zini 1,939 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 (edited) Hi lads, Well I arrived safe and sound in the UK last night at 2300 hrs . Went straight away to get permission to shoot on the camp with the RSM and QM and got it straight away without any problems . Just got told to inform the guardroom when I would be out at nights and all was fine . 45 minutes later the Ultra was set up with scope camera and my IR filter and Deben lamp, I was unpacked and off I went to do some filming and give the new Ultra a real run out and a test. The first rabbit came after about 5 minutes with the longest shot of the night at around 40 metres. The Magnum struck it in the brain and down it went where it stood with just a final leg kick . The other 8 came in quick succession (around 2 hours time)with rages from 10 to 33 metres. The camp is a virgin camp (hunting wise) and the rabbits are in plague numbers in some areas and have never seen an air rifle hunter, so it’s pretty easy going really. The hardest part for me was carrying the shot bunnies everywhere i went with me untill i got to the drop off point. The bunnies are very healthly and fat and weighed quite alot as my cramp filled hands found out. I could have had another 15 easily or more if I wasn’t scope camming and just lamping with the Ultra fire red lamp. I was also being very choosy though about not hitting the really close ones as its no challenge for me and not nice to see on camera, plus it takes away the skill in using a scope camera etc. All the rabbits where shot on scope camera which will be going onto the new DVD, and the footage is very good and clear as i checked this morning on the laptop . I’m off out again tonight to shoot some more and am hoping for about another 10 to 15 to finish the NV section that I needed to film. Here are some of the photos from last night’s couple of hours work. The Tench tuned Ultra was devastating and hitting with pin point accuracy. The 3 misses I had were from me wobbling with the scope camera not the rifle . Enjoy Si. Edited January 17, 2011 by zini Quote Link to post
zini 1,939 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 A couple more from where they fell. Si Quote Link to post
Danny R-10 16 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Well done Si, Nice little bagfull there, must have thought all of your birthdays had come at once shooting virgin ground. ATB Danny PS did you see my article on page 2 R-10 shroud thought you may be able to advise me, Quote Link to post
tomburras 2,730 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 sounds like a great permission, good shooting Quote Link to post
zini 1,939 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 (edited) Hi Danny, No i havent yet buddy. I'll have a look abit later as i need to shower etc and go to work. Thanks Tom buddy. Yep being in the military does have its benefits when it comes to shooting sometimes. FAO Davy I think i have Sat and Sunday off, will find out later this week. You fancy coming and dropping a few of these bunnies on the new permission with me buddy? Its my turn now to pay you back for your kindness in the past buddy . Im in Wiltshire right next to Tilshead (West down camp) Ive only got permission at the moment for nights buddy when its quiet. I need to film a full section on lamping with a red filter buddy, so thought that you could shoot proper Davyt63 stye and Ill film you buddy so i can finish the DVD early. We can ever swap around when the bunnies get to heavy and you get fed up of seeing and shooting bunnies Si Edited January 17, 2011 by zini 1 Quote Link to post
J Darcy 5,871 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Some neat shooting there. Well done! Quote Link to post
rossi_j 99 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Great shooting si, chuffed to bits for you as I know you were desperate for some good rabbit shooting for the new dvd So your getting on with the .177 for scope camera work now then I see, good stuff I think if you had got rid of the ultra you would have been missing out on something special. Happy hunting on the new permission, hope you and davy have big freezers lol. How long are you in wiltshire for? .atb. .ste. Quote Link to post
StevoSmith 147 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Nice bugs bash there Si Quote Link to post
furgle 14 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Good night bug bashing Quote Link to post
Marksman 934 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Why is it some people always fall on their feet!! Not back in the country for 2 mins and he's at it already!! Well done Si!..... If only you were a bit closer mate it would be like the "old"days. How long you posted to the UK for now?? Darryl Quote Link to post
davyt63 1,845 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 hi Si nice shooting buddy,and pics i will deffo be up for that buddy,but sadly my video camera is broke at the moment but i dont mind using yours i will look forward to it buddy many thanks regards Davy Quote Link to post
darren watson 14 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 very. jealous. congrats on the new permission. if only it was that easy for us civvies! Quote Link to post
silentshot1 206 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Great shooting mate. Pm sent. Quote Link to post
Phantom 631 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 (edited) Why is it some people always fall on their feet!! Not back in the country for 2 mins and he's at it already!! Well done Si!..... If only you were a bit closer mate it would be like the "old"days. How long you posted to the UK for now?? Darryl Now, now Darryl calm down, I happen to know it took him the best part of three and a half minutes not two :11: Very nice work indeed Si Bet that has relieved the itch eh? If I post something to the camp, can Lj Collect it for you? Have a great time Si Tony Edited January 17, 2011 by Phantom Quote Link to post
fry 209 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 ah great shootin mr i really need to scout out some new permissions. and get out and shoot not had bloody time lately. Quote Link to post
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