dunganick Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 finally this evening got my first fox with the .223 first outing foxing with it, chuffed 160yrds, was facing me, shot hit just left hand side of the base of its neck and did its work inside the animal. 40grain nosler, 24grains N133 also took a pigeon later, shot hit spot on. Might be out after some crows tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzyboi Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 finally this evening got my first fox with the .223 first outing foxing with it, chuffed 160yrds, was facing me, shot hit just left hand side of the base of its neck and did its work inside the animal. 40grain nosler, 24grains N133 also took a pigeon later, shot hit spot on. Might be out after some crows tomorrow. Nice bit of shooting.. what you gonna do with the fella ?? I always thought of getting it stuffed if i ever got a fox, bloody expensive to do tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Oh ye of little faith.......you weren`t happy with the groups at Bisley yet you top a fox @ 160 Well done,now go have a beer on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peejay Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 nice one nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex lad Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Excellent shooting Goto get me one of those stocks for my .17 it looks Fab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ratcatcher Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Good shooting m8, the stock looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Good shooting Nick. Lovely looking rifle too I'm off to Wales for the weekend coming, got a few nights lamping on the cards, just hope my shooting is up to scratch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciltalgarth Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Well done. One you will always remember. I remember my first it was when i was a yts gamkeeper it was on a field next to one of my release pens of a 1000 phesants, managed to call him in to 70 yards and thats where he was put to bed for good. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted September 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 cheers lads Not the first ever i might add first for this rifle. And about time too. still got some development to do with the loads before its really shooting how i want, but it will easily hold 3/4" now, which is better than before. I am very pleased with the stock, Its an Elkridge stock, Fancy grade, worth every penny (only cost about £130 plus about £25 import) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciltalgarth Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Hay kip where in wales are you off too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Well done nick LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Hay kip where in wales are you off too. Newport, that's where i used to live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Good shooting Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulltimeshooter Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Well done nick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crieffy Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Nice job on the stock too! Looks bloomin' good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 :o WICKED ..... Good man 1 down, plenty more to come i hope Nick. Im sure their will be, as that rifle looks well tuned for the job and you worked and waited hard to get it, well done indeed mate. That stock looks better all the time. Best of luck, keep it consistent. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 40grain nosler, 24grains N133 Whats the FPS on this load then Nick ?...............Well done BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 well done Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Excellent shooting Goto get me one of those stocks for my .17 it looks Fab Well done Nick, good shooting mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 40grain nosler, 24grains N133 Whats the FPS on this load then Nick ?...............Well done BTW No idea mate, i would guess about 3300fps, maybe more. Its zero'd one inch high at 100, so figure its pretty good for 200 not matter what velocity it is (there is precious little difference in trajectory untill you get to about 250 yrds) Going to test it on some crows later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewyjack.22 Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Well done nick, worth the wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Going to test it on some crows later Let us know how you get on mate. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 No idea mate, i would guess about 3300fps, maybe more. I would say definately alot more Fps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 only 1 crow 190 yards took a shot at a rabbit 230 yards.... but was shooting up hill (with safe backstop) so forgot to allow for extra drop . Plus i dont really know the hold over for that range anyway But all in all i was happy, the 190 yard shot was taken from a sand bag on the door of my car, so not the easiest shot ever either. Have a crummy camera phone pic somewhere.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 okay cheers mate, always thought that it would be the reverse of shooting down hill. Will shoot some targets at 200 soon. Just gota find the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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