THE POACHER 13 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 went out this morning at 8am with .22lr just to zeroe it in for sun as ive got a farm over run with rabbits,anyway set the sites at about 80yds spot on so i then decided to go and have a crack at some tree rats,so i was there sat in a little wood when something caught my eye i couldnt beleive my eyes a vixen was walking right towards me so i sat there behind a tree it came into about 60yds so i thought right you little f.... pulled the trigger on my little rimfire hit it top half of body it ran about 20yds and dropped i was well chuffed,when i checked the fox over she was full of milk so i mooched about didnt take me long to find her earth which had cubs in there so went home to get my little terrier and i dealt with them too. 1 happy farmer as he lost a few lambs to this culprit so all in all everybodys happy heres a few pics Quote Link to post
cragman 2,769 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 That's how it should be done, mop the lot up. What round were you using Poacher? Quote Link to post
THE POACHER 13 Posted May 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 i was using winchester subsonic 40gr,i know the shot was abit far back but thats all i could see through the trees this vixen has done her fair bit of damage lambs,chickens and ducks Quote Link to post
dave1372 83 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Bet that made your day. Well done, farmer will be well happy. Quote Link to post
zx10mike 137 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 you must live in the middle of nowhere shooting a 22 lr up at(tree rats) trees,is it me or is that not a bit(lot) dodgy.i'm not here to judge but that sounds like a recipe for disaster. well shot on the fox tho! Quote Link to post
brizinni 0 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 you must live in the middle of nowhere shooting a 22 lr up at(tree rats) trees,is it me or is that not a bit(lot) dodgy.i'm not here to judge but that sounds like a recipe for disaster. well shot on the fox tho! i hear you buddy - i know of someone having their ticket removed after telling his F.O in conversation that he shot a sqizza that morning , when the F.O asked him where it was he said "half way up a tree " that was his ticket gone !! .223 for foxes -im an avid hunter but doing a charley with a subsonic .22 ?? im not judging you but i wouldnt have taken the shot ! i would be carefull to say zeroing on private land too buddy -it states in the firearms act -only zero on home office approved ranges - just advice not critasism Quote Link to post
nasher1 258 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Fair play to you looks like a job well done. atb nasher Quote Link to post
David Dey 2 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 i would be carefull to say zeroing on private land too buddy -it states in the firearms act -only zero on home office approved ranges - just advice not critasism Hi. It states on my ticket:-The .22RF rifle and .22 moderator and ammunition shall be used for shooting vermin and for zeroing on ranges or ON LAND OVER WHICH THE HOLDER HAS LAWFULL AUTHORITY TO SHOOT DD Quote Link to post
zx10mike 137 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 you must live in the middle of nowhere shooting a 22 lr up at(tree rats) trees,is it me or is that not a bit(lot) dodgy.i'm not here to judge but that sounds like a recipe for disaster. well shot on the fox tho! i hear you buddy - i know of someone having their ticket removed after telling his F.O in conversation that he shot a sqizza that morning , when the F.O asked him where it was he said "half way up a tree " that was his ticket gone !! .223 for foxes -im an avid hunter but doing a charley with a subsonic .22 ?? im not judging you but i wouldnt have taken the shot ! i would be carefull to say zeroing on private land too buddy -it states in the firearms act -only zero on home office approved ranges - just advice not critasism a 22lr is rated for foxes in this guys defence especialy at that range.and i have zero in on my permisions with no problem. i got rid of my 22 becouse i had some scary ricochets.and as i said there might not be a publick footpath or any persons within two miles.still would not put it on this furum tho. Quote Link to post
mattydski 560 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 you must live in the middle of nowhere shooting a 22 lr up at(tree rats) trees,is it me or is that not a bit(lot) dodgy.i'm not here to judge but that sounds like a recipe for disaster. well shot on the fox tho! i hear you buddy - i know of someone having their ticket removed after telling his F.O in conversation that he shot a sqizza that morning , when the F.O asked him where it was he said "half way up a tree " that was his ticket gone !! .223 for foxes -im an avid hunter but doing a charley with a subsonic .22 ?? im not judging you but i wouldnt have taken the shot ! i would be carefull to say zeroing on private land too buddy -it states in the firearms act -only zero on home office approved ranges - just advice not critasism That is incorrect I'm afraid. Not sure where you got that from, Bear in mind most people on this forum wont be members of Shooting clubs.... Quote Link to post
danw 1,748 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Where does the OP mention shooting squirrels up trees? Got to laugh at some of the posts on here .22 at 60 yards is plenty good enough for a fox and as for only zeroing only on HOA ranges get a grip Quote Link to post
brizinni 0 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 (edited) Where does the OP mention shooting squirrels up trees? Got to laugh at some of the posts on here .22 at 60 yards is plenty good enough for a fox and as for only zeroing only on HOA ranges get a grip MY MISTAKE I STAND CORRECTED - I APPOLAGISE I THOUGHT THAT IT HAD TO BE ON A RANGE - WHAT DO I KNOW ! GOOD SHOOTING BUDDY - BUT DONT SHOOT ANY CHARLEYS THAT ARE UP A TREE EH ! Edited May 21, 2011 by brizinni Quote Link to post
THE POACHER 13 Posted May 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 (edited) i dont know why i f..... bother every post put up here some arsehole has to have a dig most of you on here are cyber hunters ffs get a grip,like i said i had no intensions of shooting a fox i was simply on my permission which is 10 miles from the nearest house i was just zeroing my rifle in which i do have stated on my ticket i know the rules and regulations ive had guns longer than most of you anyway it will be my last post on here i dont know why i bothered in the 1st place just to get slated by young imature kids who bash their keyboards all day HAPPY HUNTING OR SHOULD I SAY KEY BOARD BASHING Edited May 21, 2011 by THE POACHER Quote Link to post
cragman 2,769 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Poacher I'd say thast this is lively, good banter, most meant as trying to be helpful, I wouldn't worry too much fella. Try and hit the fox in the napper next time though. Quote Link to post
martin 332 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 It is good to see someone do the right thing and follow up on the cubs,well done on that OP,but,I would stick to head shots with the rimmy mate.Still a happy farmer is a bonus mate. Martin Quote Link to post
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