6mmBR Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I got up this morning and the sun was shinning, so before starting my paper work I thought I'd pop out for a quick shot before the rain set in. When I got to the farm the sky had already clouded over and the wind had started to pick up. I popped into the office to let them know where I was shooting and then set off. I set up over looking the rabbit warrens in the dunes. The wind was steadily increasing showing a constant 9mph with gusts to 14mph. I sat and glassed the warren but nothing wanted to pop its head out. A magpie landed in a bush to survey the scenery and finally got the confidence to land at 212 yards, sadly the wind drifted the 87 V max down its right side sending plumes of mud instead of feathers into the air. I waited a while longer and a big old crow landed in the field just over 150 yards away, an 87 Vmax making short work of him. The clouds got ever darker and the little window of morning sunshine came to an end. The rain started in ernest so it was time to pack up and get some paper work done. I was only out a couple of hours but it was great to be doing a bit of varminting again. Role on the longer evenings. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxing2night Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Hi dave, At least you had a few hours out in daylight my mate!!!! Better than being in the dark all of the time??? Keep it up,, F2n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemasis243 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I remember that place very well mate Thought you might have taken the big boomer out for a play? Speak soon .A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Cheers Andy, sadly if you remember this place I have to use a moderator. Never mind the big boomer is going to have a run out at Bisley on the weekend, going to have a crack at an F class match with Dasherman. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Nice to get out and about, can't wait till the longer evenings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Great to be out in the day at this time of year, I share you thoughts on the longer daylight evenings. Good luck to you at weekend, let us know how you fair Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Thanks Steve, I think it's going to be interesting to say the least. I'll find out how good a 142 SMK does in 25 mph winds Lets hope the forecast is wrong and its a bit better than forecast. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Thanks Steve, I think it's going to be interesting to say the least.I'll find out how good a 142 SMK does in 25 mph winds Lets hope the forecast is wrong and its a bit better than forecast. Cheers Dave How did you get on Dave ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tiff Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 How did you get on Dave ??? I'm guessing not too bad......... http://ukvarminting.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I'm guessing not too bad......... http://ukvarminting.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4950 Thanks Tiff, lucky one of us has got some brains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Cheers lads, lucky the winds were not as forecast. It was a good experience also allowing me to confirm my long distance settings against Exbal and they were spot on. It will be a big help with my varminting over the summer months. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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