fabarm gamma boy Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) Yes, I to saw some disgusting gung ho behaviour during that debacle, where clips of ammo from unsuitable calibers were emptied into the poor beasts. Had anyone treated my cows in such a way I would have wrapped their rifle round their neck ! I hope your friend is proud of himself. proud of himself!! He was the most successfull marksman there by along shot!!! Anyway thats the end of it, nowt to do with me!!! Edited April 12, 2013 by fabarm gamma boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) A shotgun is much safer than a centrefire for dispatching at close range, it will punch a nice neat hole at close range and the shot looses energy quickly on impact. I have never done it but witnessed the effectiveness of this technique. I have a mate that has shot bulls with 30cal but these are usually animals that have escaped or gone a bit mad and its been deemed to dangerous to get close to them. He is licensed to do so. Those that do the job for a liviing will usually have a .38cal pistol or captive bolt, a rifle bullet has far to much energy for close range stuff in respect to personal safety. Edited April 12, 2013 by Redgum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakari Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) . The aim point is an X between eyes and the opposite ears, Absolutely spot on. If you do it right, there's no need for a big calibre or a shotgun. The forehead bones (for want of a better term) are quite delicate on most animals. If you have or can get access to a humane killer or a handgun, (if allowed in the UK now) it's even easier. Edited April 12, 2013 by shakari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Here's a related article for those interested in on-farm despatch. http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/german-farm-tests-shooting-as-alternative-to-slaughterhouses-a-892076.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Cooper Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 I have seen .22lr point blank to the head drop quite a few big cows on the spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) let the vet despatch said animal as they know what he/she's doing? +1 at the end of the day it does need to be dignified and as painless as possible even if the creature is suffering or in pain :( Edited May 2, 2013 by delburt0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Being a farmer with cows if you have no idear don't do it I have seen bulls get up after the professionals bolt it twice and still smashed place up calfs sheep no problem in the right place but cows are hard ******* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesbach Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Being a farmer with cows if you have no idear don't do it I have seen bulls get up after the professionals bolt it twice and still smashed place up calfs sheep no problem in the right place but cows are hard ******* Saw a bull do this just last week.. Vet had his bolt gun, shot the bull, big black ring on his head as he turned and went for a drink of water. Can back to the barrier for another look and was shot again only to dip his head for a mouthful of silage!! The third shot saw him off! Just an example of how hard they can be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Be just stupid to take on a job like a bull if you don't know what your doing ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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