philpot 5,056 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 I don't know about you guys but we have the tail of this hurricane blasting the Lincolnshire Wolds which offered a challenge last night on a bunny hunt. The rabbits were out although nothing closer than 50-60mt and with the sky we had creating big shaddows, it was just not possible to get closer. Now I have no issues shooting at this range and quite bit bit further but the wind last night, OMG My shooting partner, Chris, was walking with me looking into the Nite Site screen, that shot was underneath then to one side then over the top........................................and so the evening went on. Frustration, oh yes but at the same time we couldn't help laughing at what was going on. One rabbit had six shots all around him, we just left him laying on his back laughing his tits off Normally we drive around the estate shooting from the car with several stops at some of the warrens on the farm estate but last night, the nearest rabbit from the car was 132mt and in that wind,,,,,no way. As we were driving off the farm in the last field was a single rabbit at 44mt and no wind in this sheltered corner so at least we did not go home with a completely empty game box. The local police came round last night to talk about my FAC variation grant for a rimfire and with that sorted (I hope) on windy nights it will be the rimfire I take out and put the Impact away, FAC or not, that wind was just too much but as we are off to Suffolk for a couple of weeks, I felt the need to have one more session before we go. My holiday is badly timed as well because the geese are hitting the stubble so no sooner have we shot our first geese of the season and a supply of new deeks on their way, and I won't be here to enjoy them. The variation should be here when I get back so I will be collecting my rifle shortly after that. Oh yes that reminds me I have to get an ammo/mag/bolt box to keep the police happy. Time to prey for a drop in wind I think. Phil 1 Quote Link to post
just-A-snap 1,269 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Worth it I would say just for Chris Laying On His Back Laughing His Tits Off. Having fun in dismal circumstances. Congratulations on getting the FAC variation philpot.All the very best for you and Chris 1 Quote Link to post
David.evans 5,323 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 When you get your rimmy I think that the wind will help mate , just shoot into it , what you getting , 17/22lr? , you'll have great fun mate no matter what , just a waiting game now , and it's a pain in the arse , but worth it Atb for the future Best of luck pal Dave 1 Quote Link to post
mark williams 7,563 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 You got out Phil, a rabbit`s a bonus Good luck with the variation on your ticket. atb Mark 1 Quote Link to post
philpot 5,056 Posted October 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Cheers Dave, I have bought an Anschutz .22lr and confess I am really looking forward to picking it up. Phil 2 Quote Link to post
Rez 4,961 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Cheers Dave, I have bought an Anschutz .22lr and confess I am really looking forward to picking it up. Phil Ahhh Phil. Only the best 1 Quote Link to post
philpot 5,056 Posted October 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 But of course Jamie, but of course. 1 Quote Link to post
villaman 9,982 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Cheers Dave, I have bought an Anschutz .22lr and confess I am really looking forward to picking it up. Phil Traitor in the airgun section , hang him , shoot him or off with his head I say all three just to make sure 3 Quote Link to post
philpot 5,056 Posted October 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Fair point Mitch.............................................................................................I'm doing it anyway.......................nah nah nah Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,817 Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Cheers Dave, I have bought an Anschutz .22lr and confess I am really looking forward to picking it up. Phil Traitor in the airgun section , hang him , shoot him or off with his head I say all three just to make sure Another one that will just pop in from time to time just like our David then there will be your self when you get yours atvbjimmy :thumbs: 2 Quote Link to post
philpot 5,056 Posted October 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Cheers Dave, I have bought an Anschutz .22lr and confess I am really looking forward to picking it up. Phil Traitor in the airgun section , hang him , shoot him or off with his head I say all three just to make sure Another one that will just pop in from time to time just like our David then there will be your self when you get yours atvbjimmy :thumbs: Oh ye of little faith Jimmy. Quote Link to post
David.evans 5,323 Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Jimmy Get the forums filled in mate , yove got fec all to lose , Atb big fella 2 Quote Link to post
j j m 6,583 Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 enjoy it mate 1 Quote Link to post
philpot 5,056 Posted October 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Jimmy Get the forums filled in mate , yove got fec all to lose , Atb big fella 100% agree, what have you got to lose...... Phil Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,817 Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Jimmy Get the forums filled in mate , yove got fec all to lose , Atb big fella Im getting there David slowly but im getting there but ill not forget my mates on the air gun section Do you think they will let me have a real AR15 atvbjimmy :thumbs: Quote Link to post
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