The Deuce !

Having acquired a variation and subsequently a nice little Sako .222, life and Roe got in the way.

So back on it in the last few weeks.

First outing blank, no worries.
Second outing Munty buck in velvet, ran on a fair bit which worried me.
Third outing another young buck in velvet, kicked for a fair while which again I was not keen on.

I am used to my .243 with 105grn which drops them on the spot. But a fair bit of damage on a Munty, hence the .222 .

So back to targets with the .222 ( light trigger v the two stage on my .243) . Also gave my self a good talking to re concentration, shot placement etc and some more practice rounds.

Out this evening, sitting in the hedge on the side of bean field newly harrowed where I have seen plenty with the thermal.

Had a big Munty buck come out of the wood at at least 200yrds , good to see but not for me - yet .

Almost too late and another buck comes out, 130yrds. I am sat behind a fallen tree , resting on the tree, very comfortable and steady.
Shot taken, saw the strike, ran on 5yrds , dead. Happy !

Then found I had left my straps back in the Landy, bugger. Long drag by the points ensued.

Nice clean carcass now in chiller.
Head destined for the downstairs loo wall.

 

[Nimrod1960]

Sorry just back from “late” supper, still have an itch for a stutzen.

 

[Keith Edmunds]

Cracking munty - well done

 

[Nimrod1960]

I guess this is the final word on the thread, pretty chuffed to be honest.


Score 65.3

 

[bottletopbill]

Verry nice and well done

 

[NickJ]

Good work. It's a lovely little rifle in a great calibre. When I move back North of the border I'll get another for roe.

I personally wouldn't lower the scope but, next time you are on the target put the crosshairs on the bullseye. Then close your eyes and relax your cheek on the stock, if the crosshairs have moved off the bull then get a cheek raiser, the velcro or lace ones are good for wood.

For someone who shoots a few reds I had to smile at someone complaining about extracting a muntjac! I'm sure you know the trick but if you hock the deer, break one hind leg at the joint (but don't cut it) and thread it through the other it makes a good handle to drag it. Or you can, of course thread your stalking sticks through to make a handle

 

[EssexBigMac]

Wow! Nice work that is a big boy. Although, if that was the small buck how large was the one you let get away?
Do you have a picture of his tusks? I can just see them, I had an old boy yesterday with none and curious, as yours looks in prime health.
Also can I ask where you acquired your shields from?

 

[willie_gunn]

I guess this is the final word on the thread, pretty chuffed to be honest.
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Score 65.3

That’s a very nice muntjac - out of interest, what did it score point-wise?

Sorry, just seen that you’ve posted the score under the photo

 

[Nimrod1960]

Cheers all
And also have to say he ate well.
loin steaks
Boned rolled haunch joints
Shoulders neck flank intercostals etc stew and mince.
We never get bored with it or fail to appreciate just how well we eat. And always an excuse for the good red.

There’s a bigger one in the same wood !

 

[Nimrod1960]

Good work. It's a lovely little rifle in a great calibre. When I move back North of the border I'll get another for roe.

I personally wouldn't lower the scope but, next time you are on the target put the crosshairs on the bullseye. Then close your eyes and relax your cheek on the stock, if the crosshairs have moved off the bull then get a cheek raiser, the velcro or lace ones are good for wood.

For someone who shoots a few reds I had to smile at someone complaining about extracting a muntjac! I'm sure you know the trick but if you hock the deer, break one hind leg at the joint (but don't cut it) and thread it through the other it makes a good handle to drag it. Or you can, of course thread your stalking sticks through to make a handle

Sound advice, just fitted a neoprene wrap riser, cheap as chips and protects from cabinet dings. Thanks.

I know my drag was pathetic but the rugby knees !!

 

[Nimrod1960]

Wow! Nice work that is a big boy. Although, if that was the small buck how large was the one you let get away?
Do you have a picture of his tusks? I can just see them, I had an old boy yesterday with none and curious, as yours looks in prime health.
Also can I ask where you acquired your shields from?

Will post photo of tusks.

Shields good value (slightly small) evil bay ! Great seller - interesting stuff.