First Time Out

[RSVNelly 518]

I just thought I'd put a short post up, as it was my first hunting trip last night, thanks to Jimmy & Seans extremely generous invitation.

The weather was great for this time of year, dry and really warm. Vis was really good, however this was because of the moon state which made us stand out like Gary Glitter in Mothercare!

I've got a feeling this happens to everyone but on the way to the permission the van lights were picking up eye shine in all the fields until it came to the permission!

I learnt lots about setting the scope up for night shooting, ensuring the lamp illuminates the scope etc. I also found out how much I miss a 3 point sling, I got myself tied up a few times!

All the quarry was extremely scitish, I presume this is because they are now wary of people because of shooting. Myself and Sean saw a good 8/9 rabbits bolt from a field as we put the lamp on it. The ground was extremely wet and heavy going which made keeping quiet fairly awkward.

By the end of the night we had 1 rabbit between us, thanks to Sean.

Yet again another great weekend thanks to Sean & Jimmy ????, It was great to see Ethan again, the lads mad for it and he's going to end up been a hunting machine in a couple of years time. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have had access to years of experience from a couple of fellas that I'm now proud and thank full to call mates. Cheers Jimmy, Sean and Ethan, until next time, be lucky ????

[David.evans 5,323]

Two of the best lads you will ever meet RVS , and if you can't learn from then two , you might as well , sell up mate and buy a caterpult, lol

Your dead right about Ethan , he's good now fec knows how good he will be in the future ,but as said he's had a great pair of mentors

Stick with them pair mate and you will never be on a bad one

Atb

Dave

[philpot 5,031]

Glad you enjoyed it Shaun, a lucky man having not one but two quality hunting coaches to hand.

 

Now something different...................I have never seen how a three point sling works, please explain.

 

Phil

[bigmac 97kt 13,807]

Glad you enjoyed it Shaun, a lucky man having not one but two quality hunting coaches to hand.

 

Now something different...................I have never seen how a three point sling works, please explain.

 

Phil

He is a good lad ,,,lads and dose as he is told ,

 

would recommend him to any one that needs some one to tag along with them .

 

Phil i think its one of the slings the military use the ones that allows you to strap the rifle to your chest and keeps your hands free

 

Think im right any way Nelly will be along soon to put me right if im wrong lol

 

atvbjimmy :thumbs:

[Jonjon79 13,358]

Sounds like a good evening out

 

There's been a kind of THL timeline for your shooting so, I'm looking forward to reading about your first few kills

[RSVNelly 518]

Glad you enjoyed it Shaun, a lucky man having not one but two quality hunting coaches to hand.

 

Now something different...................I have never seen how a three point sling works, please explain.

 

Phil

Phil the point relates to the sling connecting to the butt and muzzle end of the rifle, the third point is normally a quick release buckle that allows the sling to be either un clipped so it can be brought up to aim as well as allowing you to let go of the weapon and have it slung by your side. When fastened it's supported across the chest or around you back. The Army sling also allows you to wear the rifle in a rucksack style, allowing the sling to be worn on both shoulders?? I hope that made sense??

[RSVNelly 518]

 

 

Glad you enjoyed it Shaun, a lucky man having not one but two quality hunting coaches to hand.

 

Now something different...................I have never seen how a three point sling works, please explain.

 

Phil

He is a good lad ,,,lads and dose as he is told ,

 

would recommend him to any one that needs some one to tag along with them .

 

Phil i think its one of the slings the military use the ones that allows you to strap the rifle to your chest and keeps your hands free

 

Think im right any way Nelly will be along soon to put me right if im wrong lol

 

atvbjimmy :thumbs:

Thanks for the kind words mate, every time I meet up with you and Sean I learn something new.

Can't wait for the next shooting and hunting school session, take care buddy??

[mark williams 7,561]

Sean are you still using the Daystate Wolf ?

 

 

Well done lads

[vizlauk 1,568]

Sean are you still using the Daystate Wolf ?

Hi Mark, I am still shooting the airwolf; it is my only gun mate; it's part of me know; it is the last gun in buying mate, it's perfect.

 

 

Well done lads

 

[villaman 9,983]

Very lucky to have two lads like that to take you out on their permissions .

Just make sure you show your respect to both of them , i am sure you do any how

[philpot 5,031]

Thanks Shaun, I'm not much wiser but I will have a look into it.

 

Phil

[RSVNelly 518]

Thanks Shaun, I'm not much wiser but I will have a look into it.

 

Phil

Hahaha I'll try and get a picture up loaded

[j j m 6,555]

Well done chaps

[The one 8,504]

sounds like you had a great time and learned something

[RSVNelly 518]

sounds like you had a great time and learned something

Certainly did mate ????