Si-Bore Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Hi guys I had a nice shoot this evening which was started off by taking 2 magpies with the 17 Rem whilst on the way to the set-up point. I took along the farmers son as I often do and I was ready for action with the 6.5x47 and the .17 Rem hoping for a couple of opportunities of longer shots on vermin. After waiting an hour a few jackdaws presented themselves but out a little further than I had hoped especially given the 10-20mph wind. I used the Rem as I needed the safer round due to horses in the field behind but would have much preferred to use the 6.5mm for the ballistics. Missing the Jackdaw just downwind I took up the rifle and walked the 50yds back to the truck. Just before i got back to the truck something caught my eye on the bank 150yds away. It was a fox sniffing around the rabbit holes. I immediately crouched and moved forward into position for the shot. The first spot where I thought I may get the shot was slightly in danger of catching the short crop so I began to crawl forwards. When I had gained the extra height of the 10yds further forward the fox had moved undisturbed to behind a bush. I waited as I knew it would re-appear soon. The whisper came from behind that it had began to make its way up the fence line. I didn't want to take the shot through the wire so I waited. It broke away from the fence and almost stopped so I made a bark sound which enticed it to look round but before I could slip the trigger it moved off again. This time I knew I had to be louder and more obvious so I made another louder bark which stopped it and turned broadside at which point I aimed just behind its shoulder to account for the FV side wind and sent the 25g Vmax into its heart/lung area and it collapsed on the spot. Very satisfying shot in the bright sunshine. I ranged it afterwards (knowing it was around 200yds) at 178yds. This Rem is such as versatile calibre. The fallen vixen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbuster Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Nice write up and good shooting mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 ISTR reading this a couple of days ago somewhere :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 nICE ONE....HAD SOME big TEETH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 fair paly its nice to get the distance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve42 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Nice one mate , allways fancied a 17 rem for foxing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Quite impressive shooting at than range, well done mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Well done mate, Good shooting :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Nice write-up and pic.Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-Bore Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 ISTR reading this a couple of days ago somewhere :blink: BBS mate. No sense writing something different. At least I could get the picture on here. Thanks for the nice comments guys. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 The first of many si, well done mate, nice shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-Bore Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 The first of many si, well done mate, nice shot Lets hope so Johnny! Thanks bro, Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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