Three for two!

[Britsmoothy]

Glorious spring day here.
Cool east wind and warm sun.
The first rabbit was 7yds! I stalked them while they were in their thick briars. I could of shot a few times but I did not want to shred them with shot so I was waiting for a clear head shot. This one moved right up to me in the briar.

The next hunt was similar but 20yds. It took a moment to find the rabbits head. The sun illuminated it's ear lobe in the briar patch but it took a moment to find the head position, again I did not wish to shred its body.
Check the video.

After retrieving I noticed Jess still in the briar but deeper! I had shot another rabbit unseen by me!

Loads wise I used something like 70gn of powder, three thin cards, 1&1/8oz of #5 shot and a card on top. The vent pick was cut from a thorn. I know the flint was sharp after cutting my thumb on it


B.

 

[ppg1949]

Very nice! I'm envious. Is there a season on your giant rabbits in the U.K.?

 

[Britsmoothy]

Very nice! I'm envious. Is there a season on your giant rabbits in the U.K.?

None what so ever. They were everywhere today. It was good to see them out enjoying the sun top.

 

[Walkingeagle]

Well done sir, well done!
You can move slow for sure. Very nice.
Walk

 

[Ames]

Very cool! You did fine indeed!

 

[sawyer04]

I know the flint was sharp after cutting my thumb on it

Good to keep the flint sharp, might loose your knife. I take it there is not much to pray on rabbits there, or does the brambles and briars give them a good hiding place?

 

[Britsmoothy]

Good to keep the flint sharp, might loose your knife. I take it there is not much to pray on rabbits there, or does the brambles and briars give them a good hiding place?

Plenty predators here. Badgers, fox's and buzzards. They have two viruses to contend with too.

 

[sawyer04]

Plenty predators here. Badgers, fox's and buzzards. They have two viruses to contend with too

Can't imagine how fast they would multiply without the predators or diseases.

 

[Eterry]

Can't imagine how fast they would multiply without the predators or diseases.

They'd multiply like...Rabbits...lol

 

[Eterry]

Good showing there Britt...stay well.

 

[atllaw]

That Jess is "THE DOG!" While you're sneaking he looks at you like "what are you waiting for!?" Then when you raise the gun his eyes go right to the target... When you shoot, he doesn't flinch, just says "Let me go get it!"

Ain't nuthin' as heartwarming as a man and his dog...

 

[Skychief]

Fantastic my friend. Looked like a glorious day to be afield!! Thanks for sharing.

Best regards, Skychief.

 

[Howie1968]

7 yards very impressive, I sure wish we had rabbits like that in east texas, darn coyotes and bobcats keep them thinned out. what gauge was you using sir

 

[Dave Marsh]

Well done. Looks like a beautiful day in the video judging from the blue sky. Stay healthy.

Dave

 

[Britsmoothy]

7 yards very impressive, I sure wish we had rabbits like that in east texas, darn coyotes and bobcats keep them thinned out. what gauge was you using sir

12g our friend.
Thanks y'all.
Stay safe.

B.

 

[appalichian hunter]

Britsmoothy, I like to hunt rabbits but we have a season on our cotton tails. My favorite wat to hunt them is right after a night time or late evening snow sneak along the briar patches and over grown fence rows check for there tracks find the rabbit sitting and with the .32 long rifle look for that big black eye (zappo) rabbit in the pot. Your dog looks like she is having a good time. Reminds me when we were younger we were issued 5 shot shells the limit is 4 rabbits was told you can miss one. Still to this day creep along and find them sitting. How you folks doing with the current virus situation be careful.

 

[Britsmoothy]

Britsmoothy, I like to hunt rabbits but we have a season on our cotton tails. My favorite wat to hunt them is right after a night time or late evening snow sneak along the briar patches and over grown fence rows check for there tracks find the rabbit sitting and with the .32 long rifle look for that big black eye (zappo) rabbit in the pot. Your dog looks like she is having a good time. Reminds me when we were younger we were issued 5 shot shells the limit is 4 rabbits was told you can miss one. Still to this day creep along and find them sitting. How you folks doing with the current virus situation be careful.

Yes sir, I was and do look for that little piece of coal looking my way in the briars.
We have just had more lock down measures announced tonight. It's looking grim.
Stay safe.... everyone.

B.

 

[Old Timer 48]

Great spot & stock! Great results. I love your hunting partner!