.445".

[Britsmoothy]

I got some .445" balls the other week and have been itching to try them in my smoothrifle.

A .440" rolls down the barrel. The .445" need a push.

The first rabbit was not very photogenic!

I was only low by an inch plus but it was enough to wreck the front end! The back end was fine though.

I switched to shot soon after satisfying myself the .445" ball was a good thing!

The next bunny was a sitter at 25yards with fine shot.

Check the size of gut!!



Loading shot again soon after we were part of a dispute, a dispute between rabbits, one of which run out of a hedge in front of Jess and I. It turned and run, feet skidding on the loose earth I raised that long gun and fired. The rabbit disappeared in a cloud of smoke and dust. The pattern was spot on.




B.

 

[George]

Excellent, Brits. I'm impressed and surprised. I didn't know you ever shot running rabbits. :haha:

Spence

 

[Skychief]

:haha: Most excellent Brit'! :thumbsup:

You sure know how to spend your time. Looks like fun, Skychief. :hatsoff:

 

[Britsmoothy]

Excellent, Brits. I'm impressed and surprised. I didn't know you ever shot running rabbits. :haha:

Spence

It's the only way Spence, to avoid criticism, if it troubles one :haha:

 

[hanshi]

Man, but you had major fun....and dinner.

 

[Skychief]

Excellent, Brits. I'm impressed and surprised. I didn't know you ever shot running rabbits. :haha:

Spence

It's the only way Spence, to avoid criticism, if it troubles one :haha:

Yes indeed. Very sporting of you has "Ol' Dry Shins" was on the move. Just has we want them. :wink:

Congrats again, Skychief

 

[Patocazador]

"I got some .445" balls the other week and have been itching to try them in my smoothrifle.

A .440" rolls down the barrel. The .445" need a push."

I have a Hawken-style rifle with a .445 bore. Obviously, .445 balls won't load in it but I have a heck of a time getting a .440 to load with a patch after the 1st shot.

Good job on the rabbits. :thumbsup:

 

[stubshaft]

Now that is how to go shopping for dinner... :hatsoff:

 

[Britsmoothy]

"I got some .445" balls the other week and have been itching to try them in my smoothrifle.

A .440" rolls down the barrel. The .445" need a push."

I have a Hawken-style rifle with a .445 bore. Obviously, .445 balls won't load in it but I have a heck of a time getting a .440 to load with a patch after the 1st shot.

Good job on the rabbits. :thumbsup:

Thanks.
Your rifle needs a good lapping I wonder?

B.

 

[dhaverstick]

Looks like a lot of fun there, B. Thanks for sharing!

Darren

 

[Britsmoothy]

Thanks y'all.
Today's happy photo.



B.

 

[robinsroost]

Well done Nate! I especially like the last photo with you Jess and Mr. Bushytail. You have harvested some fine groceries. :bow: robin

 

[tenngun]

I never picture Brits hunting tree rats. I know you got’em and youdo, but when I think of British hunting I think Thumper,Bambi and birds.
Do you eat them? I have them on quick bread with meat gravy mostly. How do you eat them there?

 

[azmntman]

:thumbsup: One of yer best hunting pics yet. SUCH a happy dog :grin:

 

[Britsmoothy]

I never picture Brits hunting tree rats. I know you got’em and youdo, but when I think of British hunting I think Thumper,Bambi and birds.
Do you eat them? I have them on quick bread with meat gravy mostly. How do you eat them there?

I don't often eat them but when I do I just go with the mood. It may by fried, roasted or boiled.

Thanks y'all.

B.

 

[Brokennock]

Nicely done sir. With the good work you do with that smooth .45, I often wonder why you mess with other guns.

 

[Britsmoothy]

Nicely done sir. With the good work you do with that smooth .45, I often wonder why you mess with other guns.

Good point.
I was kind of thinking that myself!

B.

 

[Percy]

Brit, Great "happy photo"; dogs are the best hunting partners.

When shooting bare ball what wads and lube are you using?

Percy

 

[Britsmoothy]

Brit, Great "happy photo"; dogs are the best hunting partners.

When shooting bare ball what wads and lube are you using?

Percy

I put three thin leather wads wet with olive oil under the ball. A thin card on top of the ball.

B.

 

[Percy]

When using wads wet with olive oil between the powder and ball does the oil migrate into the powder and cause a misfire? Do you have to unload your gun at the end of the day or can you leave it loaded for several days?

Percy