S13's Skills Project. Skill 1 - Hunting

[Scythe13]

Okay, this is getting ridiculous now.

I line up on a rabbit. The air is still. Not even a hint of a breeze. My rifle has a perfect zero. Freshly loaded and ready. I had spent about 13-14 minutes stalking this rabbit. I come up to my knees, lean up against the side of a fence post for stability and to get a clear view of the bunny. The rifle sits snuggly into my shoulder, scope lined exactly as needed. There was no shadow in the scope, so I was at my natural distance, with a perfect view. My index finger gently flicks off the safety. As I gently squeeze the trigger, my thoughts about propping the rabbit up for the photo, after I'd shot it, something changes.

At the very moment that I complete the trigger pull, I am also smashed by a 60mph wind that knocks me off balance...as the pellet is leaving the barrel....and sends the pellet far off target!

Mr Bunny isn't too excited about the idea of staying put for a second shot.....no bunny, no photo, no luck!