racing snake Posted December 25, 2017 Report Share Posted December 25, 2017 1 hour ago, remmy1100 said: Nice work there RS are you using drone pro can you give bit info what it’s like is it the 10x Hi Remmy, yes it's a Drone Pro but it's the X15 not the X10. Cracking scope, built like a tank and always reliable. Choice between the x10 and X15 will be a personal preference. Obviously the x15 has a narrower FOV but I'm happy with that for the ability to take longer range shots. Only gripe I've ever had with the Drone is it won't run on CR123 recharables - I set mine up with a volt reg and a EPS5 stored in the butt pouch, it'll go a week before needing a charge. Never lost zero since I've had it. I've got a Photon on my air rifle and the difference between the two is huge. It's obviously a significant investment but if you're doing a lot of fox shooting it's well worth it. Strelok Pro now has profiles for the rangefinder ret so you can really push it out to some long ranges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 9 hours ago, racing snake said: Hi Remmy, yes it's a Drone Pro but it's the X15 not the X10. Cracking scope, built like a tank and always reliable. Choice between the x10 and X15 will be a personal preference. Obviously the x15 has a narrower FOV but I'm happy with that for the ability to take longer range shots. Only gripe I've ever had with the Drone is it won't run on CR123 recharables - I set mine up with a volt reg and a EPS5 stored in the butt pouch, it'll go a week before needing a charge. Never lost zero since I've had it. I've got a Photon on my air rifle and the difference between the two is huge. It's obviously a significant investment but if you're doing a lot of fox shooting it's well worth it. Strelok Pro now has profiles for the rangefinder ret so you can really push it out to some long ranges. which ir stu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racing snake Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 (edited) I use the Armasight X-LR-M Ed. http://www.nightvisiongear.co.uk/product-details/INFRA RED ILLUMINATORS/X-LR-M Long Range Infra Red Illuminator Edited December 26, 2017 by racing snake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babs2020 Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 hi guys what mating calls are you using want to give them a try anybody as any they can e mail be great thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racing snake Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 (edited) Been coming into the vixen screaming for me Babs. Think I've sent you that one already though. Just don't leave it running constantly - let it go through a cycle then leave it quiet for a few minutes. Edited December 27, 2017 by racing snake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babs2020 Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 (edited) yes mate is there only 1 vixen call on the one you sent Edited December 27, 2017 by babs2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racing snake Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Yes mate, it's the series of screams that get progressively louder. They're already coming into that (both dog and vixen) and over the next month or two they should be even more keen on it. Only time I've found you've got to be cagey with a vixen call is if you've taken a resident vixen off the patch relatively recently. The call is her marking out her territory so it can sometimes send newly arrived vixens bolting, where as a resident vixen would charge in to defend her plot. Not always the case, but as with all calls, nothing is a certainty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babs2020 Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 (edited) no mate Edited December 27, 2017 by babs2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babs2020 Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 no mate nothing as seems when foxing got to have every trick in the book and then other times very easy had 2 vixen last week one call and one at distance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racing snake Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Ok I'll send you the vixen call now Babs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racing snake Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Should be in your emails now Babs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babs2020 Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 cheers got it pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racing snake Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 (edited) First trip out last night since Christmas, and despite the bitter cold I thought I'd try my luck on one of the big hills I shoot on. Conditions were tricky - bright moon and snow/frost on the ground made walking about a bit of a waste of time, so it was a case of finding some cover and running the caller, but the biting cold made the prospect of sitting still for a long period sound not very inviting! Got up to one of my favourite gorse banks, sat the caller out about 100 yards in front of my, and tucked myself in as much as I could to a) get out of the sight of any approaching fox, and b) to get out of the freezing wind! Got the vixen calling on the foxpro and almost straight away I see a fox coming at a good pace over the other side of the valley, but still 5/600 yards away. Watched him working his way down with the thermal, had another quick scan about and I see another fox heading away from me about 150 yards away. Time for a choice - do I take the shot at the fox going away, or wait to see if the other comes in? Decided to take the shot at the one going away. Got the scope on and found her making her way across the marsh out in front of me. She was getting on for over 150 yards by the time I had her in the scope, so gave her a shout which stopped but squared her up head on. Got the cross hairs on her bib and sent the shot, happy to see her instantly drop in the scope. Got straight back onto the thermal to see the other fox bolting across the nest field. Tried to get his attention with the vixen call again but he wasn't interested. Nothing else seen. Edited December 29, 2017 by racing snake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 Result especially in the conditions. Nice end to the year RS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remmy1100 Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 2 hours ago, racing snake said: First trip out last night since Christmas, and despite the bitter cold I thought I'd try my luck on one of the big hills I shoot on. Conditions were tricky - bright moon and snow/frost on the ground made walking about a bit of a waste of time, so it was a case of finding some cover and running the caller, but the biting cold made the prospect of sitting still for a long period sound not very inviting! Got up to one of my favourite gorse banks, sat the caller out about 100 yards in front of my, and tucked myself in as much as I could to a) get out of the sight of any approaching fox, and b) to get out of the freezing wind! Got the vixen calling on the foxpro and almost straight away I see a fox coming at a good pace over the other side of the valley, but still 5/600 yards away. Watched him working his way down with the thermal, had another quick scan about and I see another fox heading away from me about 150 yards away. Time for a choice - do I take the shot at the fox going away, or wait to see if the other comes in? Decided to take the shot at the one going away. Got the scope on and found her making her way across the marsh out in front of me. She was getting on for over 150 yards by the time I had her in the scope, so gave her a shout which stopped but squared her up head on. Got the cross hairs on her bib and sent the shot, happy to see her instantly drop in the scope. Got straight back onto the thermal to see the other fox bolting across the nest field. Tried to get his attention with the vixen call again but he wasn't interested. Nothing else seen. well done has been bittelly cold of late was down ripley in yorkshire shooting for couple days and wind chill was -4 so good on you for venturing out im gonna drag my **** out tomorrow so hopefully bump into some foxes atb for new year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racing snake Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 Cheers Grant, Remmy. Good luck for tomorrow night. If it's not raining I reckon I'll venture out myself tomorrow night as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bang bang birdy Posted December 30, 2017 Report Share Posted December 30, 2017 One vixen lurking round the pen this morning meet a sticky end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Good one to get BBB. I have one lurking around here but it's giving me the run around for the last two weeks. I keep seeing it but it keeps seeing me first. It will have to wait till next year now for the good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strongman Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Nice one RS and BBB. It’s been very quiet here, well on the foxing front anyway! Looking forward to getting out in the new year with my new toys! I was tempted to go down the route some forum/flat earth society members perceive is best and get a catapult but ended up with night vision and a foxpro! All the best to you all for the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 All the best to Fox Club Members. Had my last fox of 2017 the other night taking my tally this year to 84 which is my personal best so well pleased. This dog fox came to the vixen on heat call after 4 mins and duly sat down at 130 paces .............nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racing snake Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Nice shooting Mark, BBB. That's a good number to finish the year off Mark. Had planned to get out last night, but rain scuppered that, so decided to spend the New Year in the great outdoors and went out tonight instead. Planned to visit a couple of farms and the quarry, hoping to maybe get my first fox for 2018. Got to the first farm around 9pm, geared up, through the yard, over a gate, scan with thermal and there's 2 foxes at the bottom of the field - as quick as that! Got the gun on the sticks and took an easy 100 yard shot on the first fox. Couldn't get a safe shot on the second as he'd bolted through the fence and was on the brow of the next field. He looked like he was in no hurry to get away so I kind of suspected it was the dog and I'd dropped the vixen. I also reckoned he'd be back. Re-positioned myself at a different angle and sat and waited him out. Sure enough after 30/40 minutes I see him coming along the hedge of the field on my left, he must have tried to get around me to wind me, but the wind wasn't in his favour. Let him come through the hedge about 120 yards to the left and then drop him. 2 in the bag but still before midnight! Didn't see another fox for 5 hours! Fireworks at midnight certainly didn't help, and despite a spell on the big hill running the caller, and a walk along the top edge, nothing seen. Had resigned myself to not getting off the mark as planned as I made my way back down the hill. Getting on for 2:00 so thought I'd call it a night. Got down to the track at the bottom and made my way to the car. About 100 yards before where I park there's a gap in the trees which allows views along the bank of the stream and first field back up the hill. A quick scan before heading to the car.....nothing.....just about to switch the thermal off when I spot a sheep bolt up from the bottom of the field by the stream. Could have just been a bit jumpy, but I could see it looking back so it was enough to convince me to just hang on a few minutes. Then another 2 sheep leg it, so I was now sure charlie was on his way up. Got the gun on the wall and switched the scope on, back on the thermal and sure enough he's walking along the bank of the stream. Get him in the scope, give him a shout to stop him, and take the shot. I saw him drop in the scope but he disappeared from sight almost immediately. Didn't think he was a runner so reckoned he's just rolled down a bit. I made my way down to where he was and fished him out of the stream. A bit bedraggled but a good size dog fox. 107 for 2017, and off the mark for 2018. Happy new year to the fox club chaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Well done RS on topping the ton at 107 , and getting your 1st of 2018. Think I will be out tonight to try for my 1st on the 1st , managed it last year so see what this year brings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 had a nice dog fox this morning. good to get of the mark for the year just need to get rid off the bl$$dy headache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 2 hours ago, bumpy22 said: had a nice dog fox this morning. good to get of the mark for the year just need to get rid off the bl$$dy headache Pic ^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Started off the New Year with this dog fox on New Years night , vixen on heat call did the job again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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