Out last night.
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Being a bit more gentle Angus with foxes 6 mm br but the .308 has its uses
3 farms last night first had no sheep there being put out tomorrow so 4 foxes taken quickly calling not really working more of spot and approach method working better back and picked up single foxes in other farms hope it slows down out this evening for a few hours then off to the stalking show for the weekend
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110 vmax one of the best foxing bullets ever made imo but I do find them a little messy
when you pick up the fox to hang on a gate or fence 3 hours later you rub your face you know what the smell is 
Smellydog
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You should rub it on your coat. It'll buy you crucial time in some instances.110 vmax one of the best foxing bullets ever made imo but I do find them a little messy
Back out to the new permission last night to try and get a better idea of the ground in the dark 
Moved around a couple of spots and spotted a fox in the wood..got set up just as it moved into cover but could see enough of the side of its neck for an 80 yard shot.
Nice size dog and no 16
Moved around a couple of spots and spotted a fox in the wood..got set up just as it moved into cover but could see enough of the side of its neck for an 80 yard shot.
Nice size dog and no 16
The running gear gives a hint to it's size.Back out to the new permission last night to try and get a better idea of the ground in the dark
Moved around a couple of spots and spotted a fox in the wood..got set up just as it moved into cover but could see enough of the side of its neck for an 80 yard shot.
Nice size dog and no 16 View attachment 469495
Nickb
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Looks a big ladBack out to the new permission last night to try and get a better idea of the ground in the dark
Moved around a couple of spots and spotted a fox in the wood..got set up just as it moved into cover but could see enough of the side of its neck for an 80 yard shot.
Nice size dog and no 16 View attachment 469495
Any deer on the new spot Looks a big lad
I wish but alas still a good 30 minute drive for them to get there.The ground is absolutely stunning ...mix of woodland and small fields ..loads of cover ...keeps me fit as you cant just stand and watch much as there is so much dead ground.
Smellydog
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Huh, the deer drive cars around by you?
The ground is absolutely stunning ...mix of woodland and small fields ..loads of cover ...keeps me fit as you cant just stand and watch much as there is so much dead ground.
? Muntjac got to Ireland by car so presumed that's how they got about ...
If they have to walk no wonder its taking them so long to get to me
Foxyboy43
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Seeing nothing on my hillside now for 4 outings. Shot 51 since this time last year so not surprising really.
No losses this year for the first time in Farmer’s recollection so happy bunny.
Of course that’s the job done - I am sure I will never see a fox on this ground again, like ever, really really ever….
No losses this year for the first time in Farmer’s recollection so happy bunny.
Of course that’s the job done - I am sure I will never see a fox on this ground again, like ever, really really ever….
Had a runner yesterday morning - annoyed with myself. Solid thwack with a 6.5-284 at about 100yds, dropped then flipped and got up and ran into some horrible thick gorse. Big splodge of blood and bone fragments at shot site so I definitely hit it hard but not a great blood trail after that. Hate losing them even though it's almost certainly dead within 50yds somewhere.
farrieral
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Decided to finally work up a hand load for foxes with the 243... had a good deal on some 70 grain Sierra Blitzkings... 41.4 of N140, doing a gants knacker under 3,400fps... ideal as I have loads of the stuff!
Next to try it on intended quarry.
#16 & 17 new farm! Contrast in condition, both dog foxes, both came into the call very speedily!
My other perms have been quiet of late, and these longer days make it harder work when you've got a full day's shoeing to get after the following day
Next to try it on intended quarry.
#16 & 17 new farm! Contrast in condition, both dog foxes, both came into the call very speedily!
My other perms have been quiet of late, and these longer days make it harder work when you've got a full day's shoeing to get after the following day
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The dog fox didn't want any off it but the vixen ran along the tram line popping her head up just enough for a shot
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