~~It's that time again! Austin's NM Varmint Trip - v.2.0~~

[TTQ B4U]

Reserving my spot for more entertainment. Great shots....camera and gun both.

[TimTaylor751647545500]

WOW

[neonkiller]

Kill or be killed, I miss ya buddy. BTW I own a walther P38 from the early 40's...

[RedRocket1647545505]

V-max

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5.7 (weak)

http://i49.tinypic.com/552vt1.jpg

NBT

http://i47.tinypic.com/15zpn9f.jpg

NBT

http://i47.tinypic.com/161dkqw.jpg

Can't remember

http://i45.tinypic.com/2h4hvkp.jpg

BVG

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[RedRocket1647545505]

BVG (starting to like these things...)

http://i50.tinypic.com/2uqkt9e.jpg

[RedRocket1647545505]

397yd shot with a V-max

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[RedRocket1647545505]

Day 2 was a bust. Called a few times in the morning and got no response whatsoever. I was worn out on rabbits from the previous day, so I called it a day.

 

Day 3 was better:

First yote I've ever called in on my own.

http://i48.tinypic.com/sfl069.jpg

Sunk a 40gr. V-Max in his ass.

http://i47.tinypic.com/o60cna.jpg

Puppah just playin'

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Called in a 2nd coyote on my 2nd stand that morning (). Had him in my sights, barked at him to stop him, but it didn't come out as a realistic bark and he knew it. He bolted away from me. Unfortunately I had the magnification cranked all the way up on my Redfield, and had a hard time trying to find him while he was running. I lit off a round in his direction, but missed, which didn't surprise me. Went to send another round in his direction, but all I got was a 'click'. Again, another fuck-up on my part. Just before my 2nd stand, I dropped the mag to see what rounds I had loaded up. Put it back in, but didn't get it fully seated, and it failed to strip the next round. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu. Tap. Rack. Bang. But he was too far into the brush to get off an effective shot.

 

3 more stands that morning, but no luck. It was starting to heat up and they disappear when it gets hot here.

 

Went home.

 

Went back out a few hours later (when it was like 100* out), and tried 2 more stands. Again, no luck. So, I drove around for about 15 minutes looking for rabbits. They disappear as well when it heats up. However, I did find an unsuspecting one about 30ft. away from the truck with his back to me. Quietly opened the door and lit him up. These V-Maxs impress me just as much as BVGs, I'd say.

 

http://i47.tinypic.com/2d6nkgz.jpg

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[RedRocket1647545505]

Coyote hunting tomorrow AM. Pig and coyote hunting at night in Texas. More to come.

[Earl1647545488]

This thread has educated me about the internal anatomy of jackrabbits in much detail.

[unfunnyryan]

This thread has educated me about the internal anatomy of jackrabbits in much detail.

 

Its like biology all over again, except a bullet is a lot quicker than a knife.

[jeffro]

good thread to view while eating. :barf:

[RedRocket1647545505]

good thread to view while eating. :barf:

 

You're the reason Columbus is #2 on the list.

[wnaplay1647545503]

Sorry if this is already answered, but is anything done with the meat?

[RedRocket1647545505]

Sorry if this is already answered, but is anything done with the meat?

 

Feeds the coyotes.

[TTQ B4U]

Looks like you shot the coyote in the ass

[Scotty2Hotty]

How's the Five Seven shoot? Got anything with that yet? Think I'll be picking one up in September.

[RedRocket1647545505]

Looks like you shot the coyote in the ass

 

I take what I can get.

 

How's the Five Seven shoot? Got anything with that yet? Think I'll be picking one up in September.

 

Shoots good, but it feels like a complete piece of shit. The trigger pull sucks as well. Feels like some of the cap guns I had as a kid. I'm not impressed in the least.

[Scotty2Hotty]

Shoots good, but it feels like a complete piece of shit. The trigger pull sucks as well. Feels like some of the cap guns I had as a kid. I'm not impressed in the least.

 

I've heard that too. I'm on the fence about it for that reason, but the PDW type rifle cartridge intrigues me, and the accuracy is spot on I hear. Guess I'll have to just go shoot one to decide if the $1K price tag is worth it. BTW, I'm extremely jealous of you right now. If I end up in Texas next year, I'll have to get out west more.

[Mr. Jones]

I've heard that too. I'm on the fence about it for that reason, but the PDW type rifle cartridge intrigues me, and the accuracy is spot on I hear. Guess I'll have to just go shoot one to decide if the $1K price tag is worth it. BTW, I'm extremely jealous of you right now. If I end up in Texas next year, I'll have to get out west more.

 

Scotty,

 

Hit me up next time you are in town, we'll hit the range and see what you think.

Better yet, find some land and I'll bring the some of my EA ammo.

[Scotty2Hotty]

Scotty,

 

Hit me up next time you are in town, we'll hit the range and see what you think.

Better yet, find some land and I'll bring the some of my EA ammo.

 

Deal, I'll have a few AR's to break in along with some handguns aswell. Felt I should drop a few rounds with it before purchasing. Seems like it would be an excellent side arm for varmit hunting too.

[RedRocket1647545505]

Shot with the 5.7 using factory FN ammo. I'll be loading up some of my own 5.7 rounds and shipping out to my dad to try out. I'd like to see what some BVGs would do out of one.

http://i49.tinypic.com/552vt1.jpg

[Nate1647545505]

Austin, how do you like the Redfield?

[Mr. Jones]

Shot with the 5.7 using factory FN ammo. I'll be loading up some of my own 5.7 rounds and shipping out to my dad to try out. I'd like to see what some BVGs would do out of one.

http://i49.tinypic.com/552vt1.jpg

 

Do use caution when loading for the 5.7 round. I'm sure you've done your homework and such, but a friendly heads up never hurt.

[Otis Nice]

Nice pics. Looks like a good time.

[Bahnstoermer1647545488]

Awesome! Can't wait for the hunting haters to start posting!