Shot of the Month...Tell me what you think!

[Jon]

Alot of us hunters and mag shooters find ourselves the odd man/woman out sometimes when it comes to online matches.

Mostly we hunt and just check our zero to make sure our rifles and pistols will put it where it counts in the field.

Now to my idea I think I may have found a way for guys/gals like us can be a part of an unusual online match.

First all you need is a digital camera, a magnum rimfire, and the target of your choice. (Cans, Paper, used brass, water bottles, and varmints, etc, etc, etc.)

Now here is the fun part, there will be no group measuring, what we'll do is vote on the "Shot of the Month" based on YOUR criteria. The reward would be Karma points for now and recognition for your skill and photography skills.

Also along with a picture of your chosen target I'd like to see your rig, cause we all like gun pictures! ;D

[sheffieldshootr]

Good idea Jon. Different and fun.

[Scotty]

sounds good

[ttops]

Jon.

To make sure I understand this correctly. The idea is to shoot something (target or animal)----and take a picture----post it here-------is that it in a nutshell?

[Jon]

If animals are the subject of your shot photo yes, but nothing splattered into a million pieces ;D

But yes in a nutshell thats what I was looking for.

Then we'll all vote on the best shot.

Easy enough?

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billyo said:

If animals are the subject of your shot photo yes, but nothing splattered into a million pieces ;D

But yes in a nutshell thats what I was looking for.

Then we'll all vote on the best shot.

Easy enough?

Well, yes, seems quite easy, although I do have another question.

How much "splattering" is acceptable?

Thank you for your time.

[Jon]

As much as I hate to say it, the animal must be intact and fairly pristine.

I feel that an animal doesn't have to be blown to bits to tell a good story on the shot that was made.

If you like splattered critters go here: www.varminter.com they tolerate just about any hunting photo you could think of.

This isn't my site you understand, so the rules have been set that they must not be graphic, and if they are graphic you must post a link with a warning that the picture is graphic.

So, please post a picture you can share with everyone because splatterized varmints will not be displyed publicly here, sorry

[Scotty]

jon , im no expert , but you may wanna check with brad or dwight about the" posting links to gorey vermin kills with warnings in place"

i believe that may not be good enough, ive already pushed that envelope and brad has told me that even covering the vaporized areas may not be good enough.

we may well have to describe our kills in print only.

again jon, im no moderator nor an expert, but i think the verdict on splattered vermin is still out

scotty

[ttops]

Jon, No apology needed. I think you misunderstood my reason for asking about your contest. I for one (and I am quite sure there are others), would rather not see graphic pictures of splattered animals on this site---which is a main reason I like this site. Even though I'm an avid hunter, I get no thrill out of seeing animals torn to pieces............I hunt for many reasons. I enjoy the pursuit, I enjoy the time outdoors, I enjoy making quick, clean kills on my game, and I eat what I kill. Those are the reasons I hunt---I feel that "hunters" (and I use that word loosely in this case) that get excited about doing as much damage to an animals body as possible and then posting pictures of it......give our sport a bad name......and we all know that there are enough people out there bent on ending the sport of hunting. Why give them any more ammo in their fight? Contrary to the belief of some, ripped open un-identifiable animals IS NOT the end result of hunting. This is the end result of someone satisfying their own sick urge. The end result of hunting is sitting down to a dinner of squirrel...rabbit....bird...deer...etc...that was killed quickly and humanely, with at least SOME meat left on their body.....otherwise....what's the point?

No flames intended, just wanted to express my feelings...........smite me if you must,........but I enjoy the sport of hunting way too much to see the opportunity taken away due to the urges of others that call themselves hunters.


Scotty, very good post, I believe you have it right. I've followed your threads, and must say I don't think you did a single thing wrong.....you were just learning the rules of this site. Seems as if you have a clear understanding now, and I'm sure a lot of folks have learned from it.....I say ya did good! Besides that, I enjoy reading your posts, good sense of humor!

[Jon]

Dead animal pics are welcome in magnum talk as long as they are not "wrecked" just cover up the nasty spots on the animal and you will be fine.

[Charlotte]

Pretty much, if you have a grizzly kill, you can put the critter in a metal container and take a picture of the container. I would guess that would cover any squirrels taken with a WMR or HMR.
I can't think of using anything other than 22lr on tree ninjas.

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charlotte said:

Pretty much, if you have a grizzly kill, you can put the critter in a metal container and take a picture of the container. I would guess that would cover any squirrels taken with a WMR or HMR.
I can't think of using anything other than 22lr on tree ninjas.

That's what I do. (Use the 22lr). I'm always tempted to take out the 22 mag, but I'd rather find the squirrel on the ground after the shot than find it stuck to 4 different trees. ;D ;D

[Jon]

ttops said:

charlotte said:

Pretty much, if you have a grizzly kill, you can put the critter in a metal container and take a picture of the container. I would guess that would cover any squirrels taken with a WMR or HMR.
I can't think of using anything other than 22lr on tree ninjas.

That's what I do. (Use the 22lr). I'm always tempted to take out the 22 mag, but I'd rather find the squirrel on the ground after the shot than find it stuck to 4 different trees. ;D ;D

It depends on my attitude for the particular animal, if it's a squirrel out in the forest somewhere I shoot to eat, meaning little or no damage.

Now if your a nasty suburban squirrel getting into my attic and costing me money that squirrel will found on mulitple trees ;D.