Foxdropper Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 So finally after much waiting.. the combining and silaging is done ! Which means one thing for me- more action for the rifle !! So the keeper friend of mine had been given a few tip offs by the estate workers where they had seen a vixen and possibly 3 cubs- so i went in the afternoon to pick a spot to sit up.. i got there to find a cracking little bump in the ground that gave me 360 arcs and plenty of back stops for a possible log shot if needed ! ??? I set off out about 1930hrs to get settled in place.. i was soon shaking with 'fox fever' ? Looking to my far left i saw a fox mooching about 300 yards away ! Had to do the groaining lift and shuffle on belly with the rifle.. i got eyes on trough the scope but he was moving with purpose.. i almost barked at him but decided to leave him be.. he mooched behind cover and i hoped he would come out closer to me. 15 mins goes by of slight heart pumping observing with the binos to then And i see another fox around 250 yards away on the edge of a game cover ! Once again i did the calm but urgent groan and shuffle with the rifle, rotated and got set up ? Quickly lazed where i wanted to take the shot and where he was mooching towards, 'here he comes....' 'Ptsssssshhhoooooooooo............... THWOP !!!' Fox down and a small victory laugh to myself whilst i look 360 again to make sure his mate hadnt come back ??? He dropped on the spot ! Light was going fast to the point where previously recognised clumps of grass were starting to look like reynard ?.. Time to pick him up and move off quietly ! All in all a good sit out and a good spot found potentially for more rifle action ! ??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxdropper Posted July 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 (Annotated version) Finally worked out how to get photos on for free- all the best geezers ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekeeper Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Superb well done Looks a good set up your useing what bullet was you using home loads or factory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akeld Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Good write up, "Thwop" describes it perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitethebullet Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Good write up. What stock is that? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximus otter Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Top account of a good job. Good write up, "Thwop" describes it perfectly I always render the sound as: Tiiish-pok! maximus otter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian 1 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Top account of a good job. I always render the sound as: Tiiish-pok! maximus otter Tiish-pok - that is the perfect onomatopoeia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxdropper Posted August 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Evening geezers ! There will be a few more write ups soon to come ! Once all crop has dissapeared (plus the beans) So i home load and like to use an 87 grain v max in a lapua case with varget giving it the push Its a semi custom rifle in .243 bedded in a robertson stock, I had it made by 'Baldie' a few years ago ! Still shoots as sweet as it did then ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montey Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Good to see a post with pictures of a bit of varminting. I like the 243 as a fox stopper I use 41g of Vit 550 and a 95g Nosler it realy does stop the big foxs in thier tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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