#13

[Britsmoothy]

Today was ruined partially by a dentist appointment this morning so while I waited I got stuck into leaf blowing and sweeping them. If we get south easterlies our back yard gets full of oak leaves!

The morning was dry but rain was forecasted for the afternoon.

Undeterred I grabbed the .45 smoothrifle.

We soon flushed a bird or two but one gave a simple shot at nearly thirty steps.

The 3/4oz of #5 downed it, the dog pegged it and I ended it.



We got a woody, a squirrel and a winged vermin. I missed one pigeon, a winged vermin (twigs and branches) and the squirrel needed a second shot to bring it down. 100%reliability.

Then the rain came and I pushed for home. I put a woodcock up today also which was nice.

Back in to a warm stove to dry kit.The gun was cleaned in ten minutes with just boiling water, rod and patches.

Off to cook a bird from last weekend now but this one is (I think) #13 this season.

B.

 

[Skychief]

Excellent friend!!!

 

[Britsmoothy]

Excellent friend!!!

Thank you friend

 

[Dave Marsh]

Fantastic. Sure wish we had pheasants here as they are tasty especially on the grill.

Dave

 

[springfield art]

Today was ruined partially by a dentist appointment this morning so while I waited I got stuck into leaf blowing and sweeping them. If we get south easterlies our back yard gets full of oak leaves!

The morning was dry but rain was forecasted for the afternoon.

Undeterred I grabbed the .45 smoothrifle.

We soon flushed a bird or two but one gave a simple shot at nearly thirty steps.

The 3/4oz of #5 downed it, the dog pegged it and I ended it.



We got a woody, a squirrel and a winged vermin. I missed one pigeon, a winged vermin (twigs and branches) and the squirrel needed a second shot to bring it down. 100%reliability.

Then the rain came and I pushed for home. I put a woodcock up today also which was nice.

Back in to a warm stove to dry kit.The gun was cleaned in ten minutes with just boiling water, rod and patches.

Off to cook a bird from last weekend now but this one is (I think) #13 this season.

B.

 

[springfield art]

Nice photo! Thanks!

 

[smo]

Congrats on another fine outing Brits.

Great photo again as well , Thanks for posting.

 

[30coupe]

A pheasant at 30 steps with a .45 smoothie is some impressive shooting! Congrats on a great shot and some fine table fare, Brit! Oh, and as usual, your camera work is impeccable as well.

 

[Phillip McDonald]

beautiful as always sir

 

[ebutch]

Great job Brit!

 

[PaperPunch1]

Cute pup there!!

 

[ppg1949]

Unbelievable shooting. And such a mixed bag also. Are using about 50 grains or another amount?

 

[jrmflintlock]

Very nice!! Very nice!! I too wish I had more access to pheasants!! They are fun. I have to wait till next years release to have a go.

Beautiful photo!

 

[Britsmoothy]

Unbelievable shooting. And such a mixed bag also. Are using about 50 grains or another amount?

Not sure on weight of powder but it has to be around that amount.


Thanks every one. Glad you enjoyed it.
Tastes goood.

 

[Feltwad]

A driven high pheasant especially if its an old cock bird with the wind in its tail is one of the most sporting shots for pheasants .
Feltwad

 

[Ames]

And I was just going to ask how you cook the birds. And there it was. NICE!
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