old shot 1 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 I was out shooting rabbits four a couple of hours on Saturday,had 5 in the bag already,saw another ,range finder out ,32 yard head shot on the way,then the rabbit DUCKED ,TWICE,then ran off,can they hear the pellet coming, how do they do that,dam clever but really annoying 1 Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,787 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 They have not got them long ears for nothing atvbmac :thumbs: Quote Link to post
woodyboy 1 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Well if you have ever had a pellet thats come back on you then you will hear it so I can imagine they can Quote Link to post
squab 2,875 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 I was out shooting rabbits four a couple of hours on Saturday,had 5 in the bag already,saw another ,range finder out ,32 yard head shot on the way,then the rabbit DUCKED ,TWICE,then ran off,can they hear the pellet coming, how do they do that,dam clever but really annoying feck him up next time aim low Quote Link to post
barrywhite 282 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 are you using .22 Quote Link to post
RemyBolt 420 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 We've all had this. My last few shots have been like this. As a result, I'm going for heart and lung now. Duck all you want Mr Bunny! Quote Link to post
The one 8,477 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 The ones that get me are as you pull the trigger they leap straight up in the air whats that about ? 1 Quote Link to post
RemyBolt 420 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 The ones that get me are as you pull the trigger they leap straight up in the air whats that about ? Yeah! I know what you mean. HATE THAT!!! It's like they're waiting for it to come at them! Sly little buggers! Makes me wish I was shooting too high when I do that. Whenever my scope is perfectly zeroed for the distance, I just wish I had knocked it and was shooting with masses of hold-under! haha Quote Link to post
stealthy1 3,964 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 How quiet is your gun? The rabbit may be able to hear your shot before your pellet strikes. Quote Link to post
old shot 1 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 using an aa s400 in .22 it is very quiet , Quote Link to post
Deker 3,478 Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 :laugh: Do the maths, speed of sound - speed of pellet, 30-35 yard target and see yourself. Remember, it is not just hearing, bunny would also need reaction time. Then ask yourself, if they can do that how come anyone ever hits one with a sub 12ft lb air rifle? :hmm: Quote Link to post
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