Elliott 436 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 (edited) Now then lads Nipped onto the Golf Course again this morning at 4.30am. Cut a long story short, five shots taken resulting in five clinical dispatches; two of which were one after the other at 90m. The morning was due to end at 6.45am and I was half way through cleaning up the four rabbits I'd shot when I spotted this grey squirrel foraging under the trees at a lazered 60m away. Never one to miss an opportunity, I lined up the shot and took it. Now then, I have often watched hunting videos on YouTube and seen all the thrashing about that occasionally happens after a head shot. I must say, in the years I have been shooting it has never happened to me. A couple of kicks yes, but no bouncing around. That was until today.. If there wasn't enough evidence already that 'it's just nerves' this one certainly proves it. I must say, it's head was completely empty.. not one for the faint hearted this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqoghyC8DWA&feature=youtu.be Edited July 23, 2013 by Elliott 3 Quote Link to post
hutchey 147 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 good head shot but i hope that wasn't a club house or building in the backdrop Quote Link to post
Miikee-L 72 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Very good shot mate! That rifle certainly causes some damage! Quote Link to post
Elliott 436 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 good head shot but i hope that wasn't a club house or building in the backdrop , C'mon hutchey, I wouldn't have taken the shot it it wasn't safe. He certainly got vaperised though 1 Quote Link to post
The one 8,512 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Although no a rimmy a air rifle i had the same bother on rabbits some just drop like there pole axed other seem to be break dancing champions and some run into cover and run out again before they drop down dead , i started taking the dog lamping , i put it down to the Adrenalin rush as the bullet impacts Quote Link to post
hutchey 147 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 good head shot but i hope that wasn't a club house or building in the backdrop , C'mon hutchey, I wouldn't have taken the shot it it wasn't safe. He certainly got vaperised though i'm no expert nor on moral high ground but i've heard and seen so many stories and video clips that just defy all safety. Nice one though and it is of interest as i'm looking to ask a course that i play if they need someone to help with their rabbits as they are causing a lot of damage. Quote Link to post
Elliott 436 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 good head shot but i hope that wasn't a club house or building in the backdrop , C'mon hutchey, I wouldn't have taken the shot it it wasn't safe. He certainly got vaperised though i'm no expert nor on moral high ground but i've heard and seen so many stories and video clips that just defy all safety. Nice one though and it is of interest as i'm looking to ask a course that i play if they need someone to help with their rabbits as they are causing a lot of damage. No probs mate and good luck with the course, they are great to shoot over if you can get on with rimfires 1 Quote Link to post
hutchey 147 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Cheers, had my rimmy a while now and now got my variation and open ticket. Have just made contact with the club to see what they say. Quote Link to post
Elliott 436 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 I started with the airgun, did ok for a while until they got wise and kept well out of range. By then I'd built up a bit of trust with the Head Greenkeeper and he gave me the nod for rimfire. Haven't looked back since Quote Link to post
charlie caller 3,654 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 What annoys me is when you shoot a bunny in the head and although stone dead it manages to kick itself down a hole,so much so that if a bunny is close to a hole I no longer shoot it preffering to wait for it to come out a bit further, interestingly never experienced this behaviour with neck shots, and take them on bunnys now most of the time. Quote Link to post
Alsone 789 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 What annoys me is when you shoot a bunny in the head and although stone dead it manages to kick itself down a hole,so much so that if a bunny is close to a hole I no longer shoot it preffering to wait for it to come out a bit further, interestingly never experienced this behaviour with neck shots, and take them on bunnys now most of the time. I'm going to hazard a guess that with a neck shot becuase you entirely sever the spinal cord you cutt all communication to the muscles. With a head shot I'm guessing you destroy the brain but there's still enough electrical energy being dishacrged to travel down the spine to the limbs. Quote Link to post
Alsone 789 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 (edited) good head shot but i hope that wasn't a club house or building in the backdrop The field provided a good backdrop as there was a lot of slope behind the shot and HMR fragments so I'd call safe shot. That said as a general policy if there was any kind of building in the background (I can't tell from the video) I personally wouldn't take a shot unless there was a steep or sheer bank as a shallow slope, especially wet grass, can lead to ricochets from what my expeience walking around with others has led to me to believe. That said, highly unlikely with fragmenting ammo, but worth bearing in mind. My general policy with any kind of shooting is any doubt, don't shoot. Edited July 23, 2013 by Alsone Quote Link to post
Andy_c 210 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Fantastic headshot ! I need to learn more about these centre/rimfires something I'd like to pursue!! Nice shooting atb Andy Quote Link to post
Elliott 436 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 good head shot but i hope that wasn't a club house or building in the backdrop The field provided a good backdrop as there was a lot of slope behind the shot and HMR fragments so I'd call safe shot. That said as a general policy if there was any kind of building in the background (I can't tell from the video) I personally wouldn't take a shot unless there was a steep or sheer bank as a shallow slope, especially wet grass, can lead to ricochets from what my expeience walking around with others has led to me to believe. That said, highly unlikely with fragmenting ammo, but worth bearing in mind. My general policy with any kind of shooting is any doubt, don't shoot. Hi Alsone, it was a completely safe shot, slap bang in the middle of the golf course with no buildings around whatsoever. In my 13 years shooting my policy has always been If I ever have any doubt I don't pull the trigger - its the only way As you've also mentioned, the angle of the shot also enabled the ground to soak up any fragmentation after passing cleanly through the squirrel's head. Thanks for the comment Quote Link to post
zx10mike 137 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 very well made video,profesional and good explanation to the publick.nice job Quote Link to post
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