chrismdd 787 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Well after using the new FX pump to charge the rifle yesterday I decided to go out for an hour this morning. So off to bed at 12:30am with the alarm set for 5am. Woke up to be greeted with overcast conditions and a very heavy dew (not great for rabbits) but undeterred decided to venture out. Walked five minutes up the road and entered the first fields and slowly made my way to the little copse. Only saw a few out which were either too far away or just very young ones. Decided to creep slowly through the copse which was a bit of a bad mistake as it was akin to walking across a field of 'rice krispies' what with all the twigs (this will be better for an evening sit and wait session) and I only managed to see three rabbits in total scattering in all directions. There were a fair few pigeons around so this bodes well for the future. Came out of the copse and headed down to the hay barn on the edge of recently ploughed field which will soon have barley going in and a spot ear-marked by the farmer to control. First rabbit I saw I spooked and it ran for home. Crept round the side of the barn and saw my first opportunity at about 25 yards. He was happily munching away so I slowly eased the rifle into position and placed the hairs just above his eye as he had his head down and feeding. Steadied myself and slowly squeezed the trigger, wisp of air as the Daystate headed home, the rabbit just lay there not even a flinch and then just slowly keeled over (a lovely clean shot bang on target). Hopefully here is a picture of my labours: I've copied this over from the AAOC forum so apologies of duplication for those who use both sites. Regards Chris Quote Link to post
big napper 3,559 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 nice one mate, let us know how you get on when you do your night shift Quote Link to post
j j m 6,480 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 well done bud Quote Link to post
Darkie69 76 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Nice one, looks like a lovely shot just above the eye. Quote Link to post
mark williams 7,549 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Shooting mate Quote Link to post
Bigad 136 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Nice shooting good size bunny too Quote Link to post
Stuart1985 256 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Good morning with your rifle Quote Link to post
mattwhite 1,992 Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Nice shot there mate. Nice rifle set up too. Quote Link to post
Sterlin1145 10 Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Fair play dude. Quote Link to post
wiganred 83 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 nice read and well done,,, Quote Link to post
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