ajm1979 Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Hi folks just thought i'd ask a quick question, I've got two goo permissions for rabbit shooting that did well with my silenced .410 when we had a bit wind. Ive got the cz 452 .22lr now but the weather has been really calm so I havn't bothered going out. does everyone else only go out for rabbits when the wind picks up a bit or should I get stuck in on these calm nights. Ps its a couple of golf courses for pest control permission where I really need to keep the numbers down to keep them happy? Could do with advice as I don't really want to end up with loads of even more lamp shy bunnies than they already are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 (edited) Its hard work mate its alot easyer with 22 than shot gun we shoot 3 or 4 nites a week any weather other than fog. You have two options night vision or hmr with longer range so they dont get so jumpy. But me thinks your better with LR if you can get into range without them running off dont no if your usein a filter IE red. That helps a bit but seeing as we dont get very many windy nites you might need some more toys ..swiss Edited March 29, 2011 by swiss.tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Calm nights = time to extend your range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Frenchieboy Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Calm nights = time to extend your range. For longer range shots I found it helped by practicing shooting off sticks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowen20 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Get yourself out m8. I have mates that only go out in wind and when I phone them up some nights they are like nah not windy enough a could end up waiting a week and not getting any wind so I just go out whenever I like and yeah if im trying to creep up on rabbits and no wind then yeah obviously it's harder but don't let it discourage you I don't. As previously said you might want to apply for a .17 hmr if you haven't already get one and shoot from further back the longer shots make for more fun and are far more impressive. Most of my land now the rabbits have been way way over shot compared to when I got it but keeps the farmer happy and he will have a good harvest and I will be able to keep the land on so win win all-round. Just got the foxes to keep incheck now but I don't like to over shoot them let a few breed and I too will have a good harvest driving the fields and lamping many foxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm1979 Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Thanks for the advice lads, gonna get out tonight with the rimmy and have a go. Gotta be easier than using the hushpower .410. Will update after ive been out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Me and swiss tony shoot in calm conditions all the time no probs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm1979 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Well I got myself out with the .22 last night for the first time and enjoyed myself, It was so calm you could hear the fabric of my apparently silent clothing rustling, Not a lot about but gave me a good chance to get used to the cz. Bagged two bunnies missed three. Should have been a better bag but judging range and making sure there was a back stop caused me to hesitate on numerous occasions, and then the lamp battery died on me I'm sure the missus has been using it to walk the dogs this week lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 I try not to worry about weather I just go when I can i know some folk say you cant shoot charlies on a full moon from a truck set up as they can see so much they know you are coming, but you do have the option to sit in a corner and put some netting out......... Just go when you can and do your best, one things for sure you wont shoot rabbits sitting in your armchair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowen20 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Told ya not a total loss hey and at least your out and about instead of sitting in doing nothing. Like PAv said get sat up where there is the most activity and drop a couple then move on if it's really quiet but just goes to show that it does t have to be blowing a gale to get results. I've shot bunnies and foxes in quiet weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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