shootgun Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 I was stalking round the clock on some new bits of ground i picked up recently hoping to christianise my new R8. Last week i couldn't get a shot at the fallow due to thick cover , i had a muntjac doe walking around 20 yards away but are scarce in those parts of the world so didn't pulled the trigger. Yesterday i was stalking a woodland and again the cover was very thick, decided to wait on the edge, next to a field, and eventually a small herd, about 12-14 fallow came out in the open, run past me and stopped on the other side, with the farm buildings in the background... another frustrating situation... Today i was invited by a friend on his ground, and as soon as we pulled over, we saw a herd of about 250 heads sitting in the middle of a big field. I managed to stalk to about 200 meters when wind changed and the herd started to move, i set up on the sticks and took the shot at the very last doe. It was dead before it hit the ground. Well pleased with the shot, dragged the beast to the truck and moved to another field, in the high seat. As soon as i climbed in the seat a few does came out from the wood at about 100 meters to my right... a nice way to end a brilliant morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 (edited) congratulations on christening the new gun Nice write up and pics shootgun Edited March 8, 2015 by fruity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Thanks mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Well done i see no mod on your rifle you prefer it that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Well done i see no mod on your rifle you prefer it that way Thanks! I prefer it without mod, doesn't bother me. The rifle, as you can see, has iron sights, adding a mod to with will make it look rubbish, affect the balance and denies the take-down compact rifle concept, adding lenght to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy bingo Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 well done mate looks a crackin view from high seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegun Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Nice one, job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 9.3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 (edited) 9.3? I was wondering.....l .270 maybe or one of each? Edited March 8, 2015 by malkiserow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I was wondering.....l .270 maybe or one of each? .270. with 130 grains Barnes TSX this time, more suitable for long range shots. It only drops 3'' at 200 meters. 9.3x62 drop is double at the same range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 .270. with 130 grains Barnes TSX this time, more suitable for long range shots. It only drops 3'' at 200 meters. 9.3x62 drop is double at the same range. Yeah but uber cool!Just double yer hold then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I'm stalking Friday all day on a new permision in some thick white beech woods and i'll put the 9.3 barrel on as will be short range shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I'm stalking Friday all day on a new permision in some thick white beech woods and i'll put the 9.3 barrel on as will be short range shots That's better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 That's better! Let's hope i'll get a chance at a deer.. the wood in question is like a bloody jungle, 20-30 yards maximum visibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Lovely proper rifle, that. Wishing you many happy shots ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdi58 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 well done mate lovely photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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