Accuracy = Stone Dead

General conversation and chit chat - The place for non-shooting specific topics. Introduce yourself here.

Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by Die Judicii » 30 Nov 2015, 10:22 am

I am convinced that my partners Son and myself have now earned the unenviable title of "YFI" ( You F*^#ing Idiot )

Sunday afternoon saw us visiting a property that was extremely hilly with many rocks and gigantic boulders.
The property itself has a large population of rabbits, and was an ideal opportunity to experiment with the NiteSite, and video.

So my partners Son and I set up, and he started finding the bunny targets for me with the binocs.
They seemed content to just sit and sun themselves, and werent real easy as they blended in pretty well.

After a while my spotter guided me onto one that was about 280 meters out.
Looking at the screen, I found it and commented that it was a bit different colour than the others.
I started the video, and settled the reticle,,,, and squeezed off the shot.

When the dust settled, there was the "rabbit" still sitting there, but now he had a white patch on his chest.

Bugger,,,,,,,, :oops: :oops: :oops: It was a rock.

We looked again through the binocs,, and it really did look like a rabbit.
When we got back to the house, we watched the video, and even then,,,, it still looked like a rabbit.

At least it gave us something to laugh about,,,,,,,,,,,, :thumbsup:
I do not fear death itself... Only its inopportune timing!
I've come to realize that,,,,, the two most loving, loyal, and trustworthy females in my entire life were both canines.
User avatar
Die Judicii
Colonel
Colonel
 
Posts: 3729
Queensland

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by brett1868 » 30 Nov 2015, 10:15 pm

Gave me something to laugh about as well :), I once put 3 rounds into a stump at almost 600m thinking it was a Roo. After the 3rd "miss"I walked over to check why the fcuk it hadn't moved and discovered my mistake. At least it had a nice 3 shot group on it and I wasn't missing :) Always a plus side to these mistakes.
The old being %100 sure of your target before pulling the trigger doesn't really apply in this situation as I was very sure it was a Roo, sometimes shadows and light play tricks on the old eyes. I was sure it wasn't a cow and there was nothing behind to damage so I took the shot.

Good luck with the bunnies mate and I'm jealous of the fun you'll have.
I'll be heading up to the Pilliga in January to chase some pigs if you're keen to catch up :)
How's my posting?
Complaints, Concerns - 13 11 14
User avatar
brett1868
Lieutenant Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel
 
Posts: 3017
New South Wales

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by sandgroperbill » 30 Nov 2015, 10:54 pm

I'm pretty sure we've all seen stumps, rocks, bushes etc that look like something else. I've also foundmyself in the above situation
sandgroperbill
Warrant Officer C2
Warrant Officer C2
 
Posts: 1083
Western Australia

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by Title_II » 01 Dec 2015, 2:24 am

If I ever meet you guys I will wear extra orange for the occasion :D
User avatar
Title_II
Warrant Officer C1
Warrant Officer C1
 
Posts: 1430
United States of America

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by <<Genesis93>> » 01 Dec 2015, 5:51 am

Title_II wrote:If I ever meet you guys I will wear extra orange for the occasion :D


No no... we're required by law to wear day glow pink.. thats the spectrum that roos cant see,

So plenty of pink.. dresses too; roos are especially blind to pink dresses.. ;)

Die, thats a funny story, even though you were hitting the wrong target - you were hitting it well!! :thumbsup:
<<Genesis93>>
Second Lieutenant
Second Lieutenant
 
Posts: 2191
-

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by Title_II » 01 Dec 2015, 7:30 am

<<Genesis93>> wrote:
Title_II wrote:If I ever meet you guys I will wear extra orange for the occasion :D


No no... we're required by law to wear day glow pink.. thats the spectrum that roos cant see,

So plenty of pink.. dresses too; roos are especially blind to pink dresses.. ;)


Am I supposed to shave my legs, too? :P
User avatar
Title_II
Warrant Officer C1
Warrant Officer C1
 
Posts: 1430
United States of America

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by <<Genesis93>> » 01 Dec 2015, 7:41 am

We like our stilettos accompanying hairy legs.... :D
<<Genesis93>>
Second Lieutenant
Second Lieutenant
 
Posts: 2191
-

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by Gregg » 01 Dec 2015, 10:21 am

Mmm, rock soup.
Howa 1500 .270 WInchester
Savage Model 10/110 Predator .204 Ruger
User avatar
Gregg
Corporal
Corporal
 
Posts: 378
South Australia

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by Title_II » 01 Dec 2015, 2:39 pm

<<Genesis93>> wrote:We like our stilettos accompanying hairy legs.... :D



Yeah, nice try. I may be a Yank but I know when I am about to be buggered. I had family in the Navy.

Man you are a squirrely bunch. Damn marmite miners ;)
User avatar
Title_II
Warrant Officer C1
Warrant Officer C1
 
Posts: 1430
United States of America

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by Gwion » 01 Dec 2015, 3:01 pm

Marmite??? Wrong part of the Comonwealth.
User avatar
Gwion
Colonel
Colonel
 
Posts: 3978
-

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by Title_II » 01 Dec 2015, 3:06 pm

So very wrong.
User avatar
Title_II
Warrant Officer C1
Warrant Officer C1
 
Posts: 1430
United States of America

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by <<Genesis93>> » 01 Dec 2015, 3:48 pm

dang seppos confusing us for the redcoats......

Nothings as Aussie as Vegemite..... although technically its merican.... BUT STILL AUSSIE!!!
<<Genesis93>>
Second Lieutenant
Second Lieutenant
 
Posts: 2191
-

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by Gwion » 01 Dec 2015, 5:00 pm

Vegemite- yes. Promite- yes.

Marmite- oh, HELL no!!!
User avatar
Gwion
Colonel
Colonel
 
Posts: 3978
-

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by <<Genesis93>> » 01 Dec 2015, 5:39 pm

Dickie's attempt....was that one promite? it was, an embarrassing excuse for vegemite, i dont support wastage..... but the jar went into the bin.
<<Genesis93>>
Second Lieutenant
Second Lieutenant
 
Posts: 2191
-

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by Gwion » 01 Dec 2015, 5:43 pm

Promite has been around for decades. Been eating it since i was a kid.

Vegemite is a yeast extract, Promite is a vegetable extract.
User avatar
Gwion
Colonel
Colonel
 
Posts: 3978
-

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by <<Genesis93>> » 01 Dec 2015, 5:51 pm

sorry, Ozemite..... bwaaaaaaaaaah
<<Genesis93>>
Second Lieutenant
Second Lieutenant
 
Posts: 2191
-

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by bigfellascott » 01 Dec 2015, 9:23 pm

We used to see lots of "roostumps" as we use to call em, they looked like roos but were stumps LOL.
User avatar
bigfellascott
Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General
 
Posts: 5289
-

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by Gwion » 01 Dec 2015, 9:43 pm

bigfellascott wrote:We used to see lots of "roostumps" as we use to call em, they looked like roos but were stumps LOL.


There's a few bits and pieces in the paddocks that still make me look long and hard in low light, even though I know they're there.
User avatar
Gwion
Colonel
Colonel
 
Posts: 3978
-

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by bigfellascott » 01 Dec 2015, 10:31 pm

Gwion wrote:
bigfellascott wrote:We used to see lots of "roostumps" as we use to call em, they looked like roos but were stumps LOL.


There's a few bits and pieces in the paddocks that still make me look long and hard in low light, even though I know they're there.


Yep it's amazing how they can resemble roos etc :D
User avatar
bigfellascott
Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General
 
Posts: 5289
-

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by Title_II » 01 Dec 2015, 11:05 pm

<<Genesis93>> wrote:dang seppos confusing us for the redcoats......


Oh, sorry. I see redcoats and a front sight when I close my eyes. Something in our blood over here ;)
User avatar
Title_II
Warrant Officer C1
Warrant Officer C1
 
Posts: 1430
United States of America

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by SendIt » 04 Dec 2015, 9:13 am

<<Genesis93>> wrote:Nothings as Aussie as Vegemite..... although technically its merican.... BUT STILL AUSSIE!!!


We stole it fair and square.
Sako 85 Hunter Laminated Stainless 30-06 Sprg
Zeiss Conquest HD5 2-10x42

Winchester 1892 44-40
User avatar
SendIt
Corporal
Corporal
 
Posts: 477
New South Wales

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by Gwion » 04 Dec 2015, 10:56 am

Vegemite is an Australian product made by a company now owned by an American corporation.
User avatar
Gwion
Colonel
Colonel
 
Posts: 3978
-

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by bigfellascott » 04 Dec 2015, 12:10 pm

User avatar
bigfellascott
Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General
 
Posts: 5289
-

Re: Accuracy = Stone Dead

Post by Releb » 07 Dec 2015, 9:40 am

Didn't steal it, we "appropriated" it :lol:
Tikka Stainless from 30-06 Springfield lane.
Releb
Lance Corporal
Lance Corporal
 
Posts: 117
Queensland


Back to top
 
Return to Off topic - General conversation