Hodmedod.one Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Because the ground is so wet at the moment getting around in the Fourtrak is impossible. Even though it was pouring down and windy last night me and ***** the Lampmeister decided to have a walk around. We were walking along the stewardship strip on the edge of a field with the hedge to our left. The track curved to the left and as we walked around there was a strip of low Game Cover bordering the right side of the stewardship strip. ***** shone the lamp (red filter fitted) and directly in front of us at about 10 yards we both saw something moving towards us in the cover. All I could see was a pair of pointed ears. I whispered "Fox". I got the .243 off my shoulder and flipped up the scope covers. By this time the fox was about 3 yards from us! It seemed totally unconcerned by the light and was walking slowly to our right. I shouldered the rifle but because the fox was so close all I could see through the scope was an unfocussed red blur. I swung the rifle through where I thought the fox was and managed to see movement in front of the crosshairs so took the shot. A nice young Vixen that won't be breeding this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 oly **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
platinumsausge Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 great picture mate lol a wil have to try that some day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 is that on the beach lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 if it was that tame was it possiblet relised by do gooders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 So how much did you hold over for that shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBLATCH Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 nice one lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 if it happens again look down the side of the barrel, I had a close encounter with a lot of rats last year at a similar range with the hmr and the only way to do it was to look down the side as the scope was next to useless. very effective though as we had about 20 they were everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckytrigger Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 if it happens again look down the side of the barrel, I had a close encounter with a lot of rats last year at a similar range with the hmr and the only way to do it was to look down the side as the scope was next to useless. very effective though as we had about 20 they were everywhere rats with the hmr! Bet that was fun :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 serious fun, it was end of the pheasant season and they had thrived in a hedge by a maize cover they were in the hedge in ivy that was on tree trunks and all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Them long range ones sure are tough to nail! Well done Hod :blink: Wish someone would start releasing foxes near me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronan nee Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 well done mate regards ronan :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted January 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Them long range ones sure are tough to nail! Well done Hod :blink: Wish someone would start releasing foxes near me She was in good condition so I don't think she had been released. It was a dirty old night with a full moon and the wind in our favour. I think she just wasn't paying attention. We've heard several dog foxes barking recently so maybe her mind was on lurve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikkamark Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 if it happens again look down the side of the barrel, Happened me a few times as well when they come in under 20 yards they tend to be a blur so as alex said tilt the rifle sideways and aim the rifle like a shotgun works well once you have a safe backstop But well done hod on that bullet placement she was'nt going far after that :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundowner Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Nice one, cheers ! :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandersj89 Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I am realy looking farward to getting my .243. Mind you I was expecting to have to shoot a bit further than that!!! Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missed again Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 :blink: erm i think you might have doen some damage there. nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted January 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Looks like privi part ammo am i correct? nice one though Well spotted :blink: My Steyr SSG loves it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogh shooter Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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