roadkill Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 I have just got a nice wood to ferret however most of the rabbits are out and about in the wood instead of underground , I have tried making lots of noise to get them to ground but they just move to another part of the woods. The lady who ownws the woods has said i can shoot in there if i want . What is the chance of getting these woods cleard for a .22 rifle ? The size of the woods is 2 acres with a main road running across the front her house at one side and a church on the other side so i could only shoot from the front to the rear then i would also have to make a perminant high seat to make a safe backstop. I think i might be better of using an air rifle but dont really want to buy another gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 You could probably get an FAC air rifle on it but I cant see you getting a 22LR. Not enough land and to dangerous. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 the size of land is irrelivent, its wether you have safe backstops or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'd go with an air rifle to be honest for when overhead quarry becomes available - with a lot more stealth and dicretion than your shottie. FAC air is more usefull than many appreciate in close quarter locations. I don't think you had a go with my BTAS FAC Cyclone - which could be arranged to see if you like the potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonsterandmerlin. Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Longnets and good dogs with a beating line is the way forward ask the owner if you can clear a some rides for the nets. Cheers OTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Longnets and good dogs with a beating line is the way forward ask the owner if you can clear a some rides for the nets. Cheers OTH Long netting will work but it depends on how the wood is made up, and if you are not set up with nets, it is a bit of an investment and also something, that is not learnt over night, let alone working out the best way to cut a path through and getting in a right pickle. It is warming up and the rabbits will be on the “top” so why not try to find somebody local to you on PW who has long nets etc. What we do is cut and clean the paths before hand, so when we go back, we can set out the nets with the minimum of noise and disturbance. Then run around like mad men You will be surprised what comes out of a wood! TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 i see you have shotguns cant you pick up a small 410 and hit them on the run or i have a open ticket you can have a play with the 17 if ya need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyp Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Sounds like a job for a flask, and an air rifle one night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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