tikka 223 Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Ok some do and some don't shoot of the sticks i do and can . Went out last night with me brother ,warm slight breeze and cloud covered sky . Entered the first field nothing not even a rabbit? thought charlie,s been about so carrys on two the second field . On reaching the gate to the second field puts lamp on there a fox about 40 yrds away ,lamp off cocks rifle on the sticks . Lamp back on its 100 yrds plus and no sign of stopping , goes over a bank and disapears. Gets over the gate and starts calling nothing after 5 mins walks towards where it went, lamp on its sitting looking at us 136 yrds away on the sticks . Boom = thud no 1 in the bag, dog fox Moves on a few fields to see another about 300 hundred yrds away .Starts calling and its comming in steady, on the sticks stops at 148 yrds feeling steady takes the shot . Boom= crack No 2 dog fox again moves on round the field and another is spotted walking towards us. Back on the sticks but keeps the lamp on this time as its not to worried about the lamp stops for a pee at 178 yards . Boom= thud no 3 vixen this time Carrys on for a few fields and theres 3 pairs of eyes looking at us Starts calling and ones running full pelt . on the sticks again leaving lamp on comes to 129 yrds and goes broad side . Boom= thud vixen again A good night and still a few about will leave this farm for a bit now as ive thinned a few out . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 That's a good nights foxing Shooting off the sticks take's some practice, but i never shoot without them or my bi-pod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxhunter Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Thats great shooting off sticks. I like to shoot foxes from the bipod , when I try off sticks I often snatch it , I think I need to go and practise more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikka 223 Posted December 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Alot of flat ground so if not shooting off sticks no shooting at all . but im confident shooting off the sticks and dont miss many Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varminter Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Very nice work there buddy, good shooting too!!!!!!!!!! :lol: All the best.................. RAY.............................. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxshot Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Very good shooting especialy off sticks ,there as been many time when i could have done with shooting of them ,just dont have the confidence ,i know i should get out and practice but to be truithfull i just never get round to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikka 223 Posted December 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 Took this one last night lying down in the grass could only see its head .off the sticks again at 191 yrds well pleased with the shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilishdave Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 191 Yards off of the sticks is good going, the furthest I have taken anything off of the sticks is a rabbit at 105m with the .17HMR. I had a chance at a deer ay 80m today from the sticks. I passed up the opertunity to get a bit closer and take it off of the bipod but by the time I was in place the deer winded me and scarperd. you win some and loose some I guess. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejg223 Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 that shot was a real eye opener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest varmartin Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 Smack between the eyes....Awesome Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikka 223 Posted December 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 Thanks for the replys When shooting of the sticks i always hold the sticks with the other hand ,seems alot steadier Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claretcass Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Up to now I have only used a single shooting stick, it is best used when I can rest it against something like a wall or a tree at the same time as taking the shot. I have followed the thread and would like to try one of the sticks that you mention. The ground I cover is quite rough and I will be moving around at night. Are they easy and quiet to open out when you need to use them, are they "fiddly" in the dark? Are they solid enough to use as a rest when moving over rough or uneven terrain? Thanks for any advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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