ejg223 Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Was sitting in high grass on steep bank overlooking a valley. Great sunshine for a change at about two in the afternoon. I gave a few squeaks with the glass and styro, expecting a few rabbits to raise there heads across the valley or a fox to peek out. Then I heard a bit of a rustle in front of me, the fox was almost on my lap. Old dog fox with a few teeth missing, must have been half blind too. (and some say muzzle energy doesn't count) edi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest varmartin Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 I wonder how long he was there before you spoiled his afternoon ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemasis243 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 You want to bottle that aftershave edi,it worth a fortune I have one come up a couple of years ago when I was dreesed up in my ghillie siut and sniff my leg when I was laying down calling , I nearly that which promotes growth and vigour myself and it approached me from behind and touched my leg. Is that a tikka you got there, you must have just looked down the barrel and sqeezed , he didnt like I bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I've shot a couple like that and I find it far more exciting than a long range shot. The first time it happened to me I remember loads of thoughts rushing through my mind at the same time.... How is it ever this close? How am I going to get on aim without him legging it? Is this thing blind or just stupid? S***, I can't see anything through the scope! It's a great experience to get that close to such a cunning animal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejg223 Posted May 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 This chap must have been sunning himself below me, wind was right and I squeaked a few quiet ones first. The funny thing was when I saw him, he must have seen me and he froze.. one or two ft from the muzzle. At least I had the rifle pointing in the right direction, steep downhill and didn't need to re adjust only take safety off. Couple days ago I took one running at me that I couldn't get to stop. Sometimes the situation is just right for the fox. Like wind sheltered sunny bank in the afternoon and after a long rainy period. edi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Do you need a variation for a bayonet? Nice going when there that up close and personal it gets the old heart pumping. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 a poke in the eye with a sharp stick comes to mind. i once shot one with a shotty whilst roost shooting i was in my hide and he came and laid down in front of me , silly mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperman223 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Looks like you did a good job with the rangefinder, dialed in spot on by the looks of it. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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