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Mine stay in the fridge for 24 hours. I've always thought that hanging at (cool) ambient temperature adds to the game flavour, more so if you leave the guts in. We don't need any more gamey flavour in our meat, so I'm happy with the fridge!
Some of the old stories talk about hanging game until the maggots are dropping out :sick:
Awesome still afternoon in Rabbitsville yesterday , 2 hour walk with 55 bunnies shot and one dirty big fat Hedgehog.Attachment 105134
Thats what I was always told. Hares hung with guts and collect blood for the Jugged Hare sauce. Rabbits, just soak in salt water.Quote:
Originally Posted by MightyBoosh
Game birds like partridge, Pheasant, duck and quail, Hang by the neck, guts out, with some of the old boys leaving pheasants till the body dropped off the head.
Deer, as long as its cool, hang for up to 10 days once skinned.
Ive eaten 4 week hung horsemeat and its amazing
first shot of the evening . . .
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first outing using a muzzlebreak instead of the DPT suppressor . .. interesting
WHAT!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by rossi.45
At lest the farmer won't have to shear those sheep out front, the wool will be blown off:XD:
@ rossi.45 , been amazing conditions this weekend , hope your talking about rbbits and not those white woolly things in the paddock below you. :)
If he is it's what you would call a target rich environment:o:thumbsup: look free range mutton fill ya boots:ORLY:
no worries there @viper . . . i was firing over them to the next hill overQuote:
Originally Posted by viper
the blast/pressure from the break ( Das LOUDNER ) certainly gets your attention . . not sure if its a good idea yet vrs a suppressor for varminting but for a $100 off @Timberwolf ( cheers ) its worth a try
I've never used a muzzle break and have never really had a rifle recoil wise that needed one but I am certainly a fan of suppressors, quiet is good.Quote:
Originally Posted by rossi.45
my theory is that the less recoil the less disturbance to the rifle . . so more accuracy/precisionQuote:
Originally Posted by viper
Rossi you could print a book with your amazing hunting scene photosQuote:
Originally Posted by rossi.45
Guts out always for everything !. If the gut is left in the digestive bacteria will keep on producing gas and by morning the meat will very likely be tainted. Just a quick cut and get the intestines and stomach out rough and ready don't worry about the chest cavity, then hang em up overnight like Dundee suggestsQuote:
Originally Posted by MightyBoosh
Another midnight disturbance of the peace out side my bedroom window
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Another smelly pest on a recent walk with the mighty 4.26Lb 22 Terminator :)
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He actually didn't taste too bad......for a Billy Goat :thumbsup:
You TrollQuote:
Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg
Took the mighty new stocked stirling on the way to the river.Pinged a magpie from here where Bo fetched it.
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Bringing it back.
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And under the fence and back on the quad proud as punch!
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Victim of a frustrated deer stalker.
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Got a couple magpies with the new Ruger 10/22 yesterday, there were 2 in a tree about 30 yards away I shot the first one and it was instant death, the second one buggered off about 150 yards away, I thought I'll see if I can call him back in with a distress call.
Nothing to loose hit the old youtube on my phone and shit as soon as I started playing the distress call within seconds he was back almost on top of us it was almost like it was irresistible for him.
We were standing out in the open, he'd just seen us shoot the other one but he came right back within 20 for his dose of lead.
I have heard of magpies coming in to distress calls but never tried it, can confirm it works very effectively.
Sorry no pics just thought I'd share my story
Me too, someone very wise once told me never pass up an animal at the beginning of the hunt that you would be happy with at the end, I think this is relevant especially to meat hunters.Quote:
Originally Posted by berg243
Hey most people, me included would love a crack at a nice stag, hell I'd be happy with a 10 or even an 8 pointer. I would then happily live out the rest of my days shooting hinds/spikers/goats and anything else tasty that has the misfortune of crossing my sights when there's room in the freezer.
A goat if not too old is still food in the freezer and actually pretty good eating.
Good hunting
This one never made it to the freezer although I have no problem with good goat meat. I had thought about it as I made my way over to it but when I could smell him 10m away I changed my mind. He was a cull only.Quote:
Originally Posted by dannyb
I had just spent the best part of a day exploring a very good looking new area but came across very little deer sign.:oh noes:
Stunning weather at the moment ,rabbits everywhere.
New Ruger is really going well the action is smoothing out and settling in.
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magnum or LR mate ?
.22 LR , I couldn't afford to run a magnum here mate and with the numbers there's no need.
Run a 17 HMR for longer work out to 180mtrs.... after that I just walk up closer.
I have run a 222 and 223 but the reloading is soul destroying and the time vs economics's don't add up......plus my ammo is paid for by the farmer.
After the last virus failure I 'm his best weapon and friend:)
Made a sweet 121m connection on a Magpie yesterday, even better that my son was sitting in the car next to me when I did it so there was a witness! This older JW is starting to earn a healthy respect.
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first shot of the evening . . . longest hit 170yrds. Winchester PowerPoints
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I was deliberately leaving a black bunny alone near our cattle yards but arrived home the other day to see the stripped remains of his carcase strung over a fence. I suspect the cat has killed and half eaten him, and a hawk has dragged the rest off :(
Having fun on the magpies, bunnies and hares with the CZ 455 Varmint, shooting CCI Standard Velocity.
Up to around 25-26 magpies from the same sociable spot on the deck - they mob up and fly around the homestead about 45-60 mins after first light, and land in the same trees over and over. Whack whack whack. Very predictable birds, in terms of their behaviour. Using dead ones as a lure works every time, just prop them up on a piece of bent wire.
The mob is looking a bit light on numbers now, only 4-5 left. Longest with the .22LR so far, 141m. Occasionally I cheat, if I can see one trying to hide at about 200m+ over the river, I blow it up with the .223. No mercy!
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Got another 1 today to go with the 2 I got last week
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Took the 17WSM for a walk
These three plus 3 rabbits and a possum not pictured coz the battery died but it did happen
Good night out 5 wallaby 3 rabbits 30+ possums and a spiker all shot with .22 Mag and Winchester 40 gr JHP.
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I went out this morning for another rabbit shoot, started spotlighting at 5 am then got a few when it turned light as well.
More back straps for the Pud to make him big and strong
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Looks like it's working ;)
2 more magpies today, streched the legs on the ruger out to 120 yards, proving deadly so far
What a spoilt cat!Quote:
Originally Posted by 7mm Rem Mag
Gotta love those moments when you just cant miss - helping out the neighbour with a bunny problem - <2 mins work, job done!
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Took my boys out this morning in the Alexandra thyme and tor country. I didn't cover myself in glory missing two magpies and taking 4 shots for the only bunny we got (I'm blaming their grandfathers .17) As usual the hunting trip turned into a rock climbing and exploration mission...all good fun.
Boys get their good looks from their mothers side...
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Geez only one rabbit for a walk in Central is pretty amazing in itself.
Yeah, a bit of noise going on. Hard to keep those two quiet. Checked the .17hmr in the afternoon and was out about 40mm at 50m, so I can blame the rifle...
Walk around a mates farm last night, 13 + 1 magpie between 2 of us. .22lr and .17hmr taking out the long shots.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...10af7b99e6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...3509e86f91.jpg
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The Wife's two hares from this evening's varminting, 260m and 280m. I concentrated on exploding magpies, longest 312m, got five out of the six that were mobbing up. When they don't get any pressure they are a bit dumb, the way they all go and land next to their fallen comrades... so that means there is one left that is now the supersmart. Will get him next time.
I love this rifle so much I might actually sleep with it tonight, T3 Super Varmint .223 1:12" twist. It sends the 50gr Z-Max at 3400fps with a staunch load of Benchmark 1. Allegedly slightly over pressure but the ADI brass has been holding up well, and not much in the way of trouble on the bolt face or primers. Deadly accurate, genuine inch at 300m material.
Note use of very dangerous detachable magazine.
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