16 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 well done good consistant numbers keep it up, the farmer will be pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
left & right Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Well done and good write up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENGRASS Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Good shooting and pictures. GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Well done!What did you use to shoot the Rats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynic Posted March 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Thanks Chaps Well done!What did you use to shoot the Rats? AirArms S410 classic .177, red filtered lamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Thanks Chaps AirArms S410 classic .177, red filtered lamp. The S410 is superb for Rats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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