Marc M Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 Through working in a country sports shop I've managed to land a shoot at the local golf driving range which is having problems with rabbits digging up the turf. I took my first trip up last night with the HW100 and the lamp for a recce and managed to bag these three pesky wabbits. There were plenty more there for the taking but the wind was blowing my scent right over them (only one access route) so they were very scittish and bolted the instant the lamp lit up their eyes. Never mind, I'll catch them another day. It's hard work gaining new permissions so I'm over the moon I'm finally getting somewhere with it. The range owner has given me an open invitation to shoot whenever I like so I foresee a few more hours, possibly holed up in one of the bunkers, waiting to snipe old bug's for me. Here is a picture of my spoils, all three were promised to one of my customers, the next ones I get are definitely going on my plate! Apols for the dark, grainy image, it was pitch black and I only had my camera phone to hand. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carcharadon Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 I see no holes in em.... what happened pal ? did they die of laughter when they heard the pellets flying wide :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ratcatcher Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 I see no holes in em.... what happened pal ? did they die of laughter when they heard the pellets flying wide :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc M Posted March 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 I see no holes in em.... what happened pal ? did they die of laughter when they heard the pellets flying wide Always the joker Check out bugs at the top, look closely at his eye :thumbs: the other two were strategically placed as to not scare the kids that view the site... The bottom one was a real 'bleeder' too, shot it right behind the eye and the red stuff got all over, that pic was actually taken in the boot of my car which is now covered in rabbit blood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc M Posted March 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 I see no holes in em.... and correct me if I'm wrong on this, but to date YOU'RE the only one of us that has made a kill by frightening the quarry to death with the constant whizz and zipping of pellets skimming overhead!! LOL Remember that squirrel down in your garden :thumbs: Just for the record, all three of these rabbits were headshot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatingisbest Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 is it just me but the closest rabbit looks like there was been a shot through its ear, is that how you managed to get it? it probably fainted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc M Posted March 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 is it just me but the closest rabbit looks like there was been a shot through its ear, is that how you managed to get it? it probably fainted! Actually, if I tell the truth, no animals were injured during the creation of this photo, I'm a highly skilled animal trainer and these are my finest pupils... they lay down and play dead at the mere hint of a carrot stick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ratcatcher Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 I see no holes in em.... what happened pal ? did they die of laughter when they heard the pellets flying wide Always the joker Check out bugs at the top, look closely at his eye the other two were strategically placed as to not scare the kids that view the site... The bottom one was a real 'bleeder' too, shot it right behind the eye and the red stuff got all over, that pic was actually taken in the boot of my car which is now covered in rabbit blood! oh i am so happy you never put the picture of the blood it would have made me sick :*) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 nice going marc m personaly i would have gutted the rabbits in the feild , meat would taste so much better. like i said nice going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc M Posted March 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 nice going marc m personaly i would have gutted the rabbits in the feild , meat would taste so much better. like i said nice going As a rule I gut them in the field too but I was specifically asked not to gut these ones, hence leaving them whole; they weren't for human consumption, instead they were going to be used as bait for some mink traps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 nice going marc m personaly i would have gutted the rabbits in the feild , meat would taste so much better. like i said nice going As a rule I gut them in the field too but I was specifically asked not to gut these ones, hence leaving them whole; they weren't for human consumption, instead they were going to be used as bait for some mink traps. fair play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackthorn Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 is it just me but the closest rabbit looks like there was been a shot through its ear, is that how you managed to get it? it probably fainted! Actually, if I tell the truth, no animals were injured during the creation of this photo, I'm a highly skilled animal trainer and these are my finest pupils... they lay down and play dead at the mere hint of a carrot stick... good shooting mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 I see no holes in em.... what happened pal ? did they die of laughter when they heard the pellets flying wide Always the joker Check out bugs at the top, look closely at his eye the other two were strategically placed as to not scare the kids that view the site... The bottom one was a real 'bleeder' too, shot it right behind the eye and the red stuff got all over, that pic was actually taken in the boot of my car which is now covered in rabbit blood! oh i am so happy you never put the picture of the blood it would have made me sick :*) No one should hunt or shoot anything unless they can deal with the truth of what they have done You need to learn and understand these things before you can take their life into your crosshairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ratcatcher Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 I see no holes in em.... what happened pal ? did they die of laughter when they heard the pellets flying wide Always the joker Check out bugs at the top, look closely at his eye the other two were strategically placed as to not scare the kids that view the site... The bottom one was a real 'bleeder' too, shot it right behind the eye and the red stuff got all over, that pic was actually taken in the boot of my car which is now covered in rabbit blood! oh i am so happy you never put the picture of the blood it would have made me sick :*) No one should hunt or shoot anything unless they can deal with the truth of what they have done You need to learn and understand these things before you can take their life into your crosshairs. it was a joke m8, chill out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Stalker Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 Nice one Marc Congrats on getting your new permission, sounds like a nice little set up. Looking forward to seeing more pics. SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will1992 Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 thats great shooting mate!! will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve3562 Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 nice shooting mon hope you get some more!!! what was the range of that?? steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Roberts Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Good shooting Marc I only just got the mms message from you because as you know! I left my phone at yours on Thursday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve3562 Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 good luck gettin that bak! lol nice head shots steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 (edited) Marc No intention of using NV? Less likely to spook the rabbits than a lamp Mine is good for 30 to 40 yards fine for further if shooting bigger quarry out but the 4.6 mag lets it down for rabbit sized stuff at more than 40 yards Just a thought LG Edited March 27, 2006 by Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Roberts Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 good luck gettin that bak! lol nice head shots steve hehe...got it back yesterday when we went clay bashing. I also beat him (i dont mean physically!!!)...haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pelt man Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Mark You say that the picture was "Taken IN the Boot of the Car". Is that not a bit of a tight fit getting in there & who let you out again The Pelt Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc M Posted March 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Mark You say that the picture was "Taken IN the Boot of the Car". Is that not a bit of a tight fit getting in there & who let you out again The Pelt Man It's a fairly big boot mind, Mondeo estate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc M Posted March 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Lord Georie, I'm not too convinced with NV gear, I can't really justify the expense of Gen2 stuff and all the Gen1 I've looked through has been really poor quality, and in my opinion overpriced at that. We sell all Deben's range in our shop and even with my staff discount, for the image quality, I'd rather stick with the lamp and maybe try a few different coloured filters... ...either that or start eating a load more carrots... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc M Posted March 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 As for the distance the shots were taken at, I find it really difficult estimating range at night (need more practice) I would have sworn the first I took was at 30'ish yards but when paced to target is was just under 25. Second rabbit was a similar distance away but the third was by far and away the best shot, paced at 40 yards, I rested on one of the driving range marker boards and aimed high, inbetween the rabbits ears, it went down straight away. Definitely the most pleasing shot of the night. I'm going again this Wednesday night so will hopefully have more pics and stories to tell. Taking Andy (Carcharadon) with me too, he usually scares the rabbits away though with all the huffing and puffing he does when kitted up in his gear. I keep telling him to come to the gym with me, but he says he prefers being the out of shape "rotund" look LOL :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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