Thread: To the Hill

Well that was a awesome afternoon walk up the hill with RODSTA, 4-5hr trip so not a big one.
We went in along a ridge up top for a bit, Found some sign, Looked around for a bit, Then we headed in, It got thick fast and ended back to almost where we started, Thinking of time I didn't want to go to far as I had a dinner to go to tonight haha.
So we headed back towards the main track then went in along some game trail's, a bit more open than before. After a little bit we come across a hind having a snooze, How she didn't gap it before we got to her because of all our noise I don't no, Up she got Looked straight at RODSTA then off she ran, Fark so close, I could see her ass - Not a good shot but I wasn't ready anyway dam it, So close i'd say less than a 5m shot it would of been. Bloody exciting stuff, Dam keen to get back up now, Cheer's RODSTA.

Originally Posted by BushHunter

Well that was a awesome afternoon walk up the hill with RODSTA, 4-5hr trip so not a big one.
We went in along a ridge up top for a bit, Found some sign, Looked around for a bit, Then we headed in, It got thick fast and ended back to almost where we started, Thinking of time I didn't want to go to far as I had a dinner to go to tonight haha.
So we headed back towards the main track then went in along some game trail's, a bit more open than before. After a little bit we come across a hind having a snooze, How she didn't gap it before we got to her because of all our noise I don't no, Up she got Looked straight at RODSTA then off she ran, Fark so close, I could see her ass - Not a good shot but I wasn't ready anyway dam it, So close i'd say less than a 5m shot it would of been. Bloody exciting stuff, Dam keen to get back up now, Cheer's RODSTA.

yea man she was so close aye it was a good walk pity i didnt have a gun on me or we may have been packing her out owell maybe next time u and i go out we will get one

Originally Posted by BushHunter

Well that was a awesome afternoon walk up the hill with RODSTA, 4-5hr trip so not a big one.
We went in along a ridge up top for a bit, Found some sign, Looked around for a bit, Then we headed in, It got thick fast and ended back to almost where we started, Thinking of time I didn't want to go to far as I had a dinner to go to tonight haha.
So we headed back towards the main track then went in along some game trail's, a bit more open than before. After a little bit we come across a hind having a snooze, How she didn't gap it before we got to her because of all our noise I don't no, Up she got Looked straight at RODSTA then off she ran, Fark so close, I could see her ass - Not a good shot but I wasn't ready anyway dam it, So close i'd say less than a 5m shot it would of been. Bloody exciting stuff, Dam keen to get back up now, Cheer's RODSTA.

Please explain, "I wasn't ready"

had 1 in the spout but the bolt wasnt out (old school 303) and safety was on

Originally Posted by RODSTA

had 1 in the spout but the bolt wasnt out (old school 303) and safety was on

If the plan is to pull the bolt end to cock it, great, until thumb and finger slip on pulling it back...rifle will discharge.

Originally Posted by RODSTA

had 1 in the spout but the bolt wasnt out (old school 303) and safety was on

Why with bolt open do you need the safety on? Doesn't that stop you from being able to close the bolt?
You shouldn't rely on the safety ever ,its a mechanical device & know to fail (often) .Isn't that in the Arms code?
What does the good book say about the state of semi readiness ? A sitter gets to run away , that's sad .