Ackley Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) I was distracted and busy lapping up and basking in the magnificence of your African trip that you just told us about and of course your long range hare shot which according to the title of your thread was your best shot yet it being noted that the title to this thread is the only thing you cant go back over later and edit / change to suit. again I ask "what does sporting mean" can you kindly answer the question instead of trying to twist the topic to suit your sad needs,its quite simple Iam sure even you can do this one thing,or do you need a few mins to google it quite right "this was my best shot yet" previous was only 540 yards on a rabbit infact 2 rabbits so pulling off not just one shot but 2 Edited August 4, 2011 by Ackley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I asked you to bring something interesting to the table seems you cant You're sat in the airport with your mates... On your phone... Arguing your case on a forum... Sounds like you're having a banging holiday so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 no not really very speical as I can go out every day and probably find a shot like that <SNIP> the only thing significant is I beat by personal best so showing practice pays off That reads a bit like "today I managed to hit one", which I'm sure isn't what you meant. Out of interest ( as a complete "Long Range Hunting" novice ) what does a hare look like at 600yds ? I Imagine that it looks pretty small even with a fairly powerful scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Chaps we really shouldn't feed the troll. Ackley has massive previous form for trolling. Indeed, I can't think of a single post he has ever made that wasn't a troll. He must be very bored today. Or is that boorish and boastful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 getting on a plane with your mates flying 13 hrs accross the globe into Africa and living in the bush for 2 weeks under canvas siting around an open fire,now thats speical I would love to do that. Would love to see the pics too, if you get a chance to post them up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 That reads a bit like "today I managed to hit one", which I'm sure isn't what you meant. Out of interest ( as a complete "Long Range Hunting" novice ) what does a hare look like at 600yds ? I Imagine that it looks pretty small even with a fairly powerful scope. Yep, and as he says; a camera lens couldn't do it justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackley Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) Chaps we really shouldn't feed the troll. Ackley has massive previous form for trolling. Indeed, I can't think of a single post he has ever made that wasn't a troll. He must be very bored today. Or is that boorish and boastful? only one troll on here mate and thats you,your never bring anthting to the table,you constantly jump on people who can do something you cant again I ask as you seem to be avoiding the question "what is sporting" either answer or crawl back under the stone you keep appearing from,Ive come accross people like you a lot who does more talking than doing,google arm chair shooters i think the lable is so sir put up or shut up Edited August 4, 2011 by Ackley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackley Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 You're sat in the airport with your mates... On your phone... Arguing your case on a forum... Sounds like you're having a banging holiday so far Iam not on holiday mate I dont know where you got that one from,are you taking the same medication as Mungler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackley Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 That reads a bit like "today I managed to hit one", which I'm sure isn't what you meant. Out of interest ( as a complete "Long Range Hunting" novice ) what does a hare look like at 600yds ? I Imagine that it looks pretty small even with a fairly powerful scope. far from it mate,a long shot has to be calculated and executed when the condition are correct if not theres always another day,uisng the right scope mate 600 yards isnt thats far to see clearly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 only one troll on here mate and thats you,your never bring anthting to the table,you constantly jump on people who can do something you cant again I ask as you seem to be avoiding the question "what is sporting" either answer or crawl back under the stone you keep appearing from,Ive come accross people like you a lot who does more talking than doing,google arm chair shooters i think the lable is so sir put up or shut up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackley Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) quote name='Mungler' timestamp='1312458787' post='1487706'] Hi ya thought you had gone,still un able to answer the question though whats does sporting mean,seeing you like to bandy that phrase around the forums alot,come on Mungler dont make yourslef look even more follish than you already have ( i can use smileys as well to try and save face but i dont need to) come on Mungler grow a set tell us all whats not sporting about a 600 yard shot Edited August 4, 2011 by Ackley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Why do I get these big white hunter images, lets just hope the tents are lion proof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackley Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) Why do I get these big white hunter images, lets just hope the tents are lion proof where did you get that photo of Mungler hes lost weight,I like the cape well he is "super Mungler" has an opinion on everything and knows nothing Edited August 4, 2011 by Ackley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Rifle shots and sporting, well I would define sporting as where your proximity to the animal is such that the animal, under normal circumstances, would regard you as too close and make itself scarce. So for deer, well certainly within 150m, maybe even sub 250 m. But in my experience when the quarry is over 300 m, and certainly 400 m plus, you could be doing star jumps and the quarry would not be concerned. Most of use various techniques to get within the animals 'comfort zone', for want of a better phrase. If it was not for these various techniques, which can be bundled together under the term 'fieldcraft', then the quarry would be frightened by our proxmity and run away. By going 'long range', all the animals defences are nullified, that is why it is unsporting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackley Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) Rifle shots and sporting, well I would define sporting as where your proximity to the animal is such that the animal, under normal circumstances, would regard you as too close and make itself scarce. So for deer, well certainly within 150m, maybe even sub 250 m. But in my experience when the quarry is over 300 m, and certainly 400 m plus, you could be doing star jumps and the quarry would not be concerned. Most of use various techniques to get within the animals 'comfort zone', for want of a better phrase. If it was not for these various techniques, which can be bundled together under the term 'fieldcraft', then the quarry would be frightened by our proxmity and run away. By going 'long range', all the animals defences are nullified, that is why it is unsporting. I see and thats your take on it is it so what happens when you stalk into a deer,rabbit or a hare and you get that close you could touch it,is that sporting ?? what about shooting a game bird on the end of the barrel where a definate kill is going to happen,is that sporting or do you leave it and wait for one way out of your confort zone with a chance if missing or wounding is that called challenging or sporting where not talking about "fieldcraft" where ta;king about "sporting" field craft is something totally different,but I thank you for your contribution at least you ahd a go unlike Mungler the great also what is "normal circumstances" Edited August 4, 2011 by Ackley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 As this has brought absolutely nothing new to the topic of long range live quarry shooting, it is now closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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