kip270 Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Yesterday we had the local Hunt up the farm, so with them pushing the woods, i thought that tonight would be the ideal time for some lamping, plus i have been working nights all week and today was a day off I picked Dan(my son) up at 7.30 and we were up the farm by 8pm, there was a slight north westerly wind, which had a bit of a chill to it. Dan was going to be the rifleman with the .222 while i had the lamp and .22rim incase we came across any bunnies. The first field we spotted a few rabbits but they were out of range for the .22rim (knew i should of taken the .17hmr), so we headed off in pursuit of them, but the wind direction wasn't right and they ran off before we could within range. Then i scanned around and there was a fox, at around 150 yards, just sat there looking at us, i gave dan my varmint sticks, and he set up, but wasn't happy to take the shot off the sticks, so i gave him the bi-pod. He got down and got ready for the shot, the fox then had enough and made off to our left, i shouted "Oi" the fox stopped to see what the noise was, a nice broadside shot, dan took the shot and we heard the bullet strike but the fox ran off to the left. Dan reloaded and was following the fox, i shouted again and the fox stopped, dan's second shot dropped it on the spot. When we got to the fox (a dog), we noticed that dan's first shot was a bit far back, but his second shot was spot on. It looked as if he may of pulled the shot, which can happen to the best of us, but i was glad he managed to get the second shot off and drop him. I looked at my watch and it was 8.20pm :( we could of called it a night after only 20 mins, but where's the fun in that. That was the only fox we saw, we did try a bit of calling but nothing showed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogh shooter Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 sounds like a nice session Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Nice one. Pulling a shot, happens from time to time, buck fever ect, get in the way, but i personally think, your son did very well Kip, to follow him and finish the fox off, well done to both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcsmith Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 well done to both of you good teamwork on the folow up shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 good lads. well done to the pair of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead-eye Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missed again Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdey03 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 nice shouting and some really good shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonna Shoot a Wabbit Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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