HMR diary

[ianm 2,594]

Meanwhile, back on the lettuce patrol tonight. Hartley and his mates were giving the newly planted lettuce a bashing. We had to show willing and go and thin them out a bit. Anyone with a choked shotgun can have it bored out for thirty pounds a barrel. I have had three AYAs done and they are just fine using super steel. I have also been buying rifle bullets and storing them in case the lead replacement is crap.

[bumpy22 414]

First night with c50 on hmr. Was back at the lambing field just before dark. The picture through the c50 at dusk is fantastic. No other NV I have looked through will pick up light like that without ir.

First fox came out just before dark and was chest shot about 75 yards. 

Spent another 2 hours there played various different calls. But only had one more come in. I have to admit this one was pilot error and miss

The scope is great after dark really coming into its own. But for me the most surprising was last light. Controls were easy to navigate and quick response. Great field of view so much wider than my little pard. A lot quick for picking up foxes before winding mag up.Only downside is weight for me 

[BenBhoy 4,706]

Posh bipod Ed! 

[Underdog 2,337]

Squirrel shot at 10yds.

Shot at 150yds with a good cross wind. Shot two finished the deal at 140yds. It seems shot 1 turned and exited the liver. I  think it only deflated one lung.

Shot 2 was to the neck.

HMR for what it actually is is brilliant. I shot 35 crows yesterday, 10 of them with the HMR. On this current Hornady ammo zero splits or squibs. 

Edited June 4, 2022 by Underdog

[bumpy22 414]

3 hours ago, BenBhoy said:

Posh bipod Ed! 

It doubles up on my posh 243 mate lol. It has to have a adapter for sling and believe it or not only option was a Spartan one really

C50 is good Ben. I don't think anything compares to a drone at night. but this is close and great in day unlike drone

[Stavross 15,421]

On 04/06/2022 at 10:50, Underdog said:

Squirrel shot at 10yds.

Shot at 150yds with a good cross wind. Shot two finished the deal at 140yds. It seems shot 1 turned and exited the liver. I  think it only deflated one lung.

Shot 2 was to the neck.

HMR for what it actually is is brilliant. I shot 35 crows yesterday, 10 of them with the HMR. On this current Hornady ammo zero splits or squibs. 

Love that top picture

[BenBhoy 4,706]

Out with my eldest last night with cz457. 6 bunny's grassed, plenty more seen. Also spotted 3 hares, no interest in shooting, but we saw how close we could get - very close which she really loved, just watching them.  

Probably would have done better if her silly old dad hadn't slipped with knife!

[Deker 3,478]

Ouch!!!! 

[Sausagedog 7,381]

21 minutes ago, BenBhoy said:

Out with my eldest last night with cz457. 6 bunny's grassed, plenty more seen. Also spotted 3 hares, no interest in shooting, but we saw how close we could get - very close which she really loved, just watching them.  

Probably would have done better if her silly old dad hadn't slipped with knife!

I like the head band and don't pick yer nose with  that one for a while!

[Dervburner 2,549]

On 04/06/2022 at 00:07, ianm said:

Meanwhile, back on the lettuce patrol tonight.

Is that ‘wet’ lettuce patrol?

 

 

 

 

…..anyway, good result Ian

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

Yesterday evening saw the 2nd outing for the HMR. A lot of cover so concentrated where the sheep were as a bit more grazed off. 

Started off with a woody at back of farm before heading off in search of bunnies. Not as many about as usual but it was very windy so that didnt help. 

Plodding on I came across a black rabbit which was added to the growing bag. I was starting to enjoy using the rifle and getting used to it as I never really use it. 

Crossing a field of barley I noticed a rat out feeding on some old grain but off re ran to a huge hole in the middle of the field joined by his mate.

Not a bad session and enjoyed using the little gun ...cant wait til next time when some silage should be cut

 

 

 

 

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

[Dervburner 2,549]

Just seen some hmr’s back in stock at £26:99 for 50……..

[Deker 3,478]

I can still lay my hands on 2 x 500 bricks of Hornady 17g V-Max for £130 each (=£13 for 50) if anyone is interested, the rest are gone!

[Dervburner 2,549]

1 hour ago, Deker said:

I can still lay my hands on 2 x 500 bricks of Hornady 17g V-Max for £130 each (=£13 for 50) if anyone is interested, the rest are gone!

If you were closer I’d probably have a brick.