sir-slots-alot Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Had another good nights foxing last night. I took my 223 rem and a healthy supply of 53 grn Vamx with me. Mounted on my rifle is a 6 mag NV scope. As normal the night started with a bit of practice. Always good to put a few rounds through paper - gives you confidence in your kit and ability. The night started really well - a few squeaks and like a ghost , the fox seemed to appear from nowhere. The shot was little ove 90 yrds and the bullets slammed home - a front bib shot. I decided to continue calling - I was convinced there would be others around. A few minuites later, I could see the familiar eye shine of a fox. It was much more nervious than the first and had undoubtedly heard the first shot. It stayed in the next field , but kept peeping from beneath a hawthorn hedge I knew I couldn't creep any closer - everywhere was frozen - and each footstep crunched out a warning. After 10mins of gentle calls and squeaks it presented its self . it stood side on - this side of the hedge. I knew it was a good 250 yrds away. But I decided to take the shot. The Vmax hit just behind the front leg - and charlie dropped on the spot - I paced over to where it lay - it was 278 large paces - The furthest I have ever taken a fox with NV before. Before the night was over - another 4 fox joined this pair. Couple of Photos from last nights proceedings ATB and a Happy Christmas Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Sounds like a good night Alan, great pictures. Did the shutter operating on the camera spook the foxes? What range were the two in the pictures? Merry Christmas buddy Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Thats good shooting at that distance with a NV Alan, well done. Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Congratulations, sounded like a good night. Toby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir-slots-alot Posted December 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Sounds like a good night Alan, great pictures. Did the shutter operating on the camera spook the foxes? What range were the two in the pictures? Merry Christmas buddy Steve Thanks Chaps. The fox in photo one is 90 yrds - The second photo was taken at about 120 yrds. The shots were video'd - so no shutter noise - these are just a couple of still photo's taken from the video's. ATB Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-Snipe Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Excellent work Al. Pics look great. Thanks for taking the time to write it up. ATB for Xmas Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggersqueezer Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 great pics,sitting here trying to pluck up the courage to tell the wife i'm off out again after reading that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 I enjoyed reading that and looking at the photo's. A good night and good results. Thanks for sharing mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22/250 foxer Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 great stuff alan. we had a good night to. alot more to mop up on over the xmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Thanks for this, Alan - good night's shooting, and fascinating pictures too. Did you have a companion? Otherwise I can't understand how you managed to get those video stills as well as wielding the rifle... Lamping on your own is damn difficult - I tried various approaches quite a few years ago and gave it up as a bad job! Admittedly I didn't have NV kit but even so. Anyway, congratulations, and thanks for the contribution. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-Snipe Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Thanks for this, Alan - good night's shooting, and fascinating pictures too. Did you have a companion? Otherwise I can't understand how you managed to get those video stills as well as wielding the rifle... Lamping on your own is damn difficult - I tried various approaches quite a few years ago and gave it up as a bad job! Admittedly I didn't have NV kit but even so. Anyway, congratulations, and thanks for the contribution. Tony Tony I believe he uses a camera on the back of his NV scope and would have taken the still image through the vid or taken it from the video footage afterwards. I'd guess the latter. How's that scope working out? Regards, Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Tony I believe he uses a camera on the back of his NV scope and would have taken the still image through the vid or taken it from the video footage afterwards. I'd guess the latter. How's that scope working out? Regards, Si Si, I'm sure you're right about Alan's setup, but no matter how slick it is I am impressed by anyone who can cope with filming/shooting pics at the same time as trying to zap a fox at night! I find it hard enough in the daytime... Scope looks great, taking it to the range on Thursday. Regards, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbo Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Great write up and piccie's, once again. ATB Bobbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir-slots-alot Posted December 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Tony I believe he uses a camera on the back of his NV scope and would have taken the still image through the vid or taken it from the video footage afterwards. I'd guess the latter. How's that scope working out? Regards, Si HI Si - Scope is working a treat, Tony - The still photo's are taken from the video. I thought I would share the actual video with you too. Thanks for the comments gents http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd4iYlBPil4 ATB Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Nice shooting mate some really good pictures keep up the good work Gaz (minkstones mate) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Nice video Alan. Just a quick question if you don't mind. As someone who's still relatively new to fox shooting,(me) would you advokate chest shots or head shots most of the time? Cheers and Happy New Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir-slots-alot Posted January 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Nice video Alan. Just a quick question if you don't mind. As someone who's still relatively new to fox shooting,(me) would you advokate chest shots or head shots most of the time? Cheers and Happy New Year. Cheers Gaz ( minkstones mate ) Hi WB - Personally - I prefer a boiler room shot every time - always a risk of hitting the jaw with head shots. Not sure what other people think on here - lot of really experienced guys - What do you thnk lads. Agian thank for all the people who posted comments. ATB Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggy Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 What nv are you using ? Nice work BTW Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbo Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Cheers Gaz ( minkstones mate ) Hi WB - Personally - I prefer a boiler room shot every time - always a risk of hitting the jaw with head shots. Not sure what other people think on here - lot of really experienced guys - What do you thnk lads. Agian thank for all the people who posted comments. ATB Alan Yes boiler room for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ Varminter Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Boiler everytime. Reason is bigger lump of fox. Also foxes heads are always moving. Very rare they have their heads still long enough. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir-slots-alot Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 What NV set up are you using? I am considering getting one for the .222rem. Hi Ronny. It's a hypergen sm scope from NVscopes. Its ok - not gen 3 ok - but good enough ATB Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22-250jock Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Cheers Gaz ( minkstones mate ) Hi WB - Personally - I prefer a boiler room shot every time - always a risk of hitting the jaw with head shots. Not sure what other people think on here - lot of really experienced guys - What do you thnk lads. Agian thank for all the people who posted comments. ATB Alan 99% of the time its boiler room, only head shoot if they're facing head on and drop on their bellies trying to hide from the lamp rgds jock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Thanks guys, that's helped me. Have a good one, Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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