whippeter69 88 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Well, had a quick flash over my garden hedge onto some permission that surrounds me just now, been chucking rabbit heads/guts/wings you name it, its been thrown in there to attract the foxes in to my rifle or shotgun. Been after a crafty fox recently that has normally ran after the lamp was on it for a few seconds. Bu this time, i lamped the field so see the fox, lying down next to the hedge that runs parallel with my lane with three bungalows on it. So went inside very quietly, got the .22lr out and loaded with winchester subs. Normally load a high velocity for charlie but i could shoot that next to the bungalows, but i am also confident enough to place an accurate shot. So came back out side to see the fox still there, then decided instead of taking the shot from the garden, i went down the lane ten yards and up onto the back where i would be looking down on the fox at an angle and thus giving a safe shot. So took the sticks, went out side, got ready, took my time (Normally dont get so excited over a fox as had a few last year but i was on my own and wanted to get this bugger) breathed for a good 20 seconds, didnt want to rush the shot and seeing as the fox was enjoying itself in the grass lying down, he wasnt in a rush either. Bought the lamp up, placed the cross hairs on the base of the neck/lung area and squeezed the trigger to head a very quiet .22 subsonic winchester 40grain hit home. The fox simply dropped its head and rolled over slowly like a rabbit. Made sure he was dead and placed the rifle back into the cabinet and got the terrier to let her have a wiff of a fresh fox. Fox number 2 this year, trying the beat last years total of 57 so its going good so far ladies and gents Quote Link to post
dymented 2,220 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 well done bud Quote Link to post
bob.243 7,542 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Good write up, well thought out stalk Quote Link to post
shootlodge 143 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 A mischievous fox is a no good fox, nicely done bud. 57 in your area last year will take some beating, as you got most ! Quote Link to post
whippeter69 88 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Well, cheers for the comments lads but i have some bad news. This fox was simply a decoy !! The REAL culprit is still in the fields below my house haha. Had a quick flash down the field at about 6.45pm this evening and saw the crafty shit walking across the bottom field, acting the same as when the lamp is placed upon him. The chase continues..... Quote Link to post
bob.243 7,542 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Looking forward to the result. Quote Link to post
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