Just started shooting :)

[luke524896 0]

Hi all, i have recently just bought myself an air rifle and would like to start hunting rabbits. The problem is i don't know anyone around where i live that does it. I know this is quite a lot to ask for but if anyone lives near Epping Essex could i maybe come shooting with you sometime as i am very keen on the sport but i dont know anywhere i can do it and know little about it. Thanks

[slingshot82 32]

Hi all, i have recently just bought myself an air rifle and would like to start hunting rabbits. The problem is i don't know anyone around where i live that does it. I know this is quite a lot to ask for but if anyone lives near Epping Essex could i maybe come shooting with you sometime as i am very keen on the sport but i dont know anywhere i can do it and know little about it. Thanks

If youre just getting into airgunning buddy, you need plenty practise with paper targets etc before you even begin to think of shooting live quarry. Practise, practise, practise until youre hitting your aim point 90%+ of the time. Look at some of zini's videos on youtube, you can learn alot from this man

As for finding somewhere to shoot, some people are reluctant to take others that they dont know to their permissions. You would be best off going to local farms etc, and offering your services for free.

 

All the best mate

 

Kyle

[Guest hunter 2010]

hi buddy

 

i agree make sure you practice with targets first even try the metal rabbit target there not that dear to buy.

when i first started i when around a few farms and ask them some said no some said yes but make sure you take permission slips so you have proof you can shoot there.

 

all the best buddy

 

steve

 

[aaronpigeonplucker 32]

maybe see if you can get all your shots in 1" circle at a certain range before you even think of hunting. what air rifle and pellets do you have?

[Phantom 631]

First thing's first guy's

 

Luke, Have a look around your local are for an organised Airgun Club.

Then go along and have a go with the targets, introduce yourself to other members ask as many questions as you can think of including the ones that you think may be a bit trivial. These are usually the ones people think they should already know the answers to and they turn out to be the fundamentals. If you dont get the fundamentals right, you'll never realise your potential.

 

At the club, you will meet people who will be into all aspects including hunting and you may even get an invite to their permission once you have become a proficiant shooter.

 

Good luck

 

ATB

Phantom

[stealthy1 3,964]

Welcome to the sport of airgunning, some one will take you under their wing, in the mean time, get in some practice

[luke524896 0]

Okay thanks guys aaronpigeonplucker I have a 22 caliber rifle I do live around a lot of farm land but i dont know who owns it

[adam scott 1]

everyone on here is correct! practise practise practise! even if it is only a couple of shot's a day. get used to the idea of zeroing your site's all the time. u want them perfect if you are aiming for quarry. pace out your targets. get used to distances! so u know if u have to aim above the crosshair or below! air rifles are good untill about 45-50 yards at max strength. if your gun is new u need not worry about it not being powerful enough. as for farm owners! i almost knock on a door a week! i dont know them! i ask politely if i may shoot virmine on there land? they can only say no! a few say yes! just make sure u specify that u will be using an air rifle. i lost 1500 acres last year because i did not specify that! nightmare! farmer thought i would not kill animals outright. i laughed becuse i could of presented him with a used paper target without a middle left. but the joke was on me!

 

hope this helps

[Sweeney-Todd 208]

Okay thanks guys aaronpigeonplucker I have a 22 caliber rifle I do live around a lot of farm land but i dont know who owns it

 

 

 

Hi Luke.

 

All been said above.

 

Try to find out via friends, or local firms who own's the Farm land.

Have you got a "Mole valley store" near you, they may be able to help out.

 

 

Good luck mate......dont be shy......go get 'em

 

 

 

ATB.

 

 

 

 

Bill.

[luke524896 0]

Okay thanks a lot i guess i get practicing then i also downloaded a permission slip so i guess ill start knocking on doors soon!

[slingshot82 32]

Okay thanks a lot i guess i get practicing then i also downloaded a permission slip so i guess ill start knocking on doors soon!

Good luck buddy, you are sure to get alot of people saying no but dont let it put you off, get around as many farms as you can. Be polite and friendly, and also offer to help out on the farms too. It can make all the difference. In the meantime, get plenty target shooting done and tighten your groups .

All the best mate

[Phantom 631]

Okay thanks guys aaronpigeonplucker I have a 22 caliber rifle I do live around a lot of farm land but i dont know who owns it

 

 

Hi again buddy,

Stick your postcode into google maps and have a look for farms on the map, then one you know the name of the farm you can get the address and name of the owner

 

Good luck Bud

 

 

 

Hi Luke.

 

All been said above.

 

Try to find out via friends, or local firms who own's the Farm land.

Have you got a "Mole valley store" near you, they may be able to help out.

Good luck mate......dont be shy......go get 'em

 

ATB.

 

Bill.

 

Mole Valley Store Bill?

I'm thinking that will be the new Tesco next to the paddock and cemetery, its like fecking Mole City there

 

Phantom

[Phantom 631]

Okay thanks guys aaronpigeonplucker I have a 22 caliber rifle I do live around a lot of farm land but i dont know who owns it

 

 

Hi again buddy,

Stick your postcode into google maps and have a look for farms on the map, then one you know the name of the farm you can get the address and name of the owner

 

Good luck Bud

 

 

 

Hi Luke.

 

All been said above.

 

Try to find out via friends, or local firms who own's the Farm land.

Have you got a "Mole valley store" near you, they may be able to help out.

Good luck mate......dont be shy......go get 'em

 

ATB.

 

Bill.

 

Mole Valley Store Bill?

I'm thinking that will be the new Tesco next to the paddock and cemetery, its like fecking Mole City there

 

Phantom

[Sweeney-Todd 208]

Okay thanks guys aaronpigeonplucker I have a 22 caliber rifle I do live around a lot of farm land but i dont know who owns it

 

 

Hi again buddy,

Stick your postcode into google maps and have a look for farms on the map, then one you know the name of the farm you can get the address and name of the owner

 

Good luck Bud

 

 

 

Hi Luke.

 

All been said above.

 

Try to find out via friends, or local firms who own's the Farm land.

Have you got a "Mole valley store" near you, they may be able to help out.

Good luck mate......dont be shy......go get 'em

 

ATB.

 

Bill.

 

Mole Valley Store Bill?

I'm thinking that will be the new Tesco next to the paddock and cemetery, its like fecking Mole City there

 

Phantom

 

 

Mole Valley is like a Farmers Tesco Tony, they love it

[Phantom 631]

I'll have a google,

See if theres one round here.

 

Cheers Bill

 

Phantom