Daz39 962 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Went back out with Mac and the NV rigs last night, met up at 9:30 and after kitting up I walked onto the field to scope up. As I did, I quickly scanned the corner of the field and spotted 4 rabbits about 40 yrd off. I knelt down and fired one off from the hip (ooh err). I hit the rabbit just below the eye an it rolled over. I paced 44 yrds and picked up the first one. I quickly scoped up and as I was doing so Mac pulled up. After discussing where we were going to lay up, we headed off up the hill. On the brow we scanned the other side of the hill and spotted a good 10 or so rabbits in front of us. Mac was away before I had chance to turn off my tv screen so I let him wander. I scanned the rest of the field and counted 20+ rabbits…..looking good. I picked a spot far enough away from Mac that we wouldn’t disturb each other and that I had seen rabbits run in. I put out markers at 30-40-50 yrds and lay up. I lay there for 45 mins and the rabbits only came out to my right, a good 60+ yrds away. I watch in case they came closer but nothing. I scanned 90 degrees to my left and saw a rabbit on the hedge row. I figured 40 yrds, took the shot, back flip into the hedge. I walked over and looked for ages but couldn’t find it. It was 42 yrds and I had the crack of pellet on skull but no rabbit for the butcher. I moved to a different spot but again lay parallel to the hedge, markers at 30-40-50-60. Within 20 mins a rabbit came out but sat at 40 yrds but was hidden by the 30 yrd marker. I waited and he finally stuck his head out and took a H&N FTT behind the eye. I didn’t go pick him up. I have read so many times about leaving the rabbit and waiting….so wait I did. The rabbits came back out but were running round like nutters, I took a shot at one, but he moved as I pulled the trigger and scattered them all. It was about 1am by now and I was getting cold. I decided I would wait for them one more time, to see if I could get #3 and then call it a night. Well the crazy lads came back out, running in circles, jumping at each other, generally just being loopy, when one of them ran into the dead rabbit from before. He stopped, sniffed him, then rolled over with a bad head. Now I quickly reloaded the HW100 and the click of the trigger or the click of the reload is normally enough to scatter the rabbits but they just didn’t move! Hello! The one I just shot was twitching one leg when his mate went to see what he was doing and he quickly fell on top of him with a pellet in the noggin. Another reload, still no rabbits running away, a 3rd rabbit then moved over to see what this pile up was, took one sniff and decided to stay away, but he only moved 10 yards and was quickly dispatched. Finally, I spotted another set of eyes just behind the 40 yrd marker. I took aim, click and this one just fell backwards with not a flinch. 4 rabbits in under 1 min. Big fatties too! I walked over and used the ground sheet Mac sorted out for us as a big sack. I picked up the 4, plus the one I had left earlier and wrapped them up. I got back to the car and just flopped the rabbits in front of Mac. F-in NV, I just can’t do it me. I’m putting me lamp on and going for a walk haha. So while I clean up the 6 rabbits Mac went old school, red lamp and .22 haha. Give him his due, he came back and finished the last rabbit for me and said you’ve had a good night, students done better than the teacher tonight. I had a great night, the Nitesite Viper is starting to work for me. I can’t stalk with it, but for laying up and giving the bunnies a surprise, I’m well happy with it! Catch ya next time Mac. Oh, Mr Official photographer, can you post the pic please mate 4 Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,816 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Hear you go 4 Quote Link to post
treecreeper 1,136 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 nice going lads was out myself was chuffing freezing, my coat froze to the drystone wall I was leaning over 1 Quote Link to post
Daz39 962 Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I had 2 t-shirts, 2 jumpers, a cycling top, coat, cycling pants, camo pants, hat & gloves....I couldn't move very well but I was warm until 2am haha! 1 Quote Link to post
xraiderx 94 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Sounds a good night well done I've got the ns wolf Cracking bit of kit but nowhere to use it So selling it £400 Not much land round here Mostly woodies on the bit there is and the shotties sort them out Atb Garrick Quote Link to post
Daz39 962 Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 £400 for the WOLF? damn, the Viper cost £450..... the Wolf is normally £650 right? A bargain there mate, boys, grab it!!! Quote Link to post
Daz39 962 Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Having said that, the Viper can spot pout to 200 yrds easy, and I only shoot out to 60...... but still, its a great price for a great bit of kit. Quote Link to post
xraiderx 94 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Yes that is cheap It's just sitting here doing nawt Just 25mm clamp missing Everything else there Was going to put it in the sales section But it won't let me unless I donate I think Wouldn't sell if I had the bunnies to go at you lucky fellas have Cheers Garrick 1 Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,816 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Watch out Daz im coming to even the score And i WILL THE MAC WILL BE BACK now im back on the lamp atvbmac :thumbs: Quote Link to post
Daz39 962 Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 haha, you chase the bunnies, I'll let them come to me! You know my lot don't like lamps!! Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,816 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 haha, you chase the bunnies, I'll let them come to me! You know my lot don't like lamps!! What was it the last time on the lamp with your lot 9 to 5 :thumbs: aaaaaahmmmm but your lot don't like lamps? Dont make it a comp you no you will not WIN remember the last time atvbmac :thumbs: 1 Quote Link to post
David.evans 5,323 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 You givin up then mac ? bigger ball needed i think lol atb big fella Dave Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,816 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 You givin up then mac ? bigger ball needed i think lol atb big fella Dave Not giving up Dave just having some time out I think im trying to hard with it that and Daz picked the right spot and i did not lol iv got it locked away in my safe but as soon as this frost fecks off im going to put my heart and sole in to it big stile I was just saying last night that i do feel more confident with it now Ill fit her back up some time in the following two weeks and practice , practice , and practice some more atvbmac :thumbs: Quote Link to post
David.evans 5,323 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Fair play mac atb dave Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,816 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Fair play mac atb dave When i layed up last night the little feckers came out to the left of me about 100 yards away loads of them then when i moved the little feckers came out to the right of me about 100 yards this went on all night you would think they new i was there . At one point i even took off my glasses as i thought the nv light mite of been lighting my glasses up like a lamp never even got the chance to get a shot away So when i think about it it was not the nv it was me moving about to much should of stayed put like Daz lol atvbmac :thumbs: Quote Link to post
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