Rabbits with a p58

[Britsmoothy]

I took three rabbits for three shots this morning using shot in my Parker Hale Enfield p58 in .58 smoothbore.
Two of the rabbits were taken a little over thirty yards with one just showing it's head and shoulders so I was quite impressed.
I changed the load some from my usual method.
Apart from the three cards for wads I short started the cards and then added a greased patch that the tight short starter formed into a small cup. Next the shot and O/S card and sent the lot down. Seems to work well.

Hunting like this brings tremendous joy :thumbsup:

Brits.

 

[jethro224]

Good huntin' Brits. :thumbsup: Nice pic.
Looks like that pup is already looking for another.

 

[Skychief]

Congrats Brits! Looks like they are getting ready to harvest some timber in your hunting area. Might make some more brush for the bunnies to live in! :thumbsup:

 

[ozark57]

Dang, Brits. When I clicked on this I thought i'd get to see what a .58 Minie would do to a cottontail. I'm disapointed! :rotf:

 

[Britsmoothy]

Yep they are taking another third out :cursing:
Those woods have not been the same since last time two years ago.
I use to be able to sneek about under the canopy but know the light has come in and the ground gets full of bracken, bramble and birch. Makes it hard work and hard hunting. I have to clear my old paths regular.
Nothing I can do to stop it!

I wish they would take the lot and be gone for good.

Brits.

 

[Britsmoothy]

Don't know about a Minie but a .562 ball does a good job, I have to try and keep it on the head and shoulders etc.

Brits.

 

[Roy]

:thumbsup: great pic

 

[hawk]

good stuff :thumbsup: