Zetter Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 During the day with a .17 modded HMR its surprising how little distance the sound can carry especially if there is background noise. Other things also come into play such as wind direction I have shot with my HMR on one of my permission and when wandering back with bunnies the farmer has commented a few time that he didn't hear the shot from the next field as a main road is not too far away and the background noise had muffled it. I find it shots at night that carry a long way I certainly notice the difference when I take a shot with the HMR in the dead of night compared to the day time. You forget how much ambient noise there is even out in the countryside during the day. Compared to a moderated small calibre rifle a shotgun is many magnitudes higher and more noticeable evn during the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1066 Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Ok Spandit - You win the bet, I owe you a pint.. I never believed you when you said you could generate four pages with just a simple bit of troll bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Can someone post "Would you take the shot #2?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Early this year I shot 2 squirrels from the top of a Picea Mariana (for those that are bemused) its a tree ! both safe shots and both squirrel,s passed away after being hit with a 55 grain Nosler Ballistic tip from my Sako75 3 22.250 from 225 yards away. The thing is I made the decision that the shot was safe, a 20 acre field that I could see was void of anything living other than rabbits and worms was a good enough backstop. The shot was taken looking downwards to that field. IF any rifleman can't risk assess each shot is taken, then I'm afraid in my book they should go back to water pistol. But you could always ask the PW H&S board prior to each shot, with of course a full 3d photo plus rang,angles ect. Oh! And of course a copy of your FAC stating rifle being used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted June 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 1 hour ago, 1066 said: Ok Spandit - You win the bet, I owe you a pint.. I never believed you when you said you could generate four pages with just a simple bit of troll bait. Only 4? I do love this forum, it's seldom boring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Would have generated more posts if it was a shot inside a "bunker!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 On 22/06/2018 at 19:14, Zapp said: You want us to go around pre-emptively shutting threads in case they turn into an argument? That's brilliant. I'm sure everyone would love that. Even Blunket could see what was going to happen some wanted to report him to his FLO the thread was to wind members up what is the point in that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 56 minutes ago, Rim Fire said: Even Blunket could see what was going to happen some wanted to report him to his FLO the thread was to wind members up what is the point in that Thanks for that. Don't worry, if we think it needs to be closed we will close it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Personally though it was a good and well thought out question/thread ? definatly provoked reactions from both sides ? Certainly got some strong views ? though that was the basis for Internet forums looking forward to the next question? Proberably be Canada geese on village ponds ? all the best of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 48 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Proberably be Canada geese on village ponds ? Me as well, so Canada geese?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 36 minutes ago, Mice! said: Me as well, so Canada geese?? Just waiting for the mother and toddler group to stop feeding them bread and I’ll take a picture and let the masses decide on the best angle for the shot ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 from under water with a spear gun ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumfelter Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Couldn't you have driven round to the pub and shot it from the beer garden? It would be a safe shot and if you got the rabbit you could have had a pint to celebrate. People who are saying report him to his Flo need to give their heads a good shake..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Mice! said: from under water with a spear gun ?? This is definitely the way forward I’m liking your way of thinking ??? And anyone can do it no licence required although not sure if you are allowed to take pests with a spear ill have to look it up in the acme pesto regs book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted June 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 I'm intrigued as to what they'd actually report to my FEO? "<insert real name here> posted a photograph of a rabbit on an internet forum that he didn't shoot because he didn't think it was safe enough. I think you should revoke his licence" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 On 23/06/2018 at 10:57, Dougy said: Early this year I shot 2 squirrels from the top of a Picea Mariana (for those that are bemused) its a tree ! both safe shots and both squirrel,s passed away after being hit with a 55 grain Nosler Ballistic tip from my Sako75 3 22.250 from 225 yards away. The thing is I made the decision that the shot was safe, a 20 acre field that I could see was void of anything living other than rabbits and worms was a good enough backstop. The shot was taken looking downwards to that field. IF any rifleman can't risk assess each shot is taken, then I'm afraid in my book they should go back to water pistol. But you could always ask the PW H&S board prior to each shot, with of course a full 3d photo plus rang,angles ect. Oh! And of course a copy of your FAC stating rifle being used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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