davep1 0 Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 hi ive been shooting mainly targets with my .22 air rifle but interested in getting into rabbit shooting im looking for slme advice tips and hints on how to be succesful. Ive been out looking found a few warrens and droppings but never seem to see any i walk into the wind but not sure if im just geeting to close or something any advice and tips be greatly recieved thanks Quote Link to post
millsy44 72 Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 (edited) Id go up to where it is you have permission and leave the gun at home, sit about 50 or so yards down wind of the main area of activity from the rabbits, and watch, watch and then watch some more, this will give you a good idea of the numbers, runs they use and how close you can get to them without spooking them, then next time take the rifle and you have a better chance of bagging a few Also this would be a good chance to work out ranges, pick some markers out where the burrows and diggings are and then count the distance from where you will be sitting when you shoot, this will let you know if your gunna need hold over or hold under, take a few practice shots at twigs or stones where you expect the rabbits to be aswell to make sure your bang on Edited December 18, 2010 by millsy44 Quote Link to post
davyt63 1,845 Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 hi Dave before you go shooting at quarry,get your self some shooting insurance and written permission from the land owner it sounds like you are going about it the right way,targets first practice,practice now all you have to do is get something for the pot. well my friend you know about the wind,you have located the dropping and the warrens it will pay you to visit the said permission at dusk,& dawn to see which time is going to be more productive to you,also different times in the day too now you have to learn some field craft,it depends if you would like to stalk your quarry or like to static shoot STALKING spot your quarry and get within zero distance by crouching down,slowly walking toward it. checking each 10 paces you have taken,that it is still there! it dose pay if you have a laser range finder to spot your quarry, you will need camo gear head to foot,also use the tree/hedge line to your advantage,keep in the shadows if its sunny/full moon,use the divots in the land to crawl along. DO NOT!! wear any after shave ,deodorant,body spray! bunnies have a real good sense of smell if they get a whiff they will be off,a lot of it is common sense try to be not seen once you are in range and it hasn't ran off,take your time and relax,and control your breathing before you take the shot then THWACK!!! STATIC SHOOTING concealment is the key!! this is were you are stationary,in a hide,behind a tree,in long grass,behind a bank of mud,pile of horse shit!!.set up ya sniping point within your zero range,and take a few shots to see your poi are calibrating with your mildots at different ranges! this means if your set up at 40 yds and your zeroed at 30 then you need to use hold over to hit the kill zone this is were all those days of paper shooting pays off because you would /should know your mildots and ranges.a bunny wont come out dead on 30yds so make sure you can hit that kill zone bring ya self a flask,because you could be in for a long stay! LAMPING stalking/static shooting/from a vehicle pretty much the same as stalking,but its in the dark.make sure you are aware of your surroundings a NV monocular is very handy for this,or a dimmer switch.light up your quarry make sure your in range,which is very difficult at night. thats why i use .177 at night for the flatter trajectory.and stalk to wards it. take 10 paces and bring your ocular eye piece to your eye and flick the lamp on if its there THWACK!! you may need to use a magnification of about 4/6 as this works well for me at night. i hope this has helped you,there will be more peeps along to add what i have missed or to do it different as every hunter has his/her own style PS. rabbits will be out in all conditions!! rain,sunshine,snow,wind,fog,hot temperatures,minus temperatures, so don't be put off by these conditions regards davy 2 Quote Link to post
davep1 0 Posted December 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 great cheers mate ill give it a go own my land, really interested in finding out as much as i can thanks Quote Link to post
davyt63 1,845 Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 great cheers mate ill give it a go own my land, really interested in finding out as much as i can thanks hi dave if its your own land,may still pay you to get insurance.if you have a fall or break a leg. at least your covered whats your location? let us know how you get on regards davy Quote Link to post
pianoman 3,587 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Great write up Davy Straight-to-the-point honest help, well-written. ATB Simon Quote Link to post
davep1 0 Posted December 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 cheers davy thats a great help great advice ill look into the insurance good idea never know when accidents happen. does snow bother the,? Quote Link to post
davyt63 1,845 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 cheers davy thats a great help great advice ill look into the insurance good idea never know when accidents happen. does snow bother the,? hi Dave thanks buddy if your asking do they come out in the snow ,then yes they come out in all conditions the only thing i have noticed over the years,in the winter months there not in abundance,cant blame em though. but they still come out the trouble is,do you want to be out in those conditions this is what separates the boys from the men regards davy Quote Link to post
davep1 0 Posted December 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 yeah know what your saying mate. think ill just keep practicing and maybe get one or two on the way thanks for the advice mate really appreciate it Quote Link to post
davyt63 1,845 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 yeah know what your saying mate. think ill just keep practicing and maybe get one or two on the way thanks for the advice mate really appreciate it no problem buddy Quote Link to post
matt_hooks 188 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Or you could follow Davy's example, and get all nice and comfy in your sniping spot, then fall asleep! The bunnies will get really close, and the snoring doesn't seem to bother them much! Quote Link to post
Marksman 934 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Top info Davy mate Have a slut this is what separates the boys from the men Yep it certainly does mate.....or the brains from the thickos! One thing for sure....if you aint out on the groud you aint gonna shoot anything Darryl Quote Link to post
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