bunny bagger Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Went out last night in search of charlie with a cunning plan, in a field of freshly cut silage is a 15 foot high slurry tank. What a great vantage point !. Up i climbed and got comfortable trying to ignore how slippy it was and the drop below, before i had a chance to turn on the lamp a fox started barking out in front, i swept the field with the light and there were 2 foxes about 50 yds apart and 200 yds ish away. I tried a squeak but they ignored me so i thought i`d try a shot, this was new territory for me as my previous best with the 222 was 60 yds (i`ve only had it a week) bang-******, bang-****** and then bang-****** ******, this long range shooting isnt easy. Feeling realy peed off i went for a wander and walking up an old railway line i heard something move to my right, on with the lamp and 10 yds away is a very stupid fox, bang-thats better went back to the field tonight and exactly 200 yds from the slurry tank with a neat hole through his head was this maybe i`m better than i thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 How's your sleep pattern ..............Missing once with something doing 3000 fps and 1200 ft lbs is bad enough but twice as I assume you got a hit 1 out of three would have had me awake for a few nights However as we are around the same age I can only assume your firing point was'nt solid enough and you had the dancing cross air as a result :( ..............Yes I have missed also B) There is alot of chit chat on most forums about full bore and 200 yds being easy peasy ......It ain't .........you need a good accurate consistant bullet( Home load preferably ) good lamp and a very good scope but this is all useless if your shooting off something that move's . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazza Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Theres a world of difference between 60 yards and 200 yards. You didn't attempt to head shoot it did you? May be worth having a go on a bit of paper at 200 yards, to see whats happening. Everyones missed at some time or other, it just takes a little time to settle down and not get those huge adrenaline rushes. You have to be keen and committed ( talk to normal people and most of us should be)with foxes. For you to sit on top of a slurry tank, I'll say your as barking as the rest of us. :( Well done on the foxes, hope their the first of many for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Wise words Ive. Well done on the fox you got. :( Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny bagger Posted August 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 lazza said: Theres a world of difference between 60 yards and 200 yards. You didn't attempt to head shoot it did you? May be worth having a go on a bit of paper at 200 yards, to see whats happening. Everyones missed at some time or other, it just takes a little time to settle down and not get those huge adrenaline rushes. You have to be keen and committed ( talk to normal people and most of us should be)with foxes. For you to sit on top of a slurry tank, I'll say your as barking as the rest of us. :( Well done on the foxes, hope their the first of many for you. I did attempt the head shot, i thought thats what your supposed to do, and i`m not mad i`m special at least thats what my mum used to tell me, just cos i lick windows and dribble i thought i`d fit in well on this forum B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopy bunny blaster Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazza Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Headshots are either brilliant or disastrous, aim for the engine room, it's easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 a 200yrd head shot is not the way to go , if your going to take more pot shots a that distance give yourself an easier target Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny bagger Posted August 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 tulkyuk said: a 200yrd head shot is not the way to go , if your going to take more pot shots a that distance give yourself an easier target surely with a head shot , you either kill instantly or miss and therefore avoid the possibility of wounding. I agree that at ranges up to 100 yds a body shot is the way to go. I`m new to centrefire and appreciate all advice given by more knowledgeable and experienced shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 bunny bagger said: surely with a head shot , you either kill instantly or miss and therefore avoid the possibility of wounding Not if you take it`s jaw off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 surely with a head shot , you either kill instantly or miss brace yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 bunny bagger said: I agree that at ranges up to 100 yds a body shot is the way to go. you've got more chance with of hitting a head shot at this range (100yrds and under) - but you should only go for body shots after that kind of distance ( unless your 1 hell of a marksmen) as HenryD says, you've got more chance of wounding at that range and although we all want rid of foxes, making it suffer in the process in not big or clever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazza Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Give the fella a break he's said he's inexperienced with centrefires. Lets give him some good advice, rather than beating him up. The reason I guessed you were taking head shots is because I done it when I first had my centrefire. I used it the same as my .22 bb........your honest and willing to listen. What could have taken me years to learn, was passed on to me from experienced people. You should know where your bullet is going to strike at certain distances. The only way I could do that was to shoot at paper. Give yourself the best chance of a kill and a heart/lung shot is your best chance, if the shot doesn't present itself....don't take it. If you don't feel confident about the shot, don't take it. Take the shots that are going to count and leave the others..theres always another day. As you gain more experience, your confidence and shooting will improve. You should be able to look at a fox and know whether its a shot or not. Everyone misses from time to time. Don't hesitate to ask questions, thats how we learn. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 lazza said: Give the fella a break he's said he's inexperienced with centrefires. Lets give him some good advice, rather than beating him up. The reason I guessed you were taking head shots is because I done it when I first had my centrefire. I used it the same as my .22 bb........your honest and willing to listen. What could have taken me years to learn, was passed on to me from experienced people. You should know where your bullet is going to strike at certain distances. The only way I could do that was to shoot at paper. Give yourself the best chance of a kill and a heart/lung shot is your best chance, if the shot doesn't present itself....don't take it. If you don't feel confident about the shot, don't take it. Take the shots that are going to count and leave the others..theres always another day. As you gain more experience, your confidence and shooting will improve. You should be able to look at a fox and know whether its a shot or not. Everyone misses from time to time. Don't hesitate to ask questions, thats how we learn. Good luck Good advice there!, get on some paper targets first, this will give you a bearing as to what range YOU can group well at, don't worry about what others are doing, stick to the ranges that YOU are comfy with and gain experience, confidence and skill, 200yard shots will come with a little patience and time! The bigger target area is always the best! broad side is great sitting up is good too, but I have never bothered with a head shot, your .222 will be most humane with chest shots out to ranges much greater than you would normally shoot. What ammo are you currently using? Do you have a filter for the lamp and have you tried using a pair of sticks to shoot off? Oh i, and well done on the two foxes, I bet you were buzzing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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