WelshMike Posted October 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Well done Foosa Vixen from Monday night Headed back out last night. Farm 1 nothing. Farm 2 first field had a call for a couple of minutes using the mark 1 hand caller. Scanned with the spotter and mr Fox sat at the top of the field. By the time I was behind the rifle he was about 85 yards away, quick squeak stopped him and he was met with a 58 grain bullet in the middle of the chest. Nice size dog fox. Another couple of hours and 2 farms later I called it a night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foosa Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Cheers Mike, I see your not doing too bad on the gingers yourself there. 58g out a .243! I bet that zips along a bit, and makes quite a thump? Do you load your own bullet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted October 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Cheers Mike, I see your not doing too bad on the gingers yourself there. 58g out a .243! I bet that zips along a bit, and makes quite a thump? Do you load your own bullet? Thanks bud. I am a little lazy so tend to buy factory ammo. My shooting is not good enough to require home loading I am using Winchester Varmint x 58 grain at the mo. I think it pushes them out at around 3,700 fps give or take so pretty quick and makes one hell of a thud thats for sure. I do fancy getting a .204 as it looks like a cracking calibre..Christmas soon Though I bet I get a lump of coal as I havent been very good this year sounds like your TI is a cracking bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Out with bumpy22 off here last night on a new piece of land. Farmer complaining of foxes attacking his lambs and brought two as evidence and bait. Within five minutes of arriving one in the bag at about 60 yards and one very impressed farmer. Then off we went farmer leading the way through a very the garden of a large country house to the next field. Despite all the racket and chatting going on a suicidal varmint ran in from 150m but stopped with little showing through the long grass at maybe 100m. Not responding to the calls he was shot on the spot and our first mistake was made, we turned off the light. Backwards and forwards across the field we couldn't find the fox even though we had both seen it drop. After 20 mins we wernt even sure where it was in the field when we shot it With the farmer even more impressed we went back to the first field to spot another at a good 200m. A convenient gate post provided the rest and as it wouldn't come in the shot was taken and three were in the bag. By this time the farmer left more than happy and we sat on top of the hill in the shade of a large hedge scanning with the night vision and coffee at the ready but by about eleven we were ready to call it a night when a final scan showed a fourth. This one knew what we wanted and trotted into about 50m for a relatively easy shot. A great nights shooting, mild, dry, plenty of sport and a cracking view made it a night to remember. Unfortunately despite his skill with the rifle his camera shooting is some of the worst ever so apologies for the picture (the rather artistic layout was my idea) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted October 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Out with bumpy22 off here last night on a new piece of land. Farmer complaining of foxes attacking his lambs and brought two as evidence and bait. Within five minutes of arriving one in the bag at about 60 yards and one very impressed farmer. Then off we went farmer leading the way through a very the garden of a large country house to the next field. Despite all the racket and chatting going on a suicidal varmint ran in from 150m but stopped with little showing through the long grass at maybe 100m. Not responding to the calls he was shot on the spot and our first mistake was made, we turned off the light. Backwards and forwards across the field we couldn't find the fox even though we had both seen it drop. After 20 mins we wernt even sure where it was in the field when we shot it With the farmer even more impressed we went back to the first field to spot another at a good 200m. A convenient gate post provided the rest and as it wouldn't come in the shot was taken and three were in the bag. By this time the farmer left more than happy and we sat on top of the hill in the shade of a large hedge scanning with the night vision and coffee at the ready but by about eleven we were ready to call it a night when a final scan showed a fourth. This one knew what we wanted and trotted into about 50m for a relatively easy shot. A great nights shooting, mild, dry, plenty of sport and a cracking view made it a night to remember. Unfortunately despite his skill with the rifle his camera shooting is some of the worst ever so apologies for the picture (the rather artistic layout was my idea) Cracking shooting and a very happy farmer by all accounts. Have to agree with the comment about the photo quality.....shocking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Some good results lads. Haven't been out lately due to this rain . Some good size foxes now being taken ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted October 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Some good results lads. Haven't been out lately due to this rain . Some good size foxes now being taken ... Sort yourself out man you are letting the team down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Hopefully get out tomorrow night mate,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 Out with bumpy22 off here last night on a new piece of land. Farmer complaining of foxes attacking his lambs and brought two as evidence and bait. Within five minutes of arriving one in the bag at about 60 yards and one very impressed farmer. Then off we went farmer leading the way through a very the garden of a large country house to the next field. Despite all the racket and chatting going on a suicidal varmint ran in from 150m but stopped with little showing through the long grass at maybe 100m. Not responding to the calls he was shot on the spot and our first mistake was made, we turned off the light. Backwards and forwards across the field we couldn't find the fox even though we had both seen it drop. After 20 mins we wernt even sure where it was in the field when we shot it With the farmer even more impressed we went back to the first field to spot another at a good 200m. A convenient gate post provided the rest and as it wouldn't come in the shot was taken and three were in the bag. By this time the farmer left more than happy and we sat on top of the hill in the shade of a large hedge scanning with the night vision and coffee at the ready but by about eleven we were ready to call it a night when a final scan showed a fourth. This one knew what we wanted and trotted into about 50m for a relatively easy shot. A great nights shooting, mild, dry, plenty of sport and a cracking view made it a night to remember. Unfortunately despite his skill with the rifle his camera shooting is some of the worst ever so apologies for the picture (the rather artistic layout was my idea) good write up there got a trick customer to deal with in a orchard this week taking chickens. try and plan a night out end of the week with mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 Well Mike ...managed to get out last night even though the weather wasn't good. bright full moon, no wind , misty . Wasn't too confident but called in this vixen cub to 80 yds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 Nice picture again Foxhunter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remmy1100 Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 Well Mike ...managed to get out last night even though the weather wasn't good. bright full moon, no wind , misty . Wasn't too confident but called in this vixen cub to 80 yds nice one mate nice photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 Well Mike ...managed to get out last night even though the weather wasn't good. bright full moon, no wind , misty . Wasn't too confident but called in this vixen cub to 80 yds Thats one cracking fox and picture. Please compare with my miserable effort earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remmy1100 Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 vixen from last night came into foxpro rabbit distress 223 dropped it at 85 yds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remmy1100 Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 mate shot this vixen other night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted October 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 Well Mike ...managed to get out last night even though the weather wasn't good. bright full moon, no wind , misty . Wasn't too confident but called in this vixen cub to 80 yds Well done Mark vixen from last night came into foxpro rabbit distress 223 dropped it at 85 yds Nicely done mate and on the next pic you posted as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 This one came into a wam Friday night, with it being such a calm night I took this baby out for a breath of fresh air. Nobbled a rabbit at just under 200 yards shortly before. I dropped it a couple of weeks ago off the top of the pickup, but dropped another clanger by changing the scope "and" seeing depth of new rounds. Fact was the scope wasn't actually out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 Dougy dropped a rifle - My, my, whatever next? I once dropped mine out of the front door of the house onto concrete. Leopold scope wasn't affected one iota. They are designed to be robust. I think that what you pay the mega bucks for is robustness - Not improved accuracy or visibility. Nice to know you are still human mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) dougy drops his gun every other week... I think he just uses it for excuses when he misses. Is it 3 times now its ended up on the floor? lol Edited October 17, 2016 by SPARKIE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Maybe he should secure it with a - Chain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Fox 17(1).jpg This one came into a wam Friday night, with it being such a calm night I took this baby out for a breath of fresh air. Nobbled a rabbit at just under 200 yards shortly before. I dropped it a couple of weeks ago off the top of the pickup, but dropped another clanger by changing the scope "and" seeing depth of new rounds. Fact was the scope wasn't actually out. Well done on the fox but you need to look after those lovely rifles a bit better ...clumsy oaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 I've not dropped it before. I have something in the pipeline,,,, if it comes out OK It won't be sliding off again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Ok you haven't dropped that one before.... But how many times have ya dropped the others lol I've not dropped it before. I have something in the pipeline,,,, if it comes out OK It won't be sliding off again. Turret mount on ya truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 No, it's a chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 wont be a chain all the links will be broken from shooting at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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