analyticalman 4 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Rather surprised because I've never shot a gun in my life nor ever had any wish or intention to anyway - having lived in towns all my life I've now moved to a village in Kent and my house backs on to woods. My garden is overrun with rabbits and its a right mess. I've tried "humanely trapping" them but they spurn my carrots and never go near the cages (although a neighbour told me they prefer rocket (even the rabbits round here are middle class - maybe I should try them with sun dried tomatoes as well) So - after a bit of research on the net - including this forum - i am the proud owner of an Air Arms S410 classic (well i will be when it arrives from the shop - i'm a southpaw so not in stock). I'm sure I'll post again because I'm quite sure I can't hit a barn door - let alone terminate a bunny with extreme prejudice. Anyone point me in a "shooting rabbits for dummies" direction? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trapper25 0 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 welcome mate, im sure youll get all the help and information you need on this site but i think you should have thought a little longer about your screen name best of luck "anal" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ditch_Shitter Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Set up a paper target at 25 yards and practice on that. Once ye can knock the spot in the middle out to within a slug or twos breadth, consistently, then ye ready to start pointing it at live stuff at that range. Aim between the eye and the base of the ear, for profile shots. Inch below the base of the ear for facing away. Pretty much between the eyes for facers. Simple as that, eh? Then all ye have to do is get within twenty five yards of the sods themselves! That's were this " Hunting " lark kicks in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Welcome to the site! Interesting first post, you could do with a browse in the Air rifle section under shooting sports. Most of the guys in there will go out of their way to answer any questions, although like in any other walk of life, you'll always get the fools! Good luck with your rabbits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurchergrrl 1,441 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 best of luck "anal" *snigger* I've never touched a gun in my life. But then I grew up in a neighbourhood where they were used to hurt people not kill ravenous bunnies so I tended to avoid them. Best of luck with it, looking forward to hearing how it goes for you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,170 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Just remember as Ditch said only the head with an air rifle and if that doesn't work pm me I'm in Kent, if your not too far I will sort them for you. Good luck Lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coney 3 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Hello and welcome also happy hunting! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest buster321c Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Hiya Buddy , get in the gardn and have some fun when it comes , tell us how you get on mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
teknystoddy 0 Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Hello and welcome, are you a part time super hero 'ANALYTICALMAN'? LOL. Hope youve a good time here, youll certainly find all the help you need. TT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad al 146 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Hey up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ste* 0 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 :welcomeani: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
analyticalman 4 Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Thanks to all for the welcomes and the target advice. err yes my screen name is a bit unusual. I use it to post in various forums - its related to what I do - but if it helps - to nearly quote from Paul Simon "You can call me Anal" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
will98 0 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) hey welcome mate well if your seeking advice you have found the right site have fun picking off bunnies Edited February 28, 2008 by will98 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bowers1986 3 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 :welcomeani: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salukixminshaw 1 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 WELLCOME TO THL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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