neil3728 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Asleep in bed last night I was awoke by someone shooting in a field near my house maybe 700 yards away. Only way i know where they were was by the very bright white light coming from the tourch. In the 6 years I have lived around the area noone has ever been shooting on a night. I know the owner of the land does not have a FAC he got refused a SGC. My question is just how noisy would a rifle be while shoot, it was definatley not a shotgun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Asleep in bed last night I was awoke by someone shooting in a field near my house maybe 700 yards away. Only way i know where they were was by the very bright white light coming from the tourch. In the 6 years I have lived around the area noone has ever been shooting on a night. I know the owner of the land does not have a FAC he got refused a SGC. My question is just how noisy would a rifle be while shoot, it was definatley not a shotgun. A centrefire without a moderator can be obscenely loud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Depends what calibre of rifle it is, if it's moderated, direction of fire, etc. How do you know it definitely wasn't a shotgun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Probably someone testing out his is new Glock 9mm he just bought off the internet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil3728 Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 It certanly didn't sound like my 12g shotgun, Direction of fire going by the direction of the light would have been accross my house. from left to right. Would you really go out on a night to shoot without a moderator, can't see there been much around after the first shot. Must admit my first thought was poachers as i know there is a horse in the next field which gets spooked very easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 If it happens again just call the police, get the kettle on and watch the drama unfold. Or you could just get some earplugs and stop being so nosey lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil3728 Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 They was only shooting for about 20 mins. So wasn't that bad, if they were doing it at silly oclock and started disturbing the sleep of my kids then, I might consider calling the police. How quite would a moderated rifle be. Should I still hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 i no 2 lads that shoot rifles round howden area a .223 with mod at night is mega loud with no wind like last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 It was well below freezing last night here, I think shots sound much louder in still, dry cold air. How many shots were fired? You would definitely hear a moderated rifle in these conditions especially forward of the muzzle. Moderators change the signature of report of the shot, but they wont silence a supersonic round. Could you ask the landowner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiLisCer Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 This forum really does make me laugh, you lot go off on one when the police turn up when you are shooting lawfully, yet when someone else is shooting you quickly jump and shout call the police!! You have no idea whatsoever whether this person has lawful authority to be there - it could well be a PW member shooting rabbits or foxes WITH PERMISSION. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 This forum really does make me laugh, you lot go off on one when the police turn up when you are shooting lawfully, yet when someone else is shooting you quickly jump and shout call the police!! You have no idea whatsoever whether this person has lawful authority to be there - it could well be a PW member shooting rabbits or foxes WITH PERMISSION. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poacher Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 This forum really does make me laugh, you lot go off on one when the police turn up when you are shooting lawfully, yet when someone else is shooting you quickly jump and shout call the police!! You have no idea whatsoever whether this person has lawful authority to be there - it could well be a PW member shooting rabbits or foxes WITH PERMISSION. well said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 As you know the owner of the land, why not ask him has any one got permission to shoot on it. If no one has you know its poachers etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam1e Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 +1 +1 to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil3728 Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Won't be asking the land owner as he is my sisters ex. what I did notice is that there was a lot of shots in sucsession then nothing, maybe 10 to 15 in a few minutes then nothing for a long time. Some almost one after the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil3728 Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I don't have a problem with the shooting. i know a few people myself that are local who go out after foxes. there are also a few people poaching local, Been where i live its very remote, just asking to see if you more experianced people think it sounds right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Were in howden do you live. I shoot around the train staion upto cow bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Won't be asking the land owner as he is my sisters ex. what I did notice is that there was a lot of shots in sucsession then nothing, maybe 10 to 15 in a few minutes then nothing for a long time. Some almost one after the other. 10 -15 rifle shots in a few minutes in the early hours dont sound good, maybe someones got themselves a new AK47 for bunnies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 10 -15 rifle shots in a few minutes in the early hours dont sound good, maybe someones got themselves a new AK47 for bunnies or there just checking zero on rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 or there just checking zero on rifle no, i like the idea of an AK47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 no, i like the idea of an AK47 what with killing Fields in back ground you have issues lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 what with killing Fields in back ground you have issues lol I walked right into that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 10-15 cf shots in a few mins is the best way to **** your barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spook Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 10 -15 rifle shots in a few minutes in the early hours dont sound good, maybe someones got themselves a new AK47 for bunnies or there just checking zero on rifle Or.... there just checking the Zero on there new AK47 If there within the law - let em get on with it. People shoot in the field behind my house and I don't like it.....because it's not me doing the shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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