Frank Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 The last 2 weeks, i have been surveying some deer damage ect, done by, what seems to be, a well established herd of reds, not too far from me. They seem to have moved down from Co. Donegal and have spread, unfortunately, damaging young forestry trees and silage crops, by lying down in medows ect. I was nominated to cull said deer and another section 42 was taken out. Got to the place in quetion yesterday morning at day break, with so much rain of late, the place was flooded bad and i felt like i was stalking the swamps of some far off indian jungle Most of the time, i was in to the tops of me wellies in water and it was a splashing noise, that brought me within shooting distance to a herd of red hinds. They were moving threw the flooded feild and the splashing could be herd a good way off, dead calm morning. I selected an old beast, no fawn with her and she was lagging behind the others. After lining her up, i sqeezed the triger of my CZ .223, sending a Sako 55gr SP bullet to her heart. She moved 10 odd yds and droped stone dead. I am amazed at this caliber, the bullet broke 2 ribs going in and was firmly inbeded, on the other side, of the front leg , a caliber NOT, to be under estimated. Pic below, i had some haul getting her out those swampy conditions i can tell you , the weather was so humid aswell, TROPICAL. All the best, Frank. http://img524.imageshack.us/my.php?image=seafinqa2.jpg http://img524.imageshack.us/my.php?image=r...dgabrielxo1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 well done Frank what scopes on the .223? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 After lining her up, i sqeezed the triger of my CZ .223, sending a Sako 55gr SP bullet......the bullet broke 2 ribs going in and was firmly inbeded, on the other side, of the front leg Nice one Frank, not a caliber (or such a light round) I would recommend for Red, but I guess you must have been pretty close given the inbedded and you heard splashing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted July 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 well done Frank what scopes on the .223? Its a Smidt & Bender, 3 to 12 x 50. German. Oly, most dont recomend the .223 for reds, but, in my opinion, if you know exactly where to aim, it is deadly. I am lucky that i can use it over here, i am trying to get isued a 6.5 for the job, but red tape ect, is getting in the way. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikkamark Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Well done frank id say you had a fair job dragging her back she looks seriously heavy In experienced hands like yourself the .223 is lethal I have used the 50 grain sakos they are a great bullet never came across the 55's yet,getting on fairly well with the american eagles got a very big dog fox at 195yrds thursday night spot on in the shoulder furthest ive ever got very happy with that I was out with daniel today we got two foxes have pics must post them at some stage for ya. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 you are so lucky........... Can i come on holiday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackthorn Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 well done frank and i hope you get the new calibre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 GOOD shooting Frank well done, if anyone needs convincing it is all about placement I think this post say is at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conor Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 nice one frank, nice bit to eat on that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeboy Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Nice shooting ! that should upset all those that think .243 is not enough for Reds !! Leeboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffygun Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 well done Frank what scopes on the .223? Its a Smidt & Bender, 3 to 12 x 50. German. Oly, most dont recomend the .223 for reds, but, in my opinion, if you know exactly where to aim, it is deadly. I am lucky that i can use it over here, i am trying to get isued a 6.5 for the job, but red tape ect, is getting in the way Frank. I would have thought with your name on so many Section 42's that would be reason enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Well done Frank Bet you can't wait to get the 6.5, but your doing well with the .223. Before the law was changed regarding the shooting of Deer in Britain the Stalkers in the Highlands swore by the .222 for Reds, one Stalker was reported to have had no wounded Deer at all Because he made sure he was close enough for a clean kill Now when do you want me over with the .270 to help you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Well done Frank and as you say 'it's all about bullet placement' - ask some of the guys that poach with a .22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 As the the saying goes "it,s not the calibre of the gun,but the calibre of the man behind it" you,ve proved that again GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted July 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Thanks very much folks. Tikka Mark, would love to see the pics , sounds a good day out. I know, that their is a lot of debates ect about variouse calibers for reds, i think, personally, that the .223 and a good bullet, leaves all energy in the beast, where the more powerfull calibers, go straight threw. I freind had the .243, for a good few years, it seemed, even on fallow bucks, the 100 gr sp, went straight threw, loosing little energy, resulting in the deer running off several 100 yds and in forrestry/deep cover, this was a nightmare He has since swaped to a .308 and has never looked back , amazingly versitile in all situations Its a funnys law here at times, i have apllied for my 6.5 x 55, 2 months ago, but the police, want me to get rid of the .223 , before they issue a 6.5 and as im attached to my .223 a good bit, i dont want to give it up . I am in talks with the N.A.R.G.C (same as your BASC) and see what they can do to help, if they can Another condition, which the police are trying for me to get, is a moniterd alarm, which will cost me nearly 2000 Euro to set up. As its not law, yet, they are just trying it on. Will keep you all updated. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 well done frank a good sized beast too look on the bright side at least you had somewhere to was your hands good luck with the 6.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted July 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 look on the bright side at least you had somewhere to was your hands Yes, plenty of fresh clean water about alright Thanks magman. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Well done Frank I hope your new rifle comes through sooner than expected Did you go for another CZ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted July 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 How did you guess John Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 How did you guess John Frank. Fluke lucky guess Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted July 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 , you must be sykick ( spelling ) or somthing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsey Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 nice shooting frank, photos are great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciltalgarth Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 well done frank Good to see your pics and stories, its been a while. You do bag some stuff with that 223 of yours. God help things when you get the 6.5x55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonna Shoot a Wabbit Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 well done, nice pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 What range did you take it at, just out of interest? I'm also thinking of getting a 6.5x55, they seem a good calibre. I'm surprised the little .223 did such a good clean job on such a large animal, but only because of the English law saying it's not good enough for Roe here! I have little experience of rifles, but the picture doesn't lie does it! I wonder why they turned it down for Roe here? It looks plenty good enough to me. Top shooting buddy, keep up the good work. Good luck with the variation too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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