grasshopper Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 (edited) Not been out foxing for a while for various reasons,but with a few fields cut & cleared i had to be there Picked up a roadkill rabbit on the way and put it under the Fox-Pro. 1st customer working his way up the field just on dusk,and when he heard the mouse squeeks on the caller he came in like a train...7 stood right behind the caller within a yard of it so no shot he spooked but stopped about 130yds from me..& i missed. snatched at the shot,still a bit rusty Within 10mins he was in the next field going away from me.Bit dark now,so NV attached this time and after screaming at the top of my voice ,he eventually stopped,turned side on and was duly dropped. Phew. About 15mins later i spy another Fox ragging at the dead 1.NV attached again and a resounding thump comes back..but when the smoke clears i see a Fox standing there reload,aim and watch it drop through the scope this time..could of sworn i'd hit it curiosity got the better of me,so a wandered over to investigate and found this..just as they had fallen. saw nothing more even though i gave it a few hours,but nice to back out after them Went back today with the rangefinder and got a reading of 235yds from the blood back to the bales,my longest yet with the Archer Nv so very happy about that. Thanks for reading Edited June 22, 2014 by grasshopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Nice work mate.. Well shot.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Well done how you getting on with the nv if you don't mind me asking what was the price of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Nice result Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Well done how you getting on with the nv if you don't mind me asking what was the price of it Wouldn't be without it,been using an Archer for about 7yrs now..fantastic piece of kit. This 1 is an A grade...£2999 Nice work mate.. Well shot.. good to back out at them Rich...cheers Nice result Jeff Thanks Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 What caliber did you use jeff? Did you sort out the rifle issue, was it you having 22-250 trouble or someone else.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 What caliber did you use jeff? Did you sort out the rifle issue, was it you having 22-250 trouble or someone else.. Bought a new Sako 85 but they sent a different rifle to the 1 in the advert on gunwatch,so i sent it back and got a full refund..only trouble i was having.On the lookout for another 1 now,just can't seem to find the 1 i want. Used the CZ 22 250 last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Bought a new Sako 85 but they sent a different rifle to the 1 in the advert on gunwatch,so i sent it back and got a full refund..only trouble i was having.On the lookout for another 1 now,just can't seem to find the 1 i want. Used the CZ 22 250 last night Nice one, glad it's all sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Not been out foxing for a while for various reasons,but with a few fields cut & cleared i had to be there Picked up a roadkill rabbit on the way and put it under the Fox-Pro. 1st customer working his way up the field just on dusk,and when he heard the mouse squeeks on the caller he came in like a train...7 stood right behind the caller within a yard of it so no shot he spooked but stopped about 130yds from me..& i missed. snatched at the shot,still a bit rusty Within 10mins he was in the next field going away from me.Bit dark now,so NV attached this time and after screaming at the top of my voice ,he eventually stopped,turned side on and was duly dropped. Phew. About 15mins later i spy another Fox ragging at the dead 1.NV attached again and a resounding thump comes back..but when the smoke clears i see a Fox standing there reload,aim and watch it drop through the scope this time..could of sworn i'd hit it curiosity got the better of me,so a wandered over to investigate and found this..just as they had fallen. saw nothing more even though i gave it a few hours,but nice to back out after them Went back today with the rangefinder and got a reading of 235yds from the blood back to the bales,my longest yet with the Archer Nv so very happy about that. Thanks for reading How did the sex change go Well done on the three but your short by one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Well done Jeff just ignore Rob he's only jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR JAMES Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Well Done, nice bit of shooting I to have been out shooting fox's with my CZ .223 using Federal Soft Point Ammo 55gr on the cut grass fields The fox's are looking for the mice so ideal time to get them shot Got no photos to post on here soz If anyone else sees the farmer cutting the grass fields you have permission to shoot on then get yourself`s there cos charlie will be there too at some time during the night for sure Use a mouse squeak call and you should get its attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 How did the sex change go Well done on the three but your short by one Do you know,i've never managed more than 3 locally..probably cos i'm not overun with them..save the higher numbers for when i visit you Well done Jeff just ignore Rob he's only jealous What of my new boobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Excellent result Jeff. Good write up and pic bud! Speak Soon my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 well that was a good night mate ... i have seen a few bits starting to be gut now so will hopefully have a good few nights myself.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandmartin Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Do you know,i've never managed more than 3 locally..probably cos i'm not overun with them..save the higher numbers for when i visit you What of my new boobs YES i think they suit you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcherman Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 What a cracking night Jeff great result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 What a cracking night Jeff great result Cheers gary What do you think of "Frodo" shooting 2 Fox in 2 nights,getting his eye back in,you'll have to get him back on the lamp where he belongs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon6ppc Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 top do that pal .perfect night if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Nice story, glad it not just me that pulls the odd shot I like the CZ550, never had one but often wonder what they are like! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halight Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Great work mate. And a good write up. Really enjoyed reading that. Keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Nice story, glad it not just me that pulls the odd shot I like the CZ550, never had one but often wonder what they are like! U. Cheers..The CZ550 Lux has a nice feel to it and i have been really pleased with it...BUT...lol,just this week bought a Sako 85 synthetic stainless .22 250 so it will be going up for sale a last outing for it tonight before i swap the scope onto the new rifle. Great work mate. And a good write up. Really enjoyed reading that. Keep up the good work Thanks,glad you enjoyed it top do that pal .perfect night if you ask me. Was for me but not the foxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcherman Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Cheers gary What do you think of "Frodo" shooting 2 Fox in 2 nights,getting his eye back in,you'll have to get him back on the lamp where he belongs Haha Jeff that is his quota for this year going to have to take the rifle off him and give him the lamp lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I have to lamp seeing as I'm the only one that can use it and call them in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Well done good shooting and write up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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