A long range wood pigeon for the regulars in the air gun section

[zini 1,939]

Hi lads,

 

After reading some of the recent posts in regards to longer range hunting and shooting with a sub 12 ft / lb air rifle I decided to try and film some footage today with the .22 calibre Edgar Brothers XVI if the chance arose.

 

I seem to get the impression from reading between the lines that a lot of people seem to think that its only a .177 calibre that is capable of accurately shooting at max ranges so I decided to show you what a .22 is also capable of doing.

 

Here is a long range shot that I deliberatively took today from the kneeling unsupported position at a woody with the .22 calibre XVI.

 

The pigeon was hit very cleanly in the back of its head sending head and neck feathers everywhere striking the brain perfectly and dispatching the bird before it fell from its branch.

 

It just goes to show that there are other not so well known rifles out on the market like the XVI that are capable of making clean max range shots easily if matched with the correct pellet and used with a well calibrated scope in the right conditions.

 

I hope you enjoy.

 

Si.

 

Edited March 29, 2012 by zini

[IanB 0]

Some excellent shooting there Simon

[zini 1,939]

Thanks Ian .

 

Si.

[pianoman 3,587]

Good morning Si.

 

As ever, yet again

 

Best wishes.

Simon

[ryan666 64]

i think alot of people just dont know what a sub 12ftlb rifle is capable of.....

[zini 1,939]

Thanks Simon

[zini 1,939]

True Phil,

 

But I think the airgun magazines have a lot to do with that one.

 

I've just added this morning a woody at 67 yards and a woody at 47 yards all on camera with the same .22 rifle.

 

2 shots and 2 clean kills.

 

Si.

Edited March 29, 2012 by zini

[StevoSmith 147]

Nice clean kill there Si as always

[davyt63 1,845]

nice shooting Si

[ryan666 64]

True Phil,

 

But I think the airgun magazines have a lot to do with that one.

 

I've just added this morning a woody at 67 yards and a woody at 47 yards all on camera with the same .22 rifle.

 

2 shots and 2 clean kills.

 

Si.

yer dont bother reading any of them si when things are right ill show you my Favorite spot for long range bunny bashing and upload it.... then wait for the flack

[zini 1,939]

What's that Phil you want to invite me up to yours to help you shoot some long range bunnies? LOL.

 

Si

[ryan666 64]

lol yer we will have to sort something si...give it a month or so and there will be more bunnys than you can shake a stick at are you coming to the rapid meet with davey?

[AngryHan 4]

Beautiful shot!

[zini 1,939]

Rapid meet?

 

Didnt know anything about it pal.

 

When is that and where?

 

Yes Im defo up for a meet in a month or so up at your buddy.

 

We could do a clip for both our channels.

 

Si.

[ryan666 64]

lol im sure i saw davyt's name down did he not tell you? here >>>>> http://www.theoben-rapid.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/10058-annual-theoben-rapidcouk-meet-up/