kip270 Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 I had arranged to go out lamping with my son tonight, but after recent lamping sessions and not seeing a FOX, we were half hearted about it, but we wouldn't spot any sat at home The Keeper has also been out several times and not seen any, but he uses a vehicle and i think they have gotten wise to it I took the .22 for my son to use because every time we have been out, there have been a few bunnies we could of bagged if we had he rimmy with us, so hopefully tonight he would be kept busy if we didn't spot any foxes. I had my .222, and after some good practice on bunnies and crows during the last few weeks, i was happy if we did spot a Fox it wouldn't be getting away. We got all geared up and headed for the first field, i had the lamp & my rifle, while my son just had the rimmy (won't make that mistake again ), scanning around we saw nothing, so gave a few squeaks on my call, and still nothing so we carried on walking and scanning the fields, and given out some squeaks. Nothing, not even any rabbits??? We came to this one field that over looks a nice valley, and on with the lamp, there sat at 200 yards is a fox, i slid the rifle off my shoulder and got my Polecat bi-pod from it's pouch and put it on my rifle, looked back and the Fox had gone pulling back the red filter i scanned the field but saw nothing, i started squeaking, but still nothing. We slowly walked down the valley to get a better view, and there at the end of the field approx 500 yards away we could see it's eye's, so i called with my little mouse call, and the Fox headed back towards us.I gave the lamp to my son and then i led down to get ready, then the lamp went off because i had the battery the lead came out, so we fumbled about and out it back in Back on with the lamp and the Fox was still coming in. Now because we had gone down into the valley a bit, i was lying downhill, but had to try and get level so i could get onto the fox, not the best shooting position but i had to do the best i could because i don't think it would of hung around long enough for me to get comfy. Having previously scanned the area with my Leica 1200 in the daytime, i had a good reference point knowing that when the Fox got to that point i would be happy to take the shot. I was trying to get comfy, and then i was ready, but with my son now having the lamp i was getting glare back off my mod cover, so i had to tell him to adjust the lamp a little, then darkness, the lead came out again quickly putting it back in, we were back in action. The Fox was sniffing about and didn't seem bothered, then it stood and looked at us, 206 yards i centered my cross-hairs and squeezed off my shot "Thwack", the fox dropping at my shot, the 50grain V-Max doing it's job. This is my longest known Fox, and i was really chuffed. The polecat bi-pod has made a huge difference to my shooting, and has given me extra confidence in my ability with my rifle. My son didn't shoot anything, only saw one bunnie that was out of range!!!! sods law Not the best pic, taken with my phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Hopefully it's the first of many for you. You seem to be settling back in Wales nicely Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyboy Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 nice shooting kip, its always those night you dont expect anything that turn out good, sounds like that lamp of yours is a bit like mine decides to disconnect itself at the worst possible moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varminter Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Nice one kip :rolleyes: Nice to see you settling down well in wales!!! Good shooting too!!!! All the best............... RAY............................................ :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sprags Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Nice going Kip. Sprags!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxshot Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Bloody hell kip talk about preasure shot at least you got it nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 308Panther Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Nice Shooting Kip. Great Story too... Thats something you and your son can laugh over in a few years..... 308Panther Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted September 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Cheers Guy's. Here are some pics of the lamp connector that was coming undone, so i will tape it up from now on Here is a pic of the FOX from this morning, as i had to dispose of it properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Those connectors are a pain in the arse. Brian my mate has them on his set up and they always seem to seperate at the most awkward time On a side thats a hell of a good brush on that fox Kip for this early in the year. Cheers dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted September 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 That pic doesn't really do it justice, it was a greyish coat too and the Keeper said they had pushed a grey looking fox last year on some drives, so that may be the one. I'll tape the connectors from now on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest varmartin Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Seems to have come right in the end for you mate..well done on the pressure shot Good looking fox too...was it an old dog ? Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted October 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Seems to have come right in the end for you mate..well done on the pressure shot Good looking fox too...was it an old dog ? Martin I would say maybe two/three years old, he had a good set of teeth with some wear, but not much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejg223 Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Kip sometimes helps to put one simple knot in the lead where the connecter is. Under tension it'll pull together instead of apart. Your short end could just be long enough. edi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted October 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Kip sometimes helps to put one simple knotin the lead where the connecter is. Under tension it'll pull together instead of apart. Your short end could just be long enough. edi I have always been told not to roll/tie wires up because they can act like a coil in a electric fire(ok i know it won't get that hot, but the wires do get warm) so i'll put some tape on them when i go ot from now on. Now where did i put those two rolls of tape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 308Panther Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 That #2 Fox sure has a pretty coat... Heat shrink tubing if you can find it large enough works good too... 308Panther Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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