Those Times When It All Goes Right

[Jonjon79 13,355]

I popped out to the big manor house permission last night with Mark (Marky71). It was his first time up there in the dark and, I still haven't got anywhere near sussing the place out properly yet so, this was more about having a wander to see what's what.

 

I took the GSX100 and Mark had his Cricket. Both .177, both using JSB Heavies.

 

We started out on the smaller bit of land where we park. I took a couple of rats under the grain silos from 26yrds. One wriggled a bit but, the other just fell flat on it's tummy without so much as a tail flick

 

We headed off into the orchard for a look. There were a couple of rabbits but, they were very wary. I tried for one but, I got the range wrong. I though it was 35-40yrs, Marks NV range finder said 50yrds afterwards.

In hindsight, I should have stalked closer.

 

I've been trying a Sidewinder scope on this rifle (half mildot ret) but, for the last year and a bit, I've been using Airmax scopes (AMX ret) - time to switch back to what I'm used to

 

After a look round, we headed across the road to the bigger bit of land.

Just beyond a small copse, there's a fenced off bit of land that is roughly 100 x 100yrds, half of it is polytunnels, the other half is for vegetables.

 

We scanned the area from the fence and saw 4 or 5 rabbits feeding out in the open. The one furthest away was alert, stood up, listening.

 

Now, I know that Mark can shoot but, he took aim on this rabbit, took his time and fired. That rabbit just dropped on the spot.

We lazed the fenceline from the rabbit - it was a 73yrd standing shot

 

He was a good rabbit too - a nice size with a very healthy liver. Hopefully the rest will be the same.

If we tuck in by the polytunnels next time, the treeline that they emerge from is 45yrds away

[mark williams 7,549]

Nice shooting lads

 

atb Mark

[Jonjon79 13,355]

This morning I decided to put the Airmax scope back on the GSX100 and, take that and the HW97kt to Black cat for a session.

 

I'd been there for about 5 minutes when Mark turned up with his Cricket and the TX with 'that' stock on it.

 

I got the GSX zeroed, then put it away.

 

I tried the JSB Heavies in the 97 but, they changed the feel of the shot cycle - it was more harsh and, the rifle became more jumpy. I could also hear a slight twang.

As soon as I switched back to FAPs, it's manners returned and, I was knocking down the targets again.

 

I tried them over the club chrono - these little FAPs are giving me 848fps

 

There's a little 3" bell at the end of the range (55/60yrds) away. The 97 was hitting it regularly with 2 mildot holdover.

...... My best result of the day was hitting that bell with a standing shot

 

I'm liking this 97 more and more

..... It's good, very good but, the TX is still better

[Jonjon79 13,355]

And just for Davy.............

 

I did my next round in the Black Cat 10yrd pistol comp' today.

 

It turned out that my team were joint 1st in November and clear winners for December

 

I shot my targets for January today - 5 shots at 3 targets.

 

Although not Olympic standards, Roger said I got the highest individual score of the competition so far

 

So, let's see your posh new pistol

...... I'm fine with this old knackered HW40

[Marky71 28]

Nice shooting today Jon, the standing shot at the bell target at 58yds was a cracker.

And thanks once again for inviting me to your permission.

 

Mark.

[Jonjon79 13,355]

Nice shooting today Jon, the standing shot at the bell target at 58yds was a cracker.

And thanks once again for inviting me to your permission.

 

Mark.

I surprised myself with that one mate

 

Did you notice that I didn't try it again - I wasn't going to f**k up my 100% record

 

You're welcome down there anytime mate. But, leave some rabbits for me

[si brown 8,486]

sounds like you boys have had a great time!

and although i do a lot of hunting on my own it's always good to have a good hunting mate..

 

i bet your both chuffed to bits with the free standing shot's... the hardest and most satisfying

 

and nice going with the pistol jon, give old porno chops some slaver

 

atb si

[Jonjon79 13,355]

Nice shooting lads

 

atb Mark

Cheers Mark.

 

That really was some shot ...... I haven't even mapped out 73yrds on my reticle.

[Jonjon79 13,355]

sounds like you boys have had a great time!

and although i do a lot of hunting on my own it's always good to have a good hunting mate..

 

i bet your both chuffed to bits with the free standing shot's... the hardest and most satisfying

 

and nice going with the pistol jon, give old porno chops some slaver

 

atb si

Cheers Si

 

Them freestanding shots have been working well lately.

...... mine are usually all over the place

 

Davy hasn't done his targets for January yet so, I've just got to keep my fingers crossed now

[si brown 8,486]

 

sounds like you boys have had a great time!

and although i do a lot of hunting on my own it's always good to have a good hunting mate..

 

i bet your both chuffed to bits with the free standing shot's... the hardest and most satisfying

 

and nice going with the pistol jon, give old porno chops some slaver

 

atb si

Cheers Si

 

Them freestanding shots have been working well lately.

...... mine are usually all over the place

 

Davy hasn't done his targets for January yet so, I've just got to keep my fingers crossed now

 

it's when to pull the wobble

 

i bet he leaves it till the end of the month

 

atb si

[mark williams 7,549]

Keep an eye on those FAP`s JJ, your running at 11.707 ft/lbs - nice and healthy that is mate

[Jonjon79 13,355]

 

 

 

sounds like you boys have had a great time!

and although i do a lot of hunting on my own it's always good to have a good hunting mate..

 

i bet your both chuffed to bits with the free standing shot's... the hardest and most satisfying

 

and nice going with the pistol jon, give old porno chops some slaver

 

atb si

Cheers Si

 

Them freestanding shots have been working well lately.

...... mine are usually all over the place

 

Davy hasn't done his targets for January yet so, I've just got to keep my fingers crossed now

it's when to pull the wobble

 

i bet he leaves it till the end of the month

 

atb si

 

To be fair Si, I think you've just hit the nail on the head .......

 

I'm not sure if my stance or hold has improved but, I am slowly learning to read my wobble and to let the shot go at the right time

 

It's not as critical with my TX because it is more docile. This 97 has more recoil but, since Davy sorted it, it's very nice to use.

[Jonjon79 13,355]

Keep an eye on those FAP`s JJ, your running at 11.707 ft/lbs - nice and healthy that is mate

Will do mate

 

I really like how it's running at the moment. For me, the mix of how the shot cycle feels vs the trajectory that I'm getting is working well at the moment

 

I check them all with my chrono from time to time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did I mention that I accidentally shot the club chrono today

[mark williams 7,549]

You won`t be the first.

 

 

 

 

[Marky71 28]

 

Keep an eye on those FAP`s JJ, your running at 11.707 ft/lbs - nice and healthy that is mate

 

Will do mate

I really like how it's running at the moment. For me, the mix of how the shot cycle feels vs the trajectory that I'm getting is working well at the moment

I check them all with my chrono from time to time.

Did I mention that I accidentally shot the club chrono today

Oh dear oh dear, you can shot a target 58yds away and then failed to miss the club chrono from a foot away.

Was funny though.