Out and about recently

[dwardo]

Hi all,

Its been a while since i posted in this section so about time i posed a few pics.

We only managed to get out for a one nighter and were after some bunnies. Unfortunately although there were a few active sets they were borderline active so no joy, good job we brought some chicken
I was also after some hazel for some new arrows so we had a few things on the list besides just staring at the fire and drinking rum. Who knows someone may see something they are interested in.

I made a new cross draw sheath for my old damascus bushy so it was also a good time to test it out. In normal cirumstances it would have been great, however i way lying on my front waiting for the bunnies so it wasnt the best time to test it

Some old shelters.

Usual setup except its now hammock weather ! (few degrees above freezing good enough)

Action shot, me in my dads old hat, mate said it looked like a fire dance

Quick snack, sausage and tomatoe butties.

Tea, chicken kebabs (green hazel sticks)

Shooting spot.

Spooky shot

New try out cross draw sheath, needs edging and polishing but i can rarely be bothered if its just for me

Cheers all.

 

[HillBill]

Whats the rifle?

.22 King Ratty?

 

[dwardo]

Whats the rifle?

.22 King Ratty?

It is mate. Very accurate little rifle, not mine but a friends.

 

[HillBill]

They are ok for short range work out to 20/25 yards. I had the Ratcatcher with the small cannisters for a bit. I used it for popping the rats down at the local park. They were getting brave and coming out when it was busy taking food that people left for the ducks etc, the keeper wanted them gone.

How many shots do you get from a king?

Scope AGS??

 

[dwardo]

I would say 20 yards to be on the safe side and best on a new canister. I believe this one has been tweaked a little so it puts out the full 12lbs, however that does lessen the ammount of shots from one canister.

No idea on the scope though i didnt look, will check for you next time.

 

[HillBill]

I would say 20 yards to be on the safe side and best on a new canister. I believe this one has been tweaked a little so it puts out the full 12lbs, however that does lessen the ammount of shots from one canister.

No idea on the scope though i didnt look, will check for you next time.

A 12ft/lbs ratty?? Nice. That would be good out to 30/35 yards if the shooter was a fairly good shot. Do you get any muzzle flip/twitch with the extra power?

 

[Shewie]

Nice pics Dwardo

That kettle looks like it`s got a tale to tell

 

[dwardo]

That would be good out to 30/35 yards if the shooter was a fairly good shot.

There in lies the problem I didnt notice any problems with the shot but its been a long time since i shot an air rifle.
I was able to group 10 shots in about the size of a 10 pence piece at about 20-25 so i was confident to shoot. Any further and i would have struggled which isnt fair to the quarry. Being so close was probably the reason we didnt see anything but it didnt matter.

Yeah shewie that kettle has seen some action ! Redkite popped a handle on it last time he was down, perfect job it was too. Now its weathered it looks the part.

 

[IntrepidStu]

Nice Pics Dwardo. Is that Dave the woods place ?

Stu.

 

[HillBill]

There in lies the problem I didnt notice any problems with the shot but its been a long time since i shot an air rifle.
I was able to group 10 shots in about the size of a 10 pence piece at about 20-25 so i was confident to shoot. Any further and i would have struggled which isnt fair to the quarry. Being so close was probably the reason we didnt see anything but it didnt matter.

Yeah shewie that kettle has seen some action ! Redkite popped a handle on it last time he was down, perfect job it was too. Now its weathered it looks the part.

As long as you can put 10 shots within an inch circle at the distance and from the position you plan to shoot, then you are what i would call a good shot. The distance from the warren makes no difference if you are downwind, quiet and not skylined. You just have to bear in mind that rabbits are nocturnal for the most part, with frequent activity at dawn/dusk. If you see one during the day then you are lucky. They are out in daylight hours they just remain as hidden as they can. Just after rain is the best time during the day as they come out to drink the water off the grass.

I do like the kettle too.

 

[Mistwalker]

Great pics! I enjoyed the post very much. Kabobs are great I love to make them myself but um...in that one picture that sure is some funny looking chicken...looks a lot like sausage to me.

 

[HillBill]

I think you maybe read the wrong caption there Mistwalker

 

[Grooveski]

Nice one Dwardo. That looks like a great wee wood.

 

[OldFingersGreen]

great pics, had a ratcatcher for a while myself (not the king) great for anything up to rabbits, but only within about 20yds. got rid of it within a month, just didn't like the feel and look of the thing. swapped it for a little cash and a slightly less powerful springer BSA meteor. ive kept that since because its light and looks gorgeous (and ive owned about 5 of them so im a little bias )

the kettle looks just like one my grandma used to use.

where abouts were you?

 

[warbzz]

hi people

i'am dwardos friend thats my rifle her names "BAD BIATCH"
that is a AGS scope worth about the same as rifle.
you get 150 shots per canister but i change mine after 80-90 you can tell the difference in power an accuracy.
i seen dwardo snap a stick from 32 yards,stick was less than a inch thick its the stick near rabbit hole on pic great shot.

was a warm night bout 3 degrees an the rum made it 10+ was almost naked had a big beer coat on


them kebabs were quality but i would like to try the oven with hot stones leg of lamb maybe next time.

the woods in llangollen wales