50yd smoothbore shot.

[Britsmoothy]

Took a shot at a rabbit today, 50yds plus with just a 20grn charge of 4f!
One card, one wet leather wad, ball, card on top.

I aimed real high by raising the foresight high and struck the ground just in front of the rabbit which had its rear end towards me. The ball bounced into the rabbit via the testicles and stopped under the skin by its right shoulder!

Here are the photos.



The first rabbit was close and in good weather!



The second rabbit, the long shot was after a rain storm we had to shelter from but we still got a good soaking.



B :thumbsup:

 

[Barry Stewart]

Nice shooting Brits! Your rabbits sure look healthy and plump over there. Should be some good eating.

 

[larry wv]

That Rabbit won't have the balz to do that again. :grin: Curious why the load of 4f?

Larry

 

[Britsmoothy]

That Rabbit won't have the balz to do that again. :grin: Curious why the load of 4f?

Larry

It is my short range wabbit load. I have some in stock so found a use for it.

 

[wattlebuster]

Fine shootin :thumbsup: My mom used to fry up rabbits in the old faithful cast iron skillet just like you would fry chicken. Thinkin bout its made me hungry

 

[coloradoclyde]

Always enjoy.... :thumbsup: :hatsoff:

 

[Grumpa]

Excellent shot! You "balled" him over. A roundball from a smoothbore at 50+ yards on a rabbit! :thumbsup:

And thanks for the load info. 4Fg!

Richard

 

[George]

It is my short range wabbit load. I have some in stock so found a use for it.

And you didn't blow yourself up? Amazing. :wink:

Good to see you post, been a while.

Spence

 

[Patocazador]

I see your new companion is fitting in as Tia's successor.
Good shooting. :thumbsup:

 

[robinsroost]

Congratulations Nate, well done! I had never heard of anyone "barking" a rabbit before, LOL. What caliber is your rifle, that uses a 20 grain load of 4Fg? Those are huge rabbits, as big as hares. Keep yer powder dry.......robin :wink:

 

[Britsmoothy]

Congratulations Nate, well done! I had never heard of anyone "barking" a rabbit before, LOL. What caliber is your rifle, that uses a 20 grain load of 4Fg? Those are huge rabbits, as big as hares. Keep yer powder dry.......robin :wink:

How about "turfing" a rabbit ?
.45. The ball is a .440 Hornady.

B

 

[Wes/Tex]

Yah done good pilgrim! :wink: :haha:

 

[cynthialee]

good shot, but unmanning that beast was a little uncalled for.
:haha:

 

[Spikebuck]

Congratulations :hatsoff: I guess....you know there's just something wrong though with a guy getting another guy THAT way! :wink: :grin:

 

[Britsmoothy]

Thanks guys but please be reassured I was not aiming for nuts!
I only wanted to see how close I could get, sorry Mr wabbit

 

[ny griz]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Well done sir. :hatsoff: Griz

 

[Kansas Jake]

Now I know why we didn't get any Easter eggs. :haha:

 

[larry wv]

Kansas Jake hit the nail on the head. :shocked2: No more Easter eggs for anyone.

Larry

 

[rushlake1]

50 yards smooth round ball wow! Good shooting!
Love the pic with the hand full of rabbit chowder.
Good looking bunnies...Keep em coming!

 

[Britsmoothy]

Thanks all :hatsoff:

The rabbits were good eating :thumbsup:

B.