Fly at 39 yards

[davelarson]

I was taking a break from the shop and shooting at pellet holes when this fly landed on the board. I took a deep breath and squeezed off the shot. Pretty sure that it was right behind the shoulder. He didn’t go anywhere, but he didn’t really drop either. And l can’t even say that it popped like a sparrow. But hey...that was my hunt for the day! And please forgive the manicure! 

 

[SeeOhTwo]

On some of the really big ones around here, we always go for head shots. It cuts down on the chance they'll fly over to your neighbor's yard to die.

Glenn in Texas

 

[Ranchibi]

Dave, nice shot . Occasionally when I’m punching paper same thing and the same splatter .

 

[Metalmaniac]

When I target shoot I smear chicken guts or paper below target to attract flys to shoot. Got to love that splat!

 

[rangur1]

BOOOWAHAHAHAHAH! that is funny , awesome! love it! 

 

[MScottLeeman]

Looks to be a fairly ethical shot. Hopefully there was minimal suffering,hate to see a wounded fly bumbling through the neighborhood with a missing or non-funtional whatchamacallit.

I'd like to know that the remainder of the carcass was located and disposed of properly,as well. Reason being that if a complete pass-thru wasn't attained,the potential for lead poisoning to a scavenger might result. Worse yet,If this scavenger is from California,the chance of developing cancer becomes an ominous probability.

Lot of factors in play here. Please be safe and God Bless.

Mike.

 

[pcparmy]

Great shot

that is always fun.

 

[golfer70]

Looks like the meat is ruined but at least you got rid of the pest. Go for the headshot next time. 

 

[ArmedLeftist]

When I target shoot I smear chicken guts or paper below target to attract flys to shoot. Got to love that splat!

That’s a great idea! I’m doin’ it!

 

[Kgphotos]

So is he on the smoker or the BBQ?

 

[dormitionskete]

My daddy taught me as a kid that if you kill it, you have to eat it.

And my mommy had the rule, "If you kill it, you clean it."

It looks like you're in trouble both ways!

 

[russinbaja]

Nice six point buck sitting under the feeder in the back

 

[stoti]

Do you think you got enough penetration to get the full transfer of energy? 

Stoti

 

[sonny]

you might wanna wash your hands after that....and use a nail brush.

 

[CampFussell]

My kinda hunting story, and the comments were even better, especially Mike's.

Fuss

 

[davelarson]

Thanks for the comments everyone. Stoti, I think the energy dump happened mostly in the board. But I hear that if I cut an X in the tip of the pellet it will put the energy into the fly, maybe without the pass through. Lol. Mike, I didn’t even consider a wounded fly bumbling around the neighborhood with a nonfunctional whatchamacallit...how would you ever explain that to the authorities? Sonny, naw sir I can’t be messing with no nail brush, you all just have to forgive the hillbilly! As soon as I figure out how to post videos I’ll definitely highlight my fingers as I point out groups and fly carcasses. What a fun forum. It’s always morning coffee and the forum for me!

 

[orion]

Wow that shot was awesome!!! I agree with CampFussell 100%

 

[cstar]

Many years ago, before I discovered PCP’s, a friend of mine and I would smear bacon grease on our target backers at 200 yds. The winner was decided by which shot left the biggest piece of the fly on the board. Admittedly we cheated because we were using .223’s but the theory was the same. Glad to see that others are just as warped in their choice of targets!

 

[seven08]

I might as well add my fly shot. I have this proudly displayed in the man cave. Was a female carrying eggs. That Wilson barreled M70 shot extremely well.

 

[bubblerboy64]

My buddy has a real problem with those big wood boring bumble bees. He tries to hit then with a tennis racket. (which looks like it should be easy but is not) 

After reading this thread might a 410 shot gun NOT be over kill?

Might even need a 12 gauge with no choke??