the pelt man Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Perry It dose no harm to the spring to keep it under tension, its just not safe to leave a gun cocked. In fact it has been found to make the spring very slightly stronger leaving it cocked. PELT MAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Hawk Posted June 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Perry It dose no harm to the spring to keep it under tension, its just not safe to leave a gun cocked. In fact it has been found to make the spring very slightly stronger leaving it cocked. PELT MAN Thanks Peltman, I totally agree with the safety issue. I have just be granted permission to shoot on the very fields that inspired Richard Adams to write WATERSHIP DOWN. How ironic, ive only been doing this a matter of weeks and I get access to rabbit country. Not only that there are loads of hares (I didn't see these) but some nice woodies, guinifowl and phesants. The owner has basically given me cart blanch. I will check on seasons for other game. On this drive way is a large hole 12" X 12" there has been a huge amount of stone moved to make the hole. Could this be a badger set? The owner was wondering if it was possible to relocate badgers? Oh yeah, I have placed some twigs and grass over a few warrens to see whivh ones are active. Thanks for all your tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Keep nice and low mate, and bearing in mind that they see sideways so to speak, try to keep behind them. Robbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Hawk Posted June 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Keep nice and low mate, and bearing in mind that they see sideways so to speak, try to keep behind them. Robbo That must be because of all the bloody carrots they eat. Still if it was as easy as walking up and shooting them it wouldn't be half as fun, besides it helps to justify all of the money (to the wife, not me) I have spent on clothing ect. Cheers mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davrian Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Sorry for my lenghly PM mate! I'm going out around 8pm at the moment I go to a known place where I can lay in wait, I then sit / lay still and silent untill the black birds start singing and all manner of birds fly and perch close by this way you know nothings bothered by or alerted to your presence, you always want to feel any wind or breeze on your face but patience is the main thing. Is there any chance you could build a hide? A hide need only be a piece of camo netting pegged out to lay under, but you need to set it up and leave it there a while for the wildlife to become acustomed to it. Preperation is always good, go for walks at any time of day no need to even take the rifle, just observe where holes are, look for short cropped grass or crop, dropping ect take note of wind direction so you can choose a route in to the wind to get to you lay up place. You say your goupings 1 1/2" what pellets are you using? using a good quallity pellet may improve this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer rabbit (r1000) Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Keep nice and low mate, and bearing in mind that they see sideways so to speak, try to keep behind them. Robbo That must be because of all the bloody carrots they eat. Still if it was as easy as walking up and shooting them it wouldn't be half as fun, besides it helps to justify all of the money (to the wife, not me) I have spent on clothing ect. Cheers mate. people say that carrots improve your night vision, i still maintain that torches work much better :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Hawk Posted June 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Sorry for my lenghly PM mate! I'm going out around 8pm at the moment I go to a known place where I can lay in wait, I then sit / lay still and silent untill the black birds start singing and all manner of birds fly and perch close by this way you know nothings bothered by or alerted to your presence, you always want to feel any wind or breeze on your face but patience is the main thing. Is there any chance you could build a hide? A hide need only be a piece of camo netting pegged out to lay under, but you need to set it up and leave it there a while for the wildlife to become acustomed to it. Preperation is always good, go for walks at any time of day no need to even take the rifle, just observe where holes are, look for short cropped grass or crop, dropping ect take note of wind direction so you can choose a route in to the wind to get to you lay up place. You say your goupings 1 1/2" what pellets are you using? using a good quallity pellet may improve this. Sorry for my lenghly PM mate! I'm going out around 8pm at the moment I go to a known place where I can lay in wait, I then sit / lay still and silent untill the black birds start singing and all manner of birds fly and perch close by this way you know nothings bothered by or alerted to your presence, you always want to feel any wind or breeze on your face but patience is the main thing. Is there any chance you could build a hide? A hide need only be a piece of camo netting pegged out to lay under, but you need to set it up and leave it there a while for the wildlife to become acustomed to it. Preperation is always good, go for walks at any time of day no need to even take the rifle, just observe where holes are, look for short cropped grass or crop, dropping ect take note of wind direction so you can choose a route in to the wind to get to you lay up place. You say your goupings 1 1/2" what pellets are you using? using a good quallity pellet may improve this. Currentley using power pel, is 1 1/2 " bad at 30 yards with a springer? thanks for the reply im really chuffed with all of the replies I have had on this post. Nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 Keep nice and low mate, and bearing in mind that they see sideways so to speak, try to keep behind them. Robbo They actually have 360 degree vision so don't think being behind them helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiiish1987 Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 well nearly 360. i like to stay behind as they can only see you out the corner of there eyes. move slowly and watch their movement. i like to wait till there feeding or preening to move. thats when they're most relaxed (although theyre still very alert). saying that i was shooting with a friend the other day and she spotted a rabbit by a patch of nettles about 50 yards away. she walked that down to 30 yards with the rabbit sat upright. it could plainly see her as she aproached side on and up wind to it. yet he just froze still. I think sometimes they must think you cant see them and so stay put! (btw she got him if you wanted to know) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Hawk Posted June 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 :yp: people say that carrots improve your night vision, i still maintain that torches work much better killer rabbit (r1000) Mate you are a pure genius, thats the best advice yet, Nice one indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Hawk Posted June 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 :yp: people say that carrots improve your night vision, i still maintain that torches work much better killer rabbit (r1000) Mate you are a pure genius, thats the best advice yet, Nice one indeed. Ok a serious enquiry, (1) Does anyone konw if miximitosis can be transfered to dogs? Cheers ps guys changed my user name from perry to grey hawk (a story or another time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiiish1987 Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 I've never heard of a dog getting infected. HOWEVER, we all know what mixi does to a rabbit, and how because of this we can approach them easily. Now if a fox leaves such easy prey well alone then it must be leaving it for a reason! I may be wrong about this but personally i'd try and keep my dog well away from them. For a definitive answer check out mixi on google Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Hawk Posted June 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 I've never heard of a dog getting infected. HOWEVER, we all know what mixi does to a rabbit, and how because of this we can approach them easily. Now if a fox leaves such easy prey well alone then it must be leaving it for a reason! I may be wrong about this but personally i'd try and keep my dog well away from them. For a definitive answer check out mixi on google Just checked with a friend of mine who is a vet, he informs me that it is not transferable. I guess like us the fox would rather not eat anything past its best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andystone Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 Perry As most people have said stay downwind, blend in with the natural surroundings, keep absolutley silent move very slowly, don't go out in freshly washed clothing, if you smoke this can also be a give away? Cheers SS i quite often have a smoke whilst after bunnies. i dont think they mind too much, i'm always down wind anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Hawk Posted June 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 maybe your bunnies like B&H or are Passively addicted seriously the point to be taken is down wind is the key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 Dont bother building the hide.... Ghillie suit......Ive had them sat less than 10yds away....happilly munching............till a .22 daystate dome head smacked em in the head.......... You will be suprised just HOW much GOOD camo aids you in keeping hidden... Real tree for a fraction of the cost, but a little more effort............I know which one I feel the most confident in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 We had them hopping round in front of us Sunday morning no more than 10 yards away, they have never been shot at and some of them were very young. But the big difference was keeping dead still, and on this occasion both wearing face masks and gloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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