Paul223 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) Was out with Magman (Rob) earlier in the week for a spot of foxing on the shoot, 7pm start had a walk around the pens checking feed and water then off to the a large valley area where I had an idea we would get some foxy action, set up for 8pm, remote caller out and Rob sat at a vantage point over looking the woodland edge bellow us. Caller on and I sat facing the other direction in case of any Charlie making his way in from behind our vantage point, within what seemed like a few seconds the report of the .223 had me turning around to see that Rob had dropped a fox cleanly at a distance of about 1200 fair doo's. We had a quick chat and then I resumed watch, less than a minute went by before the report of the .223 filled the air again and fox number two was down, within touching distance of the first , number 3 followed with Rob having to stand as the fox made a run and was obscured by some cover in front of the rifle, that's right folks, free hand shot I jest ye not My turn now as Rob says 'get yourself set up' and after what seemed like an age ( 5 mins tops ) fox number 4 was in the bag to the muffle bark of the .243 Spent another ten minutes calling but that was the lot so time for some pics then off to another field. Fox number 5 fell to the .243 on the edge of last light, he could be made out through the glass but only as the faintest of shadows by the naked eye, no lamp used just the caller. Good evenings work the caller and foxes in the back ground where they fell, only one has been turned over for a pretty pic please note all distances quoted are in centimetres !! Edited July 13, 2013 by Paul223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) All 4 Old dog fox some will say we did him a favour And a vixen that fell to the .243 late last week at 5am ish Edited July 13, 2013 by Paul223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Top bit of conservation fella,spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Rob had dropped a Fox cleanly at a distance of 1200 what millimeters?? Well done fella's,Rob sent me the pics that evening as i was out...very jealous as i only managed to call in 2 Cat's Avery likely looking spot,your groundwork payed of Paul Nice to see Rob making up for the last 1 eh?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Rob had dropped a Fox cleanly at a distance of 1200 what millimeters?? Well done fella's,Rob sent me the pics that evening as i was out...very jealous as i only managed to call in 2 Cat's Avery likely looking spot,your groundwork payed of Paul Nice to see Rob making up for the last 1 eh?? I think one got almost that close was a cracking evening Jef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Was a great 15 mins (sorry mean night ) will have to have a night out again soon PS, Philmypower didn't seem to happy to receive a text as we finished at 2 am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon6ppc Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) good do on the foxes there pal, how far was the first fox then ha ha ps how do you down load so many pictures as when i do it i can only down load 2 or 3 if ime lucky Edited July 13, 2013 by simon6ppc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 you have saved some birds there pal! Nowt like good muti clickbooom session. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Fair do's boys. I take it you paced out the distance Paul as I know rob can't count that high. He also can't tell the time, who sends texts out at bloody 2am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markws80 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 dropped a fox cleanly at a distance of about 1200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted July 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 dropped a fox cleanly at a distance of about 1200 yes with the 223 Read the small print you have saved some birds there pal! Nowt like good muti clickbooom session. U. we were thinking of you at the time, ideal for a lever action 357 and iron sights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
channa Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Nice evening there Gents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Well done Paul - were they from one litter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Well done Paul - were they from one litter? Yes all from one litter and to close to the pen for comfort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Yes all from one litter and to close to the pen for comfort Good job done then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 (edited) Fair do's boys. I take it you paced out the distance Paul as I know rob can't count that high. He also can't tell the time, who sends texts out at bloody 2am The same person that shine's a lamp in bedroom windows at 1am Edited July 14, 2013 by magman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 nice read and good pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Well Done good bag of foxes that. On the 1200 1 without a rangefinder how did you know what to dial in to scope or holdover and allow for drift thats a long long way Thought 1000 yard target shooting was far.Good shot whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Was out with Magman (Rob) earlier in the week for a spot of foxing on the shoot, 7pm start had a walk around the pens checking feed and water then off to the a large valley area where I had an idea we would get some foxy action, set up for 8pm, remote caller out and Rob sat at a vantage point over looking the woodland edge bellow us. Caller on and I sat facing the other direction in case of any Charlie making his way in from behind our vantage point, within what seemed like a few seconds the report of the .223 had me turning around to see that Rob had dropped a fox cleanly at a distance of about 1200 fair doo's. We had a quick chat and then I resumed watch, less than a minute went by before the report of the .223 filled the air again and fox number two was down, within touching distance of the first , number 3 followed with Rob having to stand as the fox made a run and was obscured by some cover in front of the rifle, that's right folks, free hand shot I jest ye not My turn now as Rob says 'get yourself set up' and after what seemed like an age ( 5 mins tops ) fox number 4 was in the bag to the muffle bark of the .243 Spent another ten minutes calling but that was the lot so time for some pics then off to another field. Fox number 5 fell to the .243 on the edge of last light, he could be made out through the glass but only as the faintest of shadows by the naked eye, no lamp used just the caller. Good evenings work the caller and foxes in the back ground where they fell, only one has been turned over for a pretty pic please note all distances quoted are in centimetres !! It was a joke for all that missed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Well thats cleared that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 yes with the 223 Read the small print we were thinking of you at the time, ideal for a lever action 357 and iron sights Lol yes yer can lay down some surpressive fire power with the 94 in 357 lol U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 It was a joke for all that missed it Does the same go for that crow you shot on the last day of the shoot at 70 yards more like 70 feet Still a good shot Well done with the foxes boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted July 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 It was a joke for all that missed it I'm sure you let me shoot the last of those four because number 3 got a bit to close for comfort when he nearly jumped over you For those who have not noticed, Rob is at right side if the first pic, the caller can be seen on the left side of same pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyrapid177mk2 Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 that's a fine result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 looks like a family hit well shot.. its nice to do a bit of daylight foxing .. 1200 yard fox was nearly going to be the new 700 yard hare shot lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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