Tips Required!

[Scotty_D 0]

Hi all,

 

Only been hunting for about 3 or so months now, im shooting with a S200.. anyways me and my mates tend to go shooting on a dis-used quarry and we tend to walk and stalk the rabbits, ive had some sucsess but not as much as i would like, there is nothin wrong with my accuracy just i dont seem to beable to get close enough to the rabbit on most occasions without being seen i just wondered if there were any tecniques/ advice you guys could share to improve my overall bag of rabbit.

 

Thanks Scott

[wats 0]

is there any cover to hide in once they bolt give 15 mins or so they will come back out some decent camo gear army okay i prefer realtree cause am in woods mainly, welcome to the sport mate

[Grim Reaper 1]

Hi all,

 

Only been hunting for about 3 or so months now, im shooting with a S200.. anyways me and my mates tend to go shooting on a dis-used quarry and we tend to walk and stalk the rabbits, ive had some sucsess but not as much as i would like, there is nothin wrong with my accuracy just i dont seem to beable to get close enough to the rabbit on most occasions without being seen i just wondered if there were any tecniques/ advice you guys could share to improve my overall bag of rabbit.

 

Thanks Scott

 

Hi mate, and welcome to THL, hope you enjoy your stay!

 

Now, i notice you say you are shooting in a dis-used quarry - just because it is dis-used doesn't mean its not owned by someone. Please (to cover your own arse bud) make sure you can find out who is the owner, and get some written permission. Saves you SOOOOooooo much heartache in the long run. Add to that the bonus of B.A.S.A membership is that you will be covered by an insurance for when you are shooting. B.A.S.C do itas well , but as they are a firearms type org, their membership is more expensive - i guess due to the nature of cover needed?

 

Don't get me wrong - i am not saying you are shooting without said permission (you may well already have this sorted for all i know ), but rather i am just suggesting that you make sure everything is in order, for yourself and your own peace of mind mate, yeah?

 

 

All the best,

Grim.

Edited August 1, 2008 by Grim Reaper

[BBB 7]

wear camo , go by yourself . and when stalkin em make sure the wind is blowing in your face. so they dont wind you and bolt..

[scothunter 12,609]

I tend to look for a bit they are feeding on.Then i position myself somewhere hidden,and pick them off.

[Grim Reaper 1]

To be honest, I've always found it best to hanker down somewhere, and snipe them - works every time for me i have to say.

 

 

 

Regards,

Grim.

[Coney 3]

Keep out of sight, make as little noise as possible, move slowly, use every bit of natural cover as possible, be patient, take your time when lining up your shot, be sure your that it is safe to take your shot....

[Scotty_D 0]

Hi all,

 

Only been hunting for about 3 or so months now, im shooting with a S200.. anyways me and my mates tend to go shooting on a dis-used quarry and we tend to walk and stalk the rabbits, ive had some sucsess but not as much as i would like, there is nothin wrong with my accuracy just i dont seem to beable to get close enough to the rabbit on most occasions without being seen i just wondered if there were any tecniques/ advice you guys could share to improve my overall bag of rabbit.

 

Thanks Scott

 

Hi mate, and welcome to THL, hope you enjoy your stay!

 

Now, i notice you say you are shooting in a dis-used quarry - just because it is dis-used doesn't mean its not owned by someone. Please (to cover your own arse bud) make sure you can find out who is the owner, and get some written permission. Saves you SOOOOooooo much heartache in the long run. Add to that the bonus of B.A.S.A membership is that you will be covered by an insurance for when you are shooting. B.A.S.C do itas well , but as they are a firearms type org, their membership is more expensive - i guess due to the nature of cover needed?

 

Don't get me wrong - i am not saying you are shooting without said permission (you may well already have this sorted for all i know ), but rather i am just suggesting that you make sure everything is in order, for yourself and your own peace of mind mate, yeah?

 

 

All the best,

Grim.

 

 

Yes mate we have written permission, first thing i made sure of thanks anyway!

 

Scott

[Grim Reaper 1]

Yes mate we have written permission, first thing i made sure of thanks anyway!

 

Scott

 

 

Thats cool.

Fair play to you then Scott mate, like I said, I wasn't doubting you had permission, just thought it prudent to mention it, for your peace of mind, like.

 

 

All the best,

Grim.

[rabbit_killer 2]

welcome to the sport mate

there is a great deal you will learn on your way

rabbits do come back out so dont be put off patients is the key for those little bleeders

and get your self a bit of camo gear the less they see of you the better hide or prop up some whare

 

they will come!!

happy hunting!!

 

 

p.s

 

if you havent got some insurance get some people like to see it you will get more permishion with it!!

[masmiffy 82]

Best advice?

 

Dont eat yellow snow

 

Seriously though we all keep learning all the time.

Practice makes perfect but perfection is difficult to acheive.

Most of my early evening shooting is rabbits and stalking can be fun.

Best results we get are with the lamp and a rimmy when its dark though.

Keep plugging away and good luck.

[meinnotts 1]

stay downwind

its movement and not necessarily sound that puts them off - so drab clothes / camo (thats not to say you go yomping around shouting)

use any cover available

sit tight if they bolt they will come back out

most importantly don't be put off, be patient, keep getting out and you will learn, no ammount of tips / help can compensate for experience