Wouldn't Normally Be My Shot Of Choice.........

[Jonjon79 13,358]

I finally managed to get out again last night - because of work and shite weather, I hadn't been to the rugby club for nearly 3 weeks.

 

I intended to have a good look round to see what was new in preparation for a good night later this week.

 

I tracked a juvenile that was just ambling through the trees. He eventually stopped to eat, up a bank but, he had his back to me. I was no more than 20yrds away. He was nice and relaxed and, he kept his head down eating.

I watched him for a couple of minutes, he just stayed right where he was and, flat out refused to present a shot.

I squeaked him once and he lifted his head but didn't look round. I squeaked him again with exactly the same result.

 

Then, I thought I'll try something different - the idea nearly made me laugh. I said out loud 'Stand up you f****r', and that's exactly what it did, bolt upright, but it still refused to look round so, I lowered the aim slightly and gave him a JSB Heavy in the base of the skull from behind.

 

He fell forward straight on his front without a twitch.

 

.... Just the 1 from a short trip out but, I'd call that a success.

[Bunnyblatter 1,012]

It's 100% success mate.

Nice set up too

[David.evans 5,323]

I'm liking the rifle there Jon

Atb

[Jonjon79 13,358]

Cheers guys. I've had a few come and go over the last year but, this has always been my 1 keeper.

[j j m 6,547]

good shooting mate

[The one 8,485]

Getting out and putting something in the bag is what i call success mate

[random 659]

You say not a shot you would choose but the back of the head is ideal,as you found out,the method of getting him to present a shot however

[Jonjon79 13,358]

You say not a shot you would choose but the back of the head is ideal,as you found out,the method of getting him to present a shot however

I still class myself as a relative newbie - I came back to air rifle hunting around a year ago, after a 20yr break. There's certainly a lot to learn.

 

I guess the technique was a bit unorthodox but, I did start to wonder if it was ever going to present a shot

 

I usually try to position myself for the classic side on shot or, wait until it turns for me.

 

.... Every day's a school day

[Rez 4,961]

Your avatar... Is that a real image?

 

Bet the posty loves him/her.

 

Always wondered.

[Jonjon79 13,358]

Your avatar... Is that a real image?

 

Bet the posty loves him/her.

 

Always wondered.

Yes mate - That's Lilly, our 2yr old Chihuahua. She's actually really well behaved - she just pulls that face if I hold her front paws - no noise or biting, just the face