Mr_Logic 5 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Deker took me out again this evening after foxes and the occasional bunny. I took the 243, Deker his rimfire. Got loaded up and both of us were moaning about the wind, thinking we shouldn't be bothering. But, well, since we're here.... So we headed off to the first field, halfway we felt rain, then it came out of nowhere, p1ssing down and driving wind as well. We took shelter for a while behind a barn, and gave the rain a while to stop. It didn't. I got bored and headed off to see if I could spot a fox, in preparation for heading home. Amazingly, I did spot a fox. At least I thought it was, couldn't really see for the rain and crap all over the scope lenses. in the rain and wind, I moved a bit closer to get a better look, still couldn't see. So this carried on, eventually I got to 25-35 yards away, and finally saw the accompanying ears and face. Bang! Needless to say, that close it wasn't a hard shot, even in the mank of this evening. This is what happens when you shoot a 58gr 243 bullet that close. It wasn't any prettier in the flesh... We carried on, saw a couple more foxes, as the weather has eased (typical really, just in time to retrieve the fox!). No more shootable ones. Deker had a 75 yard rabbit in the high wind with the rimfire (a very decent shot it has to be said) to go with some he shot before I got there (one of which was stolen by foxy when we went back later). I had a 140-yard rabbit off a fence post, and that was that. Still very happy with the 243, seems to be doing the business for just about anything. Given the weather, it was a pretty good evening! Just need some calm to zero my new Howa .223 now... Quote Link to post
arcpest 6 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Nice shooting dispite the weather well done Quote Link to post
Deker 3,478 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 (edited) Well..it started off as a sort of care in the community project :whistling: , taking Mr L out on a few bits of my land. Looks like I've done a good job , I usually put him on point to give him a chance, but it's getting to the stage where he is cleaning everything up ! Last night I did indeed take him out to an area well known for the fox, and its turned out to be a filthy night weather wise, but you have seen the results! Mr L has invested in a few new toys recently and the RWS in .243 looks and feels great (seems to shoot ok too !!) Got to admit I know very little about these, someone tell me where to look please, (websites, importers, etc) as I'm thinking about adding another tool to the cabinet! Edited March 29, 2008 by Deker Quote Link to post
James@Scarborough 0 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 I see you vapourised it's head at that range . Wht do you wan't to use a .223 when the .243 does the job so well? Quote Link to post
Mr_Logic 5 Posted March 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 (edited) Well..it started off as a sort of care in the community project :whistling: , taking Mr L out on a few bits of my land. Looks like I've done a good job , I usually put him on point to give him a chance, but it's getting to the stage where he is cleaning everything up ! Last night I did indeed take him out to an area well known for the fox, and its turned out to be a filthy night weather wise, but you have seen the results! Mr L has invested in a few new toys recently and the RWS in .243 looks and feels great (seems to shoot ok too !!) Got to admit I know very little about these, someone tell me where to look please, (websites, importers, etc) as I'm thinking about adding another tool to the cabinet! Care in the community, hmmm... I am very grateful for the shooting though, it's utterly rejuvenated my interest in it all, much to the annoyance of the bank manager and other half RWS: http://www.jagd-shop.at/produkte_en.html James - 223 is mainly for use on the range, so it's heavy barrel (though sadly not fast twist, but it's 200 yard so it's OK) and big stock and all that good stuff. I will use it on the occasional fox because it means I can also shoot rabbits for the pot, with 243 even a headshot is very messy. Edited March 29, 2008 by Mr_Logic Quote Link to post
SNAP SHOT 194 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 jesus that's mank................ well done though. Quote Link to post
jamie g 17 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Deker took me out again this evening after foxes and the occasional bunny. I took the 243, Deker his rimfire. Got loaded up and both of us were moaning about the wind, thinking we shouldn't be bothering. But, well, since we're here.... So we headed off to the first field, halfway we felt rain, then it came out of nowhere, p1ssing down and driving wind as well. We took shelter for a while behind a barn, and gave the rain a while to stop. It didn't. I got bored and headed off to see if I could spot a fox, in preparation for heading home. Amazingly, I did spot a fox. At least I thought it was, couldn't really see for the rain and crap all over the scope lenses. in the rain and wind, I moved a bit closer to get a better look, still couldn't see. So this carried on, eventually I got to 25-35 yards away, and finally saw the accompanying ears and face. Bang! Needless to say, that close it wasn't a hard shot, even in the mank of this evening. This is what happens when you shoot a 58gr 243 bullet that close. It wasn't any prettier in the flesh... We carried on, saw a couple more foxes, as the weather has eased (typical really, just in time to retrieve the fox!). No more shootable ones. Deker had a 75 yard rabbit in the high wind with the rimfire (a very decent shot it has to be said) to go with some he shot before I got there (one of which was stolen by foxy when we went back later). I had a 140-yard rabbit off a fence post, and that was that. Still very happy with the 243, seems to be doing the business for just about anything. Given the weather, it was a pretty good evening! Just need some calm to zero my new Howa .223 now... that 243 is knocking them about right left and centre mr logic great stuff Quote Link to post
sue 1 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 great shooting i like a good clean head shot lol :clapper: Quote Link to post
poacherjim 0 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Deker took me out again this evening after foxes and the occasional bunny. I took the 243, Deker his rimfire. Got loaded up and both of us were moaning about the wind, thinking we shouldn't be bothering. But, well, since we're here.... So we headed off to the first field, halfway we felt rain, then it came out of nowhere, p1ssing down and driving wind as well. We took shelter for a while behind a barn, and gave the rain a while to stop. It didn't. I got bored and headed off to see if I could spot a fox, in preparation for heading home. Amazingly, I did spot a fox. At least I thought it was, couldn't really see for the rain and crap all over the scope lenses. in the rain and wind, I moved a bit closer to get a better look, still couldn't see. So this carried on, eventually I got to 25-35 yards away, and finally saw the accompanying ears and face. Bang! Needless to say, that close it wasn't a hard shot, even in the mank of this evening. This is what happens when you shoot a 58gr 243 bullet that close. It wasn't any prettier in the flesh... We carried on, saw a couple more foxes, as the weather has eased (typical really, just in time to retrieve the fox!). No more shootable ones. Deker had a 75 yard rabbit in the high wind with the rimfire (a very decent shot it has to be said) to go with some he shot before I got there (one of which was stolen by foxy when we went back later). I had a 140-yard rabbit off a fence post, and that was that. Still very happy with the 243, seems to be doing the business for just about anything. Given the weather, it was a pretty good evening! Just need some calm to zero my new Howa .223 now... is it dead?? Quote Link to post
shottyscotty 3 Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 me and my mate was out shooting foxes and he had run out of ammo for his 22 250 so he took his 270 and shot a fox with a 150 grain bullet and it pretty much chopped it in half and it was pretty rancid Quote Link to post
COMPO 54 Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 I take it that it was dead pretty quickly Quote Link to post
antuk99 0 Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 At least it was a clean kill yes abit graphic but job done well done Quote Link to post
masmiffy 82 Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Another one bites the dust or doesnt as it has no teeth!!! Still beats me why anyone would use a 243 at such close range!!! If you can call that close a 12G with No3 will work! Quote Link to post
Mr_Logic 5 Posted April 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Because that's what I happened to have with me at the time... Quote Link to post
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