between the eyes Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Well like the title says my best shot yet! James and I were busy this morning (Christmas Eve) and so at 2pm we decided enough was enough and ventured up to one of the farms that we shoot and try for a long range shot at either a bunny or a Crow. I arrived and waited for his nibbs, whilst waiting I walked down the lane, about 15 yards from the farm house for a look in the fields. There were a few Crows about but nothing else. James arrived and we could see some Crow activity up to our right, I deliberated wether or not I could make the shot, the Crows were sat on fence posts along the dry stone wall 2 fields away, and with a hill as a back stop they looked inviting. Could I take one out? I asked myself this over and over again, James urged me to have a crack at one.. I rested on the gate post and as I lined one up in my sights my heartbeat was moving the scope away from the target bird, thats how far it was! I altered my stance and reduced the heartbeat movement, aimed a little high (2 inches) and gently pulled the trigger towards me. The .243 let the round loose and I lost sight of my target. All around Crows were calling in a frenzy, they didn't like the sound of the Winchester Silver Tip being released, they circled in the air and gradually flew to the safety of the nearby forrest. We walked up the fields to where the birds had been sat, not sure if I had done the business or not, James said that he had heard the tell tale thud, I wasn't so sure, but worth a look all the same. There it was, at the other side of the wall, well some of it was There was a big lump of it on our side of the wall, some "mince" on the top of the wall and a dead body on the other side. James did his gun dog bit and kindly jumped over the barbed wire to fetch it for the obligatory photo shoot. He took the photos too. So, that was my best ever long range shot, 342 yards! Rifle is a standard but shortened Winchester 70, T8 moderator and a cheep (100.00) Chineese scope. 6-24 x 56 Mince anyone? Shot taken from the bottom of the page to the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col48 Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Well like the title says my best shot yet! James and I were busy this morning (Christmas Eve) and so at 2pm we decided enough was enough and ventured up to one of the farms that we shoot and try for a long range shot at either a bunny or a Crow. I arrived and waited for his nibbs, whilst waiting I walked down the lane, about 15 yards from the farm house for a look in the fields. There were a few Crows about but nothing else. James arrived and we could see some Crow activity up to our right, I deliberated wether or not I could make the shot, the Crows were sat on fence posts along the dry stone wall 2 fields away, and with a hill as a back stop they looked inviting. Could I take one out? I asked myself this over and over again, James urged me to have a crack at one.. I rested on the gate post and as I lined one up in my sights my heartbeat was moving the scope away from the target bird, thats how far it was! I altered my stance and reduced the heartbeat movement, aimed a little high (2 inches) and gently pulled the trigger towards me. The .243 let the round loose and I lost sight of my target. All around Crows were calling in a frenzy, they didn't like the sound of the Winchester Silver Tip being released, they circled in the air and gradually flew to the safety of the nearby forrest. We walked up the fields to where the birds had been sat, not sure if I had done the business or not, James said that he had heard the tell tale thud, I wasn't so sure, but worth a look all the same. There it was, at the other side of the wall, well some of it was There was a big lump of it on our side of the wall, some "mince" on the top of the wall and a dead body on the other side. James did his gun dog bit and kindly jumped over the barbed wire to fetch it for the obligatory photo shoot. He took the photos too. So, that was my best ever long range shot, 342 yards! Rifle is a standard but shortened Winchester 70, T8 moderator and a cheep (100.00) Chineese scope. 6-24 x 56 Mince anyone? Shot taken from the bottom of the page to the top. 342y that is a very very good shot on a crow, by anyone's standards. well done - keep it up ATB Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Well done, very good shot that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Nice shooting. Like the idea of google map for added interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonhunter Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Nice shooting.Like the idea of google map for added interest Is that a crop circle and Captain Spock waving on your goggle map picture ???????????????????? I think somebody have doped by christmas pudding Happy shooting everybody dam good shot BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
between the eyes Posted December 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Is that a crop circle and Captain Spock waving on your goggle map picture ???????????????????? I think somebody have doped by christmas pudding Happy shooting everybody dam good shot BTW Sure is Dr Spock, he often beems down when were shooting.. Pointy eared git. Thanks for the comments guys, the ammo BTW was a 55 grain Winchester Silver tip, factory ammo too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemasis243 Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Nice one mate , as Eldon has said ,like the idea of the satalite view , am out today having a bit of fun myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varminter Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 well done buddy!!!!!! Welcome to the 300yd club!!!!!!!!! All the best................ RAY.................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Now that's good shooting, and a cheapo scope as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Congrats on joining the 300 yard gang, great shooting, love the Goggle earth map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 Well done and welcome to the 300 yard club. Good shooting at a crow, next step the big 500 Happy new year. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxshot Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 Well done mate a very good shot indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
between the eyes Posted January 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Thanks guys, I'm already in the club though.. = smug mode.. Only ever tried two shots at over 300 yds and hit em both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikastag Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Thanks guys, I'm already in the club though.. = smug mode.. Only ever tried two shots at over 300 yds and hit em both! Just can't see that far anymore! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22/250 foxer Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Well like the title says my best shot yet! James and I were busy this morning (Christmas Eve) and so at 2pm we decided enough was enough and ventured up to one of the farms that we shoot and try for a long range shot at either a bunny or a Crow. I arrived and waited for his nibbs, whilst waiting I walked down the lane, about 15 yards from the farm house for a look in the fields. There were a few Crows about but nothing else. James arrived and we could see some Crow activity up to our right, I deliberated wether or not I could make the shot, the Crows were sat on fence posts along the dry stone wall 2 fields away, and with a hill as a back stop they looked inviting. Could I take one out? I asked myself this over and over again, James urged me to have a crack at one.. I rested on the gate post and as I lined one up in my sights my heartbeat was moving the scope away from the target bird, thats how far it was! I altered my stance and reduced the heartbeat movement, aimed a little high (2 inches) and gently pulled the trigger towards me. The .243 let the round loose and I lost sight of my target. All around Crows were calling in a frenzy, they didn't like the sound of the Winchester Silver Tip being released, they circled in the air and gradually flew to the safety of the nearby forrest. We walked up the fields to where the birds had been sat, not sure if I had done the business or not, James said that he had heard the tell tale thud, I wasn't so sure, but worth a look all the same. There it was, at the other side of the wall, well some of it was There was a big lump of it on our side of the wall, some "mince" on the top of the wall and a dead body on the other side. James did his gun dog bit and kindly jumped over the barbed wire to fetch it for the obligatory photo shoot. He took the photos too. So, that was my best ever long range shot, 342 yards! Rifle is a standard but shortened Winchester 70, T8 moderator and a cheep (100.00) Chineese scope. 6-24 x 56 Mince anyone? Shot taken from the bottom of the page to the top. top shooting mate nice one. what site did you get over head view from ? i would like to be able to get detailed pictures of my shoot like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 top shooting mate nice one. what site did you get over head view from ? i would like to be able to get detailed pictures of my shoot like that Google Maps - try here ( find the location you want and then press satellite for the image) http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?utm_campaign...m=google%20maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Chaps, I'd recommend clipping the lat long (the numbers bottom left on the view) off any of the google Earth pics you post; it's as good as posting the grid reference of where you're shooting! For eg 30 secs on google Earth has given me all the info I would need to drive to the shown farm. (for eg -in deliberately 'fudged' terms: 1.75miles NW of a village starting with 'C' and 0.3 miles off an 'A' road with the number '7' in it). Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean there's no one after me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
between the eyes Posted January 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Well spotted Brown Dog, point taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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